I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 6 years ago, and during that time, I’ve learnt a lot about this condition as well as myself. But probably the most important thing I’ve learned is how to live well with Parkinson’s. There are things I do that help me live a positive life;…
Reflections on the Year
We want to take this opportunity to celebrate what has been a busy and eventful year for us and the Move4Parkinson’s family as a whole and also to look toward the future, to realising our vision of ensuring all of us can live well with Parkinson’s in 2014.
A Rewarding Award Night from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland
Mags Mullarney, founder of Move4Parkinson’s on the honour of receiving an elevator award from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.
Parkinson’s and Illness versus Wellness
A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to have attended the Third World Parkinson’s Congress in Montreal, Canada. It was a fantastic event and as a person with Parkinson’s, a fabulous opportunity to meet fellow Parkies as well as professionals from the world of healthcare and science. Over…
I Will Fly High
Coming away from the fantastic experience of the World Parkinson’s Congress, Move4Parkinson’s asked our Voices of Hope Choir if they would share something with us, be it something they took away from the congress or simply how they are feeling now. Our first response is from the Voices of Hope’s…
Our Choir’s First Birthday!
Wow. Last Thursday marked the first anniversary of the Voices of Hope’s very first rehearsal. Celebrating with cake, cards and music, we remembered that rehearsal; 9 voices strong in the upstairs of a community centre. The room was small, there were more chairs than you could ever possibly need, and…
Keep on Smiling!
Hello there. I would like to introduce myself. Sounds strange, as this is something I would never have dreamt of doing until I came across the world of Parkinson’s with the help of a little technology. It’s true! I’m normally a ‘suffer in silence’ kind of girl. So when I…
Doing the ‘Reel’ thing in Feakle
En route to rural east Clare, I was filled with a curious mixture of excitement and anticipation. I was so looking forward to meeting up with friends from the Voices of Hope Choir who had been invited to sing at the opening ceremony of a Conference on the Therapeutics Effects…
Celebrating World Parkinson’s Awareness Day – 11th April
Today marks World Parkinson’s Awareness Day, our first as an official charity! We launched Move4Parkinson’s on 17th of April 2012. Now almost a year later I am so proud and grateful for what we have achieved in our first year. The ‘Voices of Hope’ single launch Today we launch our…
Parkinsons Awareness Day 11th April 2013
Raising awareness about Parkinsons disease is so important .When I was diagnoised nearly 10 years ago I had no idea how it really affected people how could I, I had never experienced it . When a disease like Parkinsons affects you or a close family member it can be devastating.…