Events
Fundraising Events
Thailand Ride for Parkinson's 1st - 12th April, 2010 David O'Loughlin will be cycling approximately 800 kms from Bangkok to Phuket for 12 days in April to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease. David's father has Parkinson's disease and he is raising money to make a positive difference to the lives of those affected by the debilitating neurological disorder. David hopes to raise $5000 for Parkinson's disease research and support services. To support David's journey, please visit http://www.everydayhero.com.au/david_oloughlin_6 ...
Information Seminar
Upcoming Seminar Professor Peter Silburn and his team at NEUROSCIENCES QUEENSLAND discuss People With Parkinson's Disease & Hospitalisation 6-8pm Wednesday 17th March, 2010 Auditorium, Building B71, UQ Centre for Clinical Research Royal Brisbane & Women's Campus, Herston Rd (There is a car park within 50 metres and public transport also goes to the hospital) This seminar is targeted to all people with Parkinson's disease, their familes, carers and friends. Bookings are essential, please phone 1800 644 189 or (07) 3209 1588 Past Seminars On 2nd December 2009, Professor Peter Silburn hosted a seminar on mood and anxiety at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research. DVD copies of the seminar will be available shortly, as well as copies of the newly diagnosed seminar held in September. If you were not able to attend one or either of the seminars and would like a DVD copy please call 1800 644 189. ...
World Parkinson Congress 2010
The 2nd World Parkinson Congress - WPC 2010 World Parkinson Congress aims to provide an international forum for the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson's disease. By bringing physicians, scientists, allied health professionals, caregivers and people with Parkinson's disease together, we hope to create a worldwide dialogue that will help expedite the discovery of a cure and best treatment practices for this devastating disease. ...
Walk
Parkinson's Queensland Unity Walk Sunday 12th September, Wynnum Esplanade Foreshore Full information can be found at http://www.qldwalkforparkinsons.org.au/ This event is inspired by the Parkinson’s Unity Walk, first held in Central Park, New York in 1994 to bring together all members of the extended Parkinson’s community to raise awareness and funds. Over the years it has grown in size and now raises substantial funds to support research into PD. In 1994 there were just 200 participants, but recent walks have had more than 10,000 participants raising over $US 1.8M in funds. In 2010 we will be holding the Parkinson's Queensland Unity Walk in Brisbane on the Wynnum Esplanade Foreshore, specifically along the walkway from Darling Point to the Breakwater (Wynnum Creek) and return, a distance of 4 km. You can take a short-cut at any point if this is too far. It is wheel-chair accessible and there are ...
