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Croatia Mountain Trek

**Please note this event in October may be postponed** All Discover Adventure trips until 31st July 2020 have been suspended and Discover Adventure will continue to monitor the situation closely to assess if this needs extending. Read more

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The Cure Parkinson's 2021 Raid Series

Following the immense success last year’s Raid Pyrenean and this year’s virtual Raid Local event, we are excited to announce the Cure Parkinson’s 2021 Raid Series.

Raid Alpine 2021

Raid Alpine is a must for any committed cyclist. Departing from the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva and finishing in the stunning Mediterranean town of Nice, this ride boasts fantastic views and iconic climbs including Col de l’Iseran and the Cime de la Bonette.

Raid Pyrenean 2021

Raid Pyrenean is a phenomenal challenge for any road cycling enthusiast and is the ultimate time challenge. You will have just 100 hours to complete this epic traverse from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean across the stunning Pyrenees tackling some of the most famous cols it has to offer.

Raid Ventoux 2021

The most flexible of all the European Raids that CPT has to offer, Raid Ventoux allows you to choose from a series of rides including the infamous Ventoux Club des Cinglés Challenge.

Breakthrough in stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

In a major breakthrough for the treatment of Parkinson's, researchers working with laboratory rats show it is possible to make dopamine cells from embryonic stem cells and transplant them into the brain.

Tom Isaacs

We are devastated to announce that Tom Isaacs, President and Co-founder of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) died on Wednesday morning (31st May). Tom’s passing was unexpected and swift.

New Evidence Suggests Parkinson's Might Not Start in The Brain

A new study adds to a raft of new evidence which suggests Parkinson's starts in the gut...

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Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here.

Trials - Repurposed Drugs

Our International Linked Clinical Trials initiative (iLCT) identifies potential new treatments to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s disease by 'repurposing' or repositioning drugs that are approved to treat other conditions.

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Diabetes Drug Potential Disease-Modifying Therapy

The study, published in The Lancet and funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), supported by CPT found that people with Parkinson’s treated with Exenatide for one year performed better in motor tests than those on placebo.