Page updated - 07 September 2010
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY
This year is the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Parkinson’s Disease Society (PDS) by Mali Jenkins. She wanted to create a better quality of life for people affected by Parkinson’s Disease and to contribute towards research.
Our local Society meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6.30pm until about 8.30pm, at the Sudbury Resource Centre on Northern Road. We arrange Taxis for those who are unable to drive etc. Most meetings we have a speaker, as well as coffee and a Raffle. Not everyone at the meetings has Parkinson’s and those of us that do don’t take our symptoms too seriously.
If you are interested in coming to see what we do, you are very welcome to come as a visitor, or do ring me on (01787) 313445 if you need help or would like to be put in touch with Head Office (Registered Charity No: 258197).
Mrs Trena Bogue - Local Contact
15 Feb 2009
HELP US CURE PARKINSON’S
The Parkinson’s Brain Bank provides human brain tissue to researchers around the world who are working towards a cure for Parkinson’s.
Research using donated tissue has already led to important breakthroughs in Parkinson’s but researchers face a desperate shortage of brains that are required for essential research.
Anyone can become a potential donor – including people who do not have Parkinson’s. This enables researchers to compare what happens in a Parkinson’s brain with one without the condition.
We urgently need more people to sign up to our Brain Donor Register to ultimately increase the amount of brain tissue available for research.
To receive an Information Pack visit the Parkinsons Disease Society website ,email for an Information pack or call 0207 594 9732.
Parkinson’s Disease Society - May 2009