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[TOWN][MAN / WOMAN]TO [EVENT, E.G. HOLD FASHION SHOW] FOR PARKINSON’S

Parkinson’s UK – the support and research charity - is passionate about finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

[FULL NAME], [AGE],[FROM] will beraisingvital fundsfor the charity when [S/HE] [DESCRIBE EVENT OR ACTIVITY E.G. HOSTS A RACE NIGHT, HOLDS A FASHION SHOW] at [VENUE] in [TOWN]on [DATE].

[FIRST NAME], [CONNECTION TO PARKINSON’S], is organising[DESCRIBE EVENT] to raise awareness of the condition, and to raise vital funds for the charity.[GIVE MORE DETAILS, E.G. HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT THE EVENT].

[FIRST NAME], said:“[INSERT QUOTE ABOUT YOUR EVENT AND WHY YOU SUPPORT PARKINSON’S UK].”

Paul Jackson-Clark, Director of Fundraising at Parkinson’s UK, said: “Holding an event like this is a fantasticway to raise vital funds to support our work.

“As the UK’s Parkinson’s support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure, and we’re closer than ever. But our work is totally dependent on donations.

“We are incredibly grateful to [FIRST NAME], for[HIS/HER]support. I hope the event will be a huge success and will encourage others to hold their own events”.

To find out more contact [NAME] on [TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS].

To find out how you can raise money for Parkinson’s UKvisit parkinsons.org.uk/events or contact the Events team on 0207963 9319.

For information and support call the Parkinson’s UK free confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303 or visit parkinsons.org.uk.

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Media enquiries

Contact [FULL NAME] on [PHONE NUMBER] or [EMAIL].

For further information about Parkinson’s or Parkinson’s UK, contact or call the press office on 020 7963 9370.

Notes to editors

Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson's.

It affects 127,000 people in the UK - which is around one in 500 of the population.

One in 20 people are under 40 when they are diagnosed.

Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological condition, for which there currently is no cure. The main symptoms of the condition are tremor, slowness of movement and rigidity.

Parkinson's UK is the UK's leading charity supporting those with the condition. Its mission is to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's through cutting edge research, information, support and campaigning.

For advice, information and support, visit parkinsons.org.uk or call our free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303.