I'M STEPPING UP FOR...
Step Up for Parkinson’s has an amazing community of supporters. Take a moment to share your story or tell about the inspiring individual that you are stepping up for
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Cheryl S
I'm stepping up for my wife, Cheryl, who was diagnosed in 2023. With the help of physiologists, gym, swim, medication and speech therapy she is going OK, but the mental challenge is ongoing... She is such an inspiration to see how she is coping with changes in her life.
Robert Taylor
My wonderful Dad, passed away May 2025
John Cains
4 years ago our family suffered the loss of a great man gone too soon. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. As I hit the pavement to raise funds I ask for any donation to help me raise money for Parkinson’s 🙏❤️
SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS AND STAFF OF UNI OF CANBERRA
Today we celebrated Popcorn for Parkinson's on an Intensive Study Week for our Master's Degrees. Thank you for engaging in this awareness activity and for caring for people in the community every day.
Donna Reid
John Cains
4 years ago our family suffered the loss of a great man gone too soon. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. As I hit the pavement to raise funds I ask for any donation to help me raise money for Parkinson’s 🙏❤️
Pansy Huckel
My Nan (on my mums side) suffered from Parkinson’s for 9 years before she unfortunately passed before I was born.
Denise
I was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2020. So far, I have been going ok. My Neurologist helps me review my medication every 6 months. As a result, I have been able to manage my 'down' time. As time goes by however, it is always in the back of your mind when you may not be able to cope normally with everyday life and activities. I have believed that exercise is 'key' and as a result I try to undertake a range of physical activities on a daily basis. Step up for Parkinsons will keep me on track and continue to motivate me to maintain my exercise / physical activities routine, plus provide some funds to help the continued provision of services.
Karyn
My dad died with PD a few years ago. My sister and I join Step Up each year in his memory
Danielle McCarthy
For my continued own fight and advocacy for the rights of others to access the best Care available for their Parkinson’s.
My mum and dad
Although Dad now lives away from mum due to Lewy body dementia, she visits him every day and the love and adore each other.
Me PD story
I’m Geoffrey Duong, retired Financial IT forced by Parkinson Disease (PD) I have been living with PD for the last 12 years. In February 2023, I had Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Prior to DBS, I was taking a tablet every 2 hours to manage my pd symptoms. At the time my Neurologist had suggested to do DBS, I was so worried… Thanks to him for his professionalism, expertise in the field, I was referred to a neurosurgeon who convinced me to go through the successful 6 hrs long surgery. A big thank you all medical staff that helped me pulled through the surgery. Otherwise I would have been bed bound now, I believe. My current activities to help slow down my pd conditions while researchers are working on a treatment are: PD warrior, KOPD, speech therapy, walking in local parks and attend community support activity. Your contribution will be much appreciated And thank you for your continued supports.




Im stepping up for my Grandma who passed away from this horrible disease. She will always be my idol. She was such a beautiful soul inside and out. She will always be someone I've looked up to ...How she got through with 4 boys in that era, i will never know 🫣🤣! Such an inspiration, (and also the one to blame for my sweet tooth 😆).. If I could be even half the woman she was, I'd be doing very well in life ❤️ Love you so much Grandma xxx .