One million people in the UK are affected by Parkinson’s. Either by living with the condition themselves or through a loved one, friend or colleague. That means that if you’re in the UK and you know 66 people, chances are you will know someone affected by Parkinson’s in some way.
This World Parkinson’s Day, we’re inviting the public to ask themselves if they really know Parkinson’s. Through sharing our stories, we can show them the stark reality of Parkinson’s and see how much they really know.
How can I be part of this?
We want to hear the real stories of the impact of Parkinson’s on your life. To show the variety of challenges that people face. To lift the lid on preconceptions about symptoms and exactly who is affected by a Parkinson’s diagnosis. But we also want to show that you don’t have to take Parkinson’s lying down. Challenges can be overcome. Finding the funny in daily situations brings light relief. Ultimately, we want to inspire people and change how they think about Parkinson’s, to learn more and take action.
We want to hear from everyone. Everyone’s experience of Parkinson’s is different. And how they feel about it is different too.
If you are interested in sharing your story then please check out the website https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/world-parkinsons-day-2020 where you can find more information and a form. We ideally need these by the 20 March.
If you have any questions then please contact Julia at worldparkinsonsday@parkinsons.org.uk