Parkinson’s awareness week surrounds World Parkinson’s day annually on 11 April. Parkinson’s UK are making plans on how to increase understanding of Parkinson’s as a serious condition. Follow our social media feeds for updates via Facebook and Twitter (@slypn).
Rory treks Everest for Parkinson’s Research
Rory is heading for Everest Basecamp and has already raised £12k and reached 4300 metres.Follow his phenomenal journey and read his story here. Good luck Rory! Rory updated us again on 9 May - he made it Base Camp! Amazing effort.
Newsletter – May 2022
Newsletter-May-2022Download
Points of Light awarded to Popping for Parkinson’s
We are so proud, Simone Sistarelli has been recognised by the government with a Points of Light award. His fantastic work was spotted in the National Lottery advert. He is “honoured to be a recipient of the Points of Light Award. Starting ‘Popping For Parkinson’s’ in...
Newsletter – April 2022
Newsletter-April-2022Download
Sarah Webb, SLYPN and Popping for Parkinson’s on ITV news
ITV news recently featured Sarah's story, have a watch - we're very proud of you Sarah! https://youtu.be/vJtB0l-snF0
Newsletter – March 2022
Newsletter-March-2022Download
Sarah Webb and the Celebrity Doorstep Surprise
Tonight we saw the The National Lottery launch its sponsorship of primetime ITV telly. Our very own Sarah appeared in a heart-warming film, we watched an amazing surprise when Stephen Mulhern appeared on her doorstep! Recognising Sarah's incredible enthusiasm and...
Popping for Parkinson’s and The National Lottery Community Fund
Thanks to Simone, our Popping dance teacher, Sarah has been recognised for her commitment to Parkinson's. We spoke to Simone to find out what motivated him to work with Sarah and SLYPN. When did you first become involved in SLYPN and meet Sarah?I first emailed Sarah...
Newsletter January – February 2022
Newsletter-Jan-Feb-2022Download
Please check your meds
Earlier this month, one of our members had a scary time when she reacted to her medication. She told us 'I was in hospital yesterday, my usual pharmacy gave me the wrong pills, Risperodone. I took the pills thinking it was my normal Ripinerol and ended up in A&E...
