Get active this May to help people living with Parkinson's.
How will you Step Up?
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How will you step up?
Register
Sign up and set yourself a daily activity goal throughout the month of May.
Fundraise
Spread the word! Let everyone know you're Stepping Up and helping raise funds for Parkinson's NSW
Get Active
It's time to get active. Log your activity everyday in May and help make a big impact!
Why we need you to Step Up
5
The number of Australians under 40 who will receive the news today that they have Parkinson's
266
The number of people living in Australia who will be diagnosed with Parkinson's in the next 7 days
70,000
The number of people in NSW currently living with Parkinson's
400,000
The number of people in Australia predicted to be living with Parkinson's in 2040
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I'M STEPPING UP FOR...
Troy Evans
William Robert McCarthy
My dad is my hero. Since he got DBS 3 months ago, he is stronger in min and spirit. He is getting his strength and more mobility back. My mum is his full time carer and she is amazing so I’m also doing this for her and the time and effort she puts in to each day and moment to give my dad a meaningful life. I wish them both a wonderful, newly adjusted lifestyle in 2024 and beyond.
Chris
We're doing it for our colleague Chris who was diagnosed 18mths ago with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 51. Since then, it has been quite a challenge, finding the right balance of medication, attending exercise physiology, speech pathology & numerous other specialist appointments all while holding down a fulltime job & trying to live a semi normal life. We are so proud of Chris for being brave enough to share his journey and help us all learn how to support him.
Maurie Fuller
Maurie lost his life to Parkinson's on 1 April 2024 after 10 years and no known cure for this disease. More research is needed to make life easier for other people with Parkinson's, and find a way to prevent it.
Koko
I am stepping up for my beautiful Mamabear, Lorraine. I am so proud of how much she has embraced this new chapter of her life and won’t allow this disorder to defeat her - through the good and the bad days. She really is such an inspiration to all that she meets 🤍
PD Power Class
I am stepping for my PD Power class in Figtree. As my job as an Exercise Physiologist, I have the joy of working alongside people with Parkinson's take back control of their disease through exercise. So here I am doing my share of exercise for my patients and there families.
Cheryl S
My incredibly strong wife, Cheryl was diagnosed 8 months ago. After the stages of grief, we're on track to stave off the progression with a mix of medication, exercise and enjoying life. We want to help find a cure by raising donations for Parkinson's NSW ongoing research and raising awareness in our community.
My Dad!
MaxAmazzing, Martin Hicks
We are stepping up for Max who is fighting a fierce battle with this foe, Parkinson’s for well over a decade. He continues to be Amazzing in his strategies to be energetic, despite what Parkinson’s is taking.
Barry Whiting
I am stepping up to help raise awareness of Parkinsons in my local community and to help raise much needed funds for Parkinsons NSW to continue their efforts to provide support for the people who are living with Parkinsons and their families and carers. Also more importantly to set myself excersie goals each day for the month of May and throughout the year.
Mum and a lifelong friend.
Gary Cowlishaw
My name is Gary, I work for Parkinson's NSW where our team of experts are fully focused on providing specialist supports to help people living with Parkinson's. I want to make a difference and with your help we can deliver better health outcomes. Please give the gift of hope if you can knowing that Parkinson's appears unexpectedly and uninvited. It doe snot discriminate.
Wendy
In past years I have walked and walked - and walked! This year, after reaching the stage where DBS surgery was the best option (after nearly 10 years of tablets), I am doing push ups instead to help regain my fitness. 1550 push ups for the month of May is my goal. I intend to reach it. Please donate to help support others with PD who don't have as much amazing support as I do.
Dennis Marsh and Garry Johnson
My parner, Dennis was diagnosed 3 years ago .Dennis loved to cycle daily .He has cycled all over the world and as a youngster he competed in England with great success. Since his diagnosis his balance has been a problem and he hasn't been able to cycle ..his goal is to get back to his beloved activity..A very good friend of his and a cycling mate, Gary was also diagnosed a year after Dennis..Gary's diagnosis is worse as his form of Parkinsons is affecting him quicker.
My husband Troy has young onset Parkinson’s disease. I am in awe of his positive outlook and no fuss approach. Troy never complains or asks “why me?”, he just gets on with living the best life he can every single day. I would love to see a future where Parkinson’s is a thing of the past and wonderful people like my Troy can look forward to a long and healthy life