Shake It Up Australia Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Ever dreamed of climbing to the top of a mountain? Lace up your boots and join Shake It Up Australia for the 2025 Step Up Trek through the stunning Snowy Mountains from 24-27 November! 🌿 Trek 28 km over 4 unforgettable days 🏔 Reach the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak 💛 Raise $2,500 to fund vital Parkinson’s research Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, this trek is designed by @parktrekwalkingholidays as the perfect way to challenge yourself while supporting the quest to slow, stop, and cure Parkinson's disease. Don’t wait—spots are limited! 🔗 Learn more and sign up today: https://buff.ly/40dsgDC #StepUpWithShakeItUp #TrekForParkinsons #KosciuszkoTrek2025

When Mick’s father-in-law was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he turned his love for walking football into a mission. As president of Walking Football 4 Health Victoria, Mick is raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research with Shake It Up. His goal? To get more people with Parkinson’s playing and one day organise an Aussie team for the UK’s Cure Parkinson’s Cup! ⚽ Read more about Mick's story here https://buff.ly/40fL5pD and get involved via the Walking Football 4 Health Victoria page on Facebook. #ShakeItUpAustralia #WalkingFootball #ParkinsonsAwareness #Fundraising #Football #Parkinsons

Are you ready to move for a cause that matters? Join an athletic event this year and raise funds for Parkinson’s research with Shake It Up! 💪 Run, walk, swim, or cycle your way to a personal best while helping us fund groundbreaking Australian studies to slow, stop, and cure Parkinson’s disease. 📍 Just some of the events this year include: Canberra Times Marathon Festival – 13 April Gold Coast Marathon – 5-6 July Sydney Marathon – 31 August Melbourne Marathon – 12 October Point to Pinnacle – 16 November Ready to turn your health and wellbeing goals into meaningful change? Register, fundraise, and make 2025 a year to remember—for you and for Parkinson’s research. Find out more👉 https://buff.ly/4ahCkzW #ShakeItUp #ParkinsonsResearch #FundraiseForACure #MakeADifference #ChallengeYourself

🌄 Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! 🌄 Step up with Shake It Up Australia on a 4-day guided trek with @parktrekwalkingholidays through the breathtaking Kosciuszko National Park from 24-27 November 2025. Challenge yourself by summiting Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak, while raising vital funds for Parkinson's research. With a total distance of 28 km over four days, this trek is designed for all fitness levels. By taking part, you will directly support groundbreaking Australian studies to help find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. Spots are limited so book ASAP here https://buff.ly/40dsgDC ! #walkingholidays #treklife #parkinsonsresearch #fundraising #cureparkinsons #Kosciuszko #holidays #nationalpark

🧠 Unraveling the Parkinson's Puzzle with Prof. Glenda Halliday At Shake It Up Australia, we're proud to support groundbreaking research that brings us closer to a world without Parkinson's disease. One of the projects we’re funding is led by the incredible Prof. Glenda Halliday, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Sydney's @brainandmindcentre Prof. Halliday’s research focuses on the brain tissue changes in Parkinson’s, investigating how proteins in the brain go wrong and identifying the earliest changes that trigger the disease. By uncovering these key changes, her team is paving the way for new therapies and better diagnostic tools. 💬 In her own words: "The work is actually solving the Parkinson's puzzle ... Without the funding from Shake It Up, we wouldn't be doing this research at all." With 100% of donations to Shake It Up going directly into research, Prof. Halliday’s team is making strides toward understanding Parkinson’s and moving us closer to a cure. 💡 Together, we’re making a difference. Thank you for supporting life-changing research. #ParkinsonsResearch #ShakeItUpAustralia #ParkinsonsDisease #ScienceNews #ParkinsonsAwareness

A huge congratulations to Rob Ruffle and the 'Bowl Parkinson's Over' Team! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that this inaugural event was a smash hit, raising over $15,000 for Parkinson's research!🔬 This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication and generosity of our community, and Shake It Up Heroes like Rob. A special thank you to everyone who united and made this event possible. Your support brings us one step closer to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. Read more about the event here: https://buff.ly/3E07I9W #ShakeItUpAustralia #ParkinsonsResearch #CommunitySupport #BowlParkinsonsOver

🎉 We're celebrating an extraordinary moment as Michael J. Fox, founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation, receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the US. This incredible achievement recognises Michael’s unwavering determination, resilience, and optimism in advancing treatments and advocating for those living with Parkinson’s. As President Biden said, these honourees “have made America and the world a better place,” and Michael’s impact on the Parkinson’s community and the future of research is nothing short of transformative. Since its inception in 2000, The Michael J. Fox Foundation has become the world’s largest non-profit funder of Parkinson’s research, investing over $2 billion to bring us closer to a cure. Michael’s leadership and boundless passion inspire hope for millions. We are so proud at Shake It Up Australia Foundation to be a partner of The Michael J. Fox Foundation, and we share in celebrating this milestone that honors the incredible efforts of Michael and the entire Parkinson’s community 🙌 Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved honour! #MichaelJFox #PresidentialMedalOfFreedom #ParkinsonsResearch #ShakeItUpAustralia

On a new episode of the #ShakeItUpShow, we chatted with Warren Cammack who completed not just one but two marathons! In a truly epic feat, Warren ran both the Sydney Marathon and the Bondi to Manly Ultra Marathon in support of his mother-in-law Sandra, and Shake It Up. Listen to the episode here https://buff.ly/3Ll3AC8 or search ‘the shake it up show’ wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 #ShakeItUpAustralia #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsResearch #Fundraising

Do you live with Parkinson’s and have sleep issues? You’re not alone. Many people with PD face challenges falling asleep, staying asleep, or even excessive daytime sleepiness. Swipe through to learn about sleep disorders and PD, practical tips, and resources to help support your sleep and wellbeing. #ParkinsonsDisease #SleepHealth #SleepTips #LivingWithPD #SleepAwareness #ParkinsonsAwareness

🎉 Happy New Year from Shake It Up! 🎉 As we welcome 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for your support and optimism for the year ahead. Together, we’ll keep funding groundbreaking research, raising awareness, and moving closer to a world free from Parkinson’s. Here’s to a new year of progress, hope, and impact. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and bright 2025! 🧡 #HappyNewYear #ShakeItUpAustralia #ParkinsonsResearch #HopeForACure