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Andy’s Trek of the Larapinta Provides Reflection Time

Only recently diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s, Andy braved the Larapinta Trail with our Trek for Treatment participants in August. But it was not the physical aspects Andy found challenging – the trip became an emotive experience of reflection and goal setting for the future. Andy’s...

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Angela shares how the Larapinta Trek empowered and inspired her

An inspiring hero story this week from Angela who participated in our Larapinta Trek a few weeks ago. Diagnosed over 8 years ago, Angela pushed through the challenging Larapinta trail walk with courage and determination and came away with some rewarding lessons about herself. What drives your commit...

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Jeff Treks 248km of The Larapinta Trail

Our hero this week is Jeff Smart who, inspired by our Trek for Treatment in Larapinta, decided to challenge himself with the entire 248km Larapinta Trail. Jeff is by no means a newbie trekker – he was with us on our El Camino Trek last year too. We chatted with Jeff about his amazing achievement. ...

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Larapinta Trek for Parkinson’s 2019

Shake It up Founder and CEO Clyde Campbell joined 16 other passionate Shake It Up Supporters to trek the Larapinta Trail. The Larapinta Trail is regarded as one of Australia’s finest long distance walking tracks. From the old Alice Springs Telegraph Station to the peak of Mount Sonder, the trail...

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Holly joins the Larapinta Trek for Parkinson’s

Our hero for this week is Holly, who, after seeing the effect that Parkinson’s has had on her nan, decided to join our Larapinta Trek and fundraise towards a cure for Parkinson’s. What Drives Your Commitment to find a cure for Parkinson’s? Having seen how much it has affected my Nan and other...

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Jackie joins the Larapinta Trek in support of her Mum

Jackie Parton is taking part in our Larapinta Trek for Treatment later this year, inspired by her mother’s battle with Parkinson’s. If you’re interested in taking part in our trek, there are still places available but contact us quickly as this trek will sell out! What Drives Your Commitment...

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Sarah shares what a cure for Parkinson’s would mean

Thanks to the support of Veritas Events, we are so pleased to present to you a new series of videos about Parkinson’s stories. The first two in this series were from our incredible ambassador, Phoebes Garland and Robert Garland. Last week we saw Jim Josephsen’s story. Jim was part of our 20...

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Jim shares his Parkinson’s Story

Thanks to the support of Veritas Events, we are so pleased to present to you a new series of videos about Parkinson’s stories. Now we bring you Jim Josephsen’s story. Jim was part of our 2019 Larapinta Trek in the Northern Territory where he and his family (wife Jo, daughter Sarah and son Ro...

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Hero Throwback: Jeff Smart

This week we’re featuring a throwback to hero Jeff Smart who, inspired by our Trek for Treatment in Larapinta, decided to challenge himself with the entire 248km Larapinta Trail. Jeff is by no means a newbie trekker – he was with us on our El Camino Trek last year too. With the holiday seaso...

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Trekking Heroes

This week, we announced that Shake It Up is going to Tasmania next year on a mission to raise funds for Parkinson’s. Next October, a team of supporters will embark on a 5-day trekking adventure along the Bay of Fires. Beginning in Bridport, the team will make their way across white beaches, t...

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Well Done to our Top Event Fundraisers for 2019

2019 was a huge year for our Shake It Up fundraisers who collectively raised over $423,538 for Parkinson’s research by hosting their own DIY events, or participating in an athletic event. We are so grateful to have such an active, engaged and generous group of supporters willing to commit their ti...

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Art Exhibition – Sense of Space

Just over 2 months ago now, our Larapinta Trekkers returned from their inspiring experience in the Central Australian desert. Two trekkers, Jo and Jimbo, share a love for painting and expressed their experiences through artworks of the Larapinta. Tomorrow, their gallery, Punch Street Studio, will be...

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Step Up with Shake It Up

Join us on an upcoming adventure trek to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. Step up with Shake It Up!

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