Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Discover how a better understanding of the psychological impact of Parkinson’s can improve quality of life for both patients and carers

Find out why Olivier wants to help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease

Discover why Paola will be driving from Italy to join ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ and what has changed since her Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Former nursery manager’s Parkinson’s symptoms became impossible to ignore … but she found that love, nature, sunshine and hope help her.

Inspired by her grandmother’s experience of living with Parkinson’s disease, Alexandra has decided to help find a cure and shares her experience and tips.

Meet Olivier Deharynck, a sports coach volunteering with the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity to help train the ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ team.

Meet Olivette Mikolajczak, a DPC volunteer and keen golfer. Together with her golf club she is organising a charity day in support of the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity this September. 

Meet Donatienne Laurent Josi, a volunteer with the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity, who is encouraging people to support Parkinson’s research by buying olive oil from her Mas du Juge olive grove.

Kristien was 12 when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She gives a touching account of the impact this neurodegenerative disease has had on her, her mother and their relationship.