News
Filter By:
Search
Wednesday, 18th December 2024
When it comes to raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research, Warren doesn’t back down from a challenge. Recently, Warren took on not one...
Tuesday, 17th December 2024
Earlier this year, we shared Rob Ruffle’s goal to host an inaugural Bowl Parkinson’s Over fundraiser for Parkinson’s disease. And we’re now th...
Monday, 16th December 2024
Shake It Up Australia Foundation is excited to announce that a groundbreaking paper, led by The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and international exp...
Thursday, 12th December 2024
Shake It Up Australia Foundation is delighted to have been awarded Outstanding Achievement in The Australian Charity Awards 2024. This prestigious acc...
Friday, 6th December 2024
For Rebecca, Christmas is more than decorations and celebrations—it’s a chance to make a difference. Inspired by her father’s journey with Parki...
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
On 19 October 2024, the Kootingal Hotel in Tamworth became the heart of a truly inspiring event, bringing together a passionate community to raise fun...
Saturday, 23rd November 2024
With the spotlight shining on men’s health throughout Movember, it’s an important time to explore the unique ways Parkinson’s disease impact...
Friday, 15th November 2024
The Shake It Up Australia Foundation is proud to announce that its founder, Clyde Campbell AM, has been awarded the prestigious Peter Wills Medal by R...
Wednesday, 13th November 2024
The Active Studio, an exercise physiology clinic based in Miranda, is dedicated to helping people of all abilities achieve their health, fitness, and ...
Friday, 8th November 2024
At this year’s Melbourne Marathon, four dedicated runners – Nathaniel, Chloe, Cliona and Caoimbhe – took on the challenge to not only cross ...
Friday, 4th October 2024
In 2023, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced an enormous leap forward in the understanding of Parkinson’s ...
Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
Shake It Up is delighted to announce Dr. Gerard Tao as the first recipient of the Shake It Up Australia Movement Disorder Fellowship, with this first ...
Monday, 23rd September 2024
In September 2024, an intrepid team of fundraisers, along with Shake It Up Community Fundraising & Events Manager Isobel, embarked on a challenge ...
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
This month, a group of fundraisers are taking part in ‘Run the Maine’, a point-to-point Half Marathon through Central Victoria’s bea...
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
In 2022, Shake It Up fundraiser Sarah Buckpitt and her cycling friends put together the Pedal for Parkinson’s Tasmania tour. Riding 500km across 5 d...
Monday, 9th September 2024
This October, Shake It Up supporter Thomas will be participating in the Bike-Around-The-Bay event to raise money for Shake It Up Australia. His big fu...
Monday, 9th September 2024
This month, thousands of runners will hit the pavement to take part in the TCS Sydney Marathon for 2024. With 50 fundraisers running in support of Sha...
Tuesday, 3rd September 2024
From burpees to bowling, our Shake It Up community is constantly inspiring us with the ways they choose to take personal passions and turn them into a...
Thursday, 29th August 2024
Photo by Marathon-Photos.Com
In 2022, Shake It Up fundraiser Sarah Buckpitt and her cycling friends put together the Pedal for Parkinson’s Tasmania ...
Monday, 19th August 2024
In September, our fundraiser Matthew will be running the 100km Surf Coast Century Ultra Marathon, running along the magnificent scenery in the Great O...
Saturday, 10th August 2024
Long time Shake It Up supporter and Parkinson’s advocate Will Boag, along with his wife Corrie, have undertaken a huge project, Will to Walk. Togeth...
Monday, 5th August 2024
Did you know that you can support Parkinson’s research through your workplace? No matter what size company or industry you work in, or whether y...
Monday, 5th August 2024
This November, Shake It Up supporter Jeremy will undertake the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival, tackling his first ever 50km Ultra Marathon in honour of h...
Friday, 2nd August 2024
Having an accurate and up-to-date Will is an important way to set your legacy in stone for future generations. While creating or updating your Will mi...
