On this week’s episode we speak to Heath Barwick from Van Demon Fitness, who alongside his team there are running a 24-hour HYROX challenge to raise money for The Shake It Up Australia Foundation on 22-23 February. You can contribute to this fundraiser via this link - https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/24hrhyroxamrap Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! T...
Feb 13, 2025•18 min•Ep. 80
On this week's episode, we speak to Heather Grimmett, who recently completed the Great Ocean Walk alongside her sister-in-law, Susan, to fundraise for Shake It Up. They have a connection to Parkinson’s disease in Richard – Susan’s brother and Heather’s husband. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinso...
Jan 29, 2025•28 min•Ep. 79
On this week's episode we speak to Greta Williams about her Parkinson's journey and recent DBS experience. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 18, 2024•17 min•Ep. 78
On this week's episode we speak to Warren Cammack, who just competed in the Sydney Marathon and 2024 Bondi to Manly Ultra Marathon in support of his Mother In Law Sandra, and Shake It Up! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can f...
Dec 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 77
On this week's episode we are RE-joined by Rob Ruffle, who tells us all about his Bowls fundraiser, Clyde being honoured at the research Australia Awards and Pickleball! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted...
Dec 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 76
On this week's episode we speak to John Anderson And Mick Trim, who are working hard to raise awareness of Walking Football and how it is helping people with PD. You can find more information about it on this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/wf4healthvictoria Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Pa...
Nov 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 75
On this week's episode we speak to Ben Pigram, who’s mother lives with PD and who also has a close friend with YOPD. He is doing a 100km run fundraising for Shake It Up, which you can find out more via his instagram @twowheeledwinemaker Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.or...
Nov 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 74
We are joined by return guest Sarah Buckpitt, for an update on all things Pedal For Parkinson's and her experience running this fundraising effort as it continues to grow! For more information, go to https://pedalforparkinsons.cc/ Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /...
Nov 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 73
On this week's episode we speak to Gail Stortz, who was diagnosed with PD 20+ years ago and has been using her passion for photography to fundraise for Shake it Up, creating yearly calendars to raise funds. If you would like more info about Gail's calendars, or to talk to her about DBS, contact her on 0412075322 or email [email protected] Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And t...
Oct 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 72
On this week's episode we speak to Teage Ezard, one of Australia’s most enduring chef and restaurateurs, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just over a year ago and is keen to share their story to help increase awareness. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /pod...
Oct 17, 2024•11 min•Ep. 71
On this week's episode we are joined by Craig Gillespie, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 50 and has just taken part in this year’s Pedal for Parkinson’s tour to raise money for research. He is very passionate about being ‘out and proud’ about his Parkinson’s to raise awareness about the condition. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake I...
Oct 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 70
On this week's episode we speak to Gemma O’Brien, whose father lives with Parkinson’s and who recently completed the Gold Coast Marathon in support of Shake It Up and her Dad, along with a team of friends, raising over $15000 for research. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to sha...
Sep 25, 2024•29 min•Ep. 69
On this week's episode we speak to Tristan Campbell, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, at the age of 40. He was the top fundraiser for Parkinson’s Awareness Month this year, with a fundraiser called ‘Give Parkinson’s the Axe’, as he qualified for the 2024 International Axe Throwing Championship in Canada and used it as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness. https://www.facebook.com/giveparkinsonstheaxe/ https://www.youtube.com/@giveparkinsonstheaxe To se...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 68
My guest today is Elli Aitken, who recently completed a 100km ultra marathon, for Shake It Up, which she did in support of a close family member. She has lots to share about her family’s experience with Parkinson’s and the mental/physical challenge she decided to take on in order to support research. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s ...
Sep 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 67
This week we are joined by Maria Montafia, who lives with Parkinson’s and is the mother of previous guest of the podcast Emma, with whom she completed the El Camino fundraising trek with raised $20,000! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! T To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involv...
