Parkinson’s Awareness Week (Sunday 10 April – Saturday 16 April) aims to raise awareness about this potentially devastating condition.
During this week, individuals are encouraged to hold their own event with family, friends and colleagues. These events support the awareness and research work for Parkinson’s UK and help raise funding for vital research work into the causes and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s UK also works to support those living day to day with this condition.
Each year Parkinson’s Awareness Week focuses on a different aspect of this condition. This Parkinson’s Awareness Week the focus is on the many fun ways in which we can keep physically active.
Parkinson’s Awareness Week also incorporates World Parkinson’s Day, which is held every year on the 11th April and belongs to the Parkinson’s community.
This year, Parkinson’s UK is supporting two activities, chosen and led by a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers: Poems for Parkinson’s and Light Up Blue for Parkinson’s. More information can be found here.
Marischal College will be lit up blue on 11th April in support of World Parkinson’s Day 2022.