On this week's episode we speak to Lou Whyte who has been living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease for 13 years. As part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April, Lou laced up her hiking boots to host a one-day hike along a stunning Coastal Trail in Port Stephens, NSW.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this episode we speak to Paul and Doireann, who are both going on Shake It Up's Snowy Mountains Trek to raise money for Parkinson’s research, after Paul’s diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's disease in 2023. You can find out more about their fundraiser and contribute at https://stepupwithshakeitup.raisely.com/doireann-paul

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Associate Professor Miguel Renteria, who leads the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study (APGS) which will contribute to GP2, the largest global study of Parkinson’s genetics ever undertaken. His team has recently completed a scientific paper on chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease using data from over 10,000 participants in APGS, which is currently under peer review.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Rachel Scott, who hosted a Playing For Parkinson’s edition of the Bach in the Dark concert series on in support of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. She tells us all about the event and her connection to Parkinson's.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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My guest this week is Dr Kishore Kumar from the Garvan Institute, who is working on the Monogenic Parkinson’s Disease Australia Initiative, connected to the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study . This initiative offers free whole genome sequencing and genetic counselling to Australians with Parkinson’s who have a family history and/or young-onset Parkinson’s. 

To learn more and be a part of this study, contact Dr Kumar at [email protected]

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to  Olly Ellis, who is competing in a 100km ultramarathon through the Blue Mountains (the UTA100) in May in honour of his father, who was diagnosed a few years ago with Parkinson’s. To learn more about Olly's efforts and to contribute, follow the link below!

https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/oliverellis

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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My guests this week are the team helming a special Pilates for Parkinson’s event that will take place at Punt Road Wines in the picturesque Yarra Valley. Hosted by passionate Pilates instructor Vicky Kamakaris and her dedicated client Penny Napoleone, the event will raise funds and awareness for Shake It Up! For more information, click on this link https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2025.raiselysite.com/pilates4parkinsons

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode, we speak to Vicky Millier, the Chief Executive Officer of The Shake It Up Australia Foundation about all the research happening and how you can get involved! For more information, click the link below!

https://shakeitup.org.au/research-trials/

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Isobel Moore, Community Fundraising and Events Manager at Shake It Up, to talk about the upcoming Parkinson’s Awareness Month and fundraising for Parkinson's research.

To find out more about how you can get involved with your own fundraising event or donation link, contact [email protected] or call 1300 361 803.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode, we speak to Stacey Rae, who is preparing to trek the Himalaya’s in April with trek ready Himalaya's to raise money for Shake it Up. You can find out more about her trek and fundraising efforts at https://shakeitup.org.au/stacey-rae-takes-on-the-himalayas-trek-for-parkinsons-research/ or www.trekreadyhimalayas.com

Stacey is sponsored by SPI Entertainment Steck Productions International - Adam Steck and you can find out more about them here https://www.spientertainment.com/

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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