Our 10th Anniversary at Hedsor House

2015 saw the 10th Anniversary of The Cure Parkinson's Trust and to mark the occasion we held a fabulous fundraising Moulin Rouge themed dinner and dance at Hedsor House.

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Tom Isaacs Award Winner Announced

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) have announced Professor Caroline Tanner as the winner of this year's Tom Isaacs Award.
Our Virtual Rallying to The Challenge Meeting – ‘When and How Does Parkinson’s Begin?’

For the first time, this year's meeting for people with Parkinson's, was held online and focussed on the origins and development of Parkinson’s, including triggers, early symptoms and stages of the disease.
Prasinezumab shows signs of slowing motor symptom decline in early stage Parkinson’s

Earlier this year the results of a major clinical trial - called the PASADENA study - were announced. The study was testing an immunotherapy treatment targeting alpha-synclein in people with Parkinson's. The results indicated that the trial had not achieved a positive result based on a predetermined measure of success, but the investigators indicated that there were ‘signals of efficacy‘ in the data and some of these were shared at the 2020 Movement Disorder Society meeting.
The John Black Charitable Foundation joins International Linked Clinical Trials programme as third funding partner

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to welcome a third strategic funding partner, The John Black Charitable Foundation (JBCF), to the International Linked Clinical Trials (iLCT) programme. Together, these three partners have pledged a total of USD $6.75 million to Parkinson’s research, over three years.

A Fragrant Fundraiser!

Huge thanks to Next Flowers who gave 10% of the total sales of their 'plant of the month' in March to CPT!
The 2015 Nominees for the Fundraiser of the Year Award

We had so many truly deserving nominees for our annual Fundraiser of the Year award - here are the incredibly deserving fundraisers who were nominated.
Bosham Open Gardens

The picturesque village of Bosham is on the edge of Chichester Harbour. It is renowned for its historic links with King Canute, King Harold and the Bayeux Tapestry and in the summer of 2015 CPT was chosen to be the beneficiary of the open gardens day.
Bupa 10000

In May 2015 we had a brilliant team of runners for the Bupa 10000, the route of which takes in some of London's most iconic sights!
Our Killik 'Thank you' Evening

In November 2015 we met our supporters and fundraisers at our annual thank you evening held in London.
The Virgin Money London Marathon

In April 2015 CPT was fortunate to have a fantastic team of committed runners who took on one of the worlds most famous marathons to raise funds for us!
Merchant Taylors' Gala Dinner

In 2014/2015 CPT was chosen as the principal charity by Master of Merchant Taylors' Peter Watkins. CPT was supported throughout Peter's year in office and in May we had a fantastic dinner at Merchant Taylors' Hall.
Our Delphinium Day

In July 2015, we spent an afternoon in the beautiful garden of CPT supporter Jill Hughes enjoying a presentation of Delphiniums by a local specialist.
The Pleasure and the Pain - A history of shoes

In July 2015, an event organised by Rosie Mason, our 2014 fundraiser of the year, treated us to a presentation of shoes through the ages - those which looked quite practical to those which looked almost unwearable!

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...
Science news

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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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The NAC Trial - the facts
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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.
Alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's

The Science of Parkinson's - Dr Simon Stott, Deputy Director of Research

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The Cure Collective

The Cure Collective is an opportunity to join like-minded individuals who are committed to help drive forward the quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s... Read more