Monday, 22nd July 2024
In 2018, mother-daughter team Emma and Marie joined a group of trekkers in the Camino for a Cure trek through Spain, raising over $20,000 for Parkinso...
Thursday, 18th July 2024
In July 2024, 30 fundraisers ran in the Gold Coast Marathon to raise more than $15,000 collectively for Parkinson’s research and Shake It Up. Th...
Tuesday, 9th July 2024
At Shake It Up, we are passionate in our belief that everyone can make a difference in their own unique way. That’s why we encourage supporters ...
Tuesday, 9th July 2024
By Claire E. O’Hanlon, Shannon D. Donofry, Cheryl Coon, David Dexter, Sonya Eremenco, Catherine Kopil, Helen Matthews, Vicki Miller, Diane Stephenso...
Sunday, 7th July 2024
You can help scientists crack the genetic code of Parkinson’s disease by completing an online questionnaire and donating a saliva sample from the co...
Monday, 24th June 2024
Hi Elli! Tell us all about your 100km challenge!
On Sunday August 4th 2024, I’ll be running the Sri Chinmoy 100km Ultra Marathon in Canberra. It’...
Friday, 21st June 2024
Carol Ferrone, as the lead talent on ABC TV’s hit Back in Time series, invites her audience on a mesmerising time-traveling journey through 170 year...
Thursday, 20th June 2024
It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through 2024, but with so many positive developments in Parkinson’s research, the year is flying by. ...
Monday, 17th June 2024
Shake It Up Australia and the National Parkinson’s Alliance welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $800,000 in funding over two years t...
Thursday, 13th June 2024
Earlier this year, Shake It Up supporter Brodie took on the Noosa Ultra-Trail – one of the premier events on Australia’s trail running calenda...
Tuesday, 28th May 2024
Be a part of something truly special this June! Join Shake It Up Australia, along with Parkinson’s Queensland, Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therap...
Tuesday, 28th May 2024
Long-time Shake It Up supporters and fundraising champions, the Monkey Mia Boys, have done desert trips, rides across the country and even online art ...
Friday, 24th May 2024
During Parkinson’s Awareness Month this year, we had so many inspiring fundraisers who came up with different ways to challenge themselves or jo...
Tuesday, 21st May 2024
In 2024, National Palliative Care Week runs Sunday, 19 May to Saturday, 25 May. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of palliative care an...
Tuesday, 14th May 2024
This year, we have 22 fundraisers participating in the HBF Run for a Reason in Perth, the first time Shake It Up has been part of this event! Together...
Thursday, 9th May 2024
In Parkinson’s Awareness Month this year, many of our supporters chose to find ways to make a difference for Parkinson’s through their bus...
Tuesday, 30th April 2024
We are always impressed by the creative ideas our fundraising community comes up with to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research, and...
Tuesday, 30th April 2024
The 7th World Parkinson Congress, also known as the WPC 2026, will take place in Phoenix, Arizona.
Shake It Up is pleased to be a Platinum Partner for...
Monday, 29th April 2024
This year, Shake It Up welcomed new corporate sponsors who are supporting Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April to raise community awareness ...
Monday, 29th April 2024
This year, Shake It Up welcomed new corporate sponsors who are supporting Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April to raise community awareness an...
Tuesday, 23rd April 2024
Tristan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, at the age of 40, during the first week of COVID lockdowns in Australia. Following this ...
Thursday, 18th April 2024
At Shake It Up, we believe that everyone can make a difference. Many of our supporters choose to challenge themselves with an athletic event to raise ...
Tuesday, 16th April 2024
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Your support is vital in our mission to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s. Whether you pledge a dona...
Tuesday, 16th April 2024
With so many athletic events to participate in for Parkinson’s research, our Shake It Up supporters are always inspiring and impressing us with ...
Tuesday, 16th April 2024
This year, during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Shake It Up invited the Australian community to take part in Pancakes 4 Parkinson’s, a fund...
Thursday, 4th April 2024
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day.
At Shake It Up, we believe that when our community comes together, we can make a world of difference.
This ti...
Load More
