Charity Post Archive - Page 11 of 15

Interview with Shaun Martin PhD, Parkinson’s Disease researcher at KU Leuven

9 March 2020 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Research

We asked Shaun Martin PhD, a senior postdoctural scientist researching Parkinson’s Disease at KU Leuven, to tell us more about his role, motivation and research. His responses were both eye-opening and touching. Read his full interview here.

How a Belgian PhD student’s ‘Eureka’ moment could herald Parkinson’s breakthrough

9 March 2020 - Research

Sarah van Veen remembers the moment her lab experiment went blue, as if it was yesterday! It was September 2016 and she was two years into her biomedical science doctorate studying how a dysfunctional protein in brain cells contributed to the development of Parkinson’s Disease. “I wasn’t really expecting to see blue that … Continued

Portrait of Alexander Meulemans, founder of the ‘Music for Parkinson’ initiative

12 November 2019 - Actions

On March 23, Alexander Meulemans organized a wonderful benefit concert in favor of the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity: Music for Parkinson. He raised no less than € 5000! The Kosmo Quartett played with Sarah Bayens, Magdelaine Demoucelle played the piano and Alexander on the viola was accompanied by Lucas Verleyen on his piano. Who is Alexander and why did he take this super initiative? Read it here.

Chocolates for Parkinson

10 November 2019 - Actions

Embarquez dans un voyage de saveurs exceptionnelles pour aider la lutte contre la maladie de Parkinson. Newtree et la Demoucelle Parkinson Charity vous invitent à découvrir des goûts uniques mettant en avant des ingrédients respectueux de vos papilles, de votre santé et de votre environnement.

Portrait of Ivo de Bisschop – Living with Parkinson’s since 2017

24 October 2019 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Ivo was told two years ago (in 2017) that he had Parkinson’s disease. Very quickly, he decided not to stay stuck and do something himself: the ‘Stop Parkinson Walk’, a 49-day non-stop walk with four friends along the Belgian border, 30 km every day.

Portrait of Liesbeth Aerts – researcher in neurobiology at the VIB-KU Leuven

22 October 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Research

A few years ago, Liesbeth attended a motivational seminar given by Patrick & Anne-Marie. Their positive attitude was so inspiring that she decided to help the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity.

Portrait of Luc Delepine, ‘Sunday Run coach’ for the DPC

18 October 2019 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Portrait of Luc Delepine, ‘Sunday Run coach’ for the DPC, loyal supporter and friend.

Portrait of Patrick Cras, Professor of Neurology

12 September 2019 - Research

Portrait of Patrick Cras, Professor of Neurology & Head of Service at the UZ Antwerp.

8 Ways to Help Someone You Love Manage Parkinson’s Disease

14 August 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s

When someone you care about has Parkinson’s disease, he needs extra help and support to stay active and preserve their quality of life. You can help out in a number of ways. Here are eight of the best ways to help someone you love manage Parkinson’s disease.

Why Get Involved in Clinical Trials – Read Michael’s story

24 July 2019 - Living with Parkinson’s / Research

Since being diagnosed in 2013, Michael Broad has taken part in a number of clinical trials to help find ways of alleviating symptoms and slowing progression of Parkinson’s.