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Parkinson’s UK - Jersey branch
is raising money for Parkinson's Jersey
by taking part in
Charity Walk
£165.00 Raised
Target: £1,000.00
17%
Total Raised
£165.00
Total Target: £1,000.00
OF TARGET REACHED
About Parkinson’s UK - Jersey branch
Parkinson's UK - Jersey are organising a charity walk for Parkinson's on Sunday 27th September at 11 am in Jersey to raise awareness and funds to help charity to provide support and exercise classes to help people living with Parkinson's disease in Jersey. There are currently 165 000 people suffering from the disease in the UK . Exercise has been proven to slow Parkinson's progress down.
Parkinson's UK - Jersey branch provide support meetings, exercise classes, a singing group, carers' support and much more.
People with Parkinson's don't have enough of the chemical dopamine in the brain and can experience symptoms such as tremors, slowness of movement, loss of smell, stiffness, speech problems, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, bradykinesia and postural disturbance to name a few.
Fundraising Information
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
Parkinson's Jersey
To try and improve the quality of life of those suffering from Parkinson's and their carers. To educate and raise awareness of the public and to support research into Parkinson's.
We fund and organise many activities including weekly keep fit and neuro-active classes, a boxing class and a music/vocal therapy singing group as well as a variety of other therapeutic activities. The Branch organises a monthly lunch for members, carers and supporters and other outings from time to time.
Regular fundraising takes place, which includes, supermarket collections, raffles and sale of used stamps and old coins. We also rely on the donations from generous Islanders and local businesses and we are always very thankful for the public’s support.
The Branch has nearly 200 members, made up of patients, carers and supporters. Our Branch is run by a group of hard-working and dedicated volunteers.
Registration Number:
143
Recent Donations
Fran
23 Jun
£20.00
"I hope to be there"
Judy
20 Jun
£10.00
"Walk Registration Fee"
Andy
20 Jun
£10.00
"Walk Registration Fee"
Nannette
20 Jun
£10.00
"Walk Registration fee"
Jeannie
28 May
£10.00
"Jean Bishop walk registration fee"
Paul. F. L.
27 May
£50.00
No message
William
23 May
£20.00
"Great charity"
Yes
16 Apr
£20.00
"Well done Elaine great event "
Matt
02 Apr
£5.00
"A great cause."
Anonymous
02 Apr
£10.00
"Great charity that helps people that have Parkinson’s disease"