Sep 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 66
On this week's episode, we speak to Vanessa Lynne, who lives with Parkinson’s disease, as did her father and brother. She is very passionate about raising awareness and funds for research, and has created a sustainable gift wrapping business where all the proceeds go to Shake It Up. You can check it out at https://www.instagram.com/prezziesax_for_parkinsons/ Vanessa has also written and illustrated a children's book, 'Grandma, Parkie and Me'. to explain to her grandchildren, in simple terms, how...
Aug 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 65
On this week's episode we speak to Jeremy Szwarcbord, who is doing the GC50 Run Festival in November with a big goal of raising $50,000 for Parkinson's research, in honour his mother lives with Parkinson’s disease. The link to his event is below! https://gc50runfestival24.grassrootz.com/shakeitup/hhp50x50 Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It ...
Aug 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 64
On this week's episode, we are joined by Michael Nell, whose grandfather lived with Parkinson's and mother lives with Parkinson's. We speak about his experience with two generations of the disease and his recent fundraising and awareness crusade. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to sh...
Aug 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 63
Returning guest Rob Ruffle shares with us his upcoming fundraising event for Shake It Up and how you can be involved, especially if you are a lawn bowler! More details and donation link below. https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/bowlparkinsonsover Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to s...
Aug 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 62
On this week's episode we speak to Carol Ferrone, who is a new ambassador for Shake It Up, and star of ABC TV’s Back in Time series where her family goes on a ‘time-traveling journey’ through 170 years of Australian history. We speak to Carol about her brother-in-law who lives with Parkinson’s, and why she is passionate about research and raising awareness for Parkinson's across her platforms. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking r...
Jul 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 61
On this week's episode, we are joined by Jessica Dove London - the founder of a health tech startup and app called Turnto, - which aims to simplify access to health information and breakthroughs for everyone living with chronic illnesses. The app launched last year for people in the Cerebral Palsy community, and is now launching for the Parkinson’s community (there is a waitlist here: https://waitlist.turnto.ai/parkinsons ) and aims to provide people with PD with daily drops of curated con...
Jul 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 60
On this week's episode we speak to Emma Montafia, the current top fundraiser for Shake It Up in the September Sydney Marathon. Emma shares her story of her mum's Parkinson's diagnosis at age 50 and their El Camino fundraising trek they did in 2018, raising $20,000. To contribute to Emma's marathon fundraiser, click this link: https://sm24.grassrootz.com/shakeitup/emma-montafia/ Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop a...
Jul 10, 2024•21 min•Ep. 59
On this week's episode, we have returning guest Sean Atkinson back to tell us all about his trek to Mt Everest, and upcoming fundraising luncheon! For more information on the event and to buy tickets, go to https://www.intix.com/event/parkinsons-fundraising-gala-luncheon Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Park...
Jul 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 58
On this week's episode we are joined by Liz Cantor, who is a TV presenter and Shake It UP Australia Foundation ambassador with both her grandmother and grandfather having lived with Parkinson’s, and her uncle now living with PD. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /po...
Jun 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 57
On today's episode we speak to Amanda Canzurlo, also known as Bloom, who is a singer/songwriter and Shake It Up ambassador with a very unique connection to Parkinson’s. She sings the songs of Linda Ronstadt, who lives with Parkinson’s, and wanted to do something in support of the PD community who she has developed a connection to through chatting to people at her shows as she tours. While Amanda doesn’t have a personal family connection to PD, she has raised over $31000 for Parkinson’s research ...
Jun 19, 2024•17 min•Ep. 56
On this episode we speak to brother of the podcast Daniel about learning of his dad's diagnosis, some lesser known Parkinson's symptoms and the best ways to support someone with Parkinson's. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we ca...
Jun 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 55
On this week's episode we speak to Natalie Farrugia about her dad's Parkinson's experience, carer's fatigue for her mum and a burpee fundraiser for Shake It Up! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted o...
Jun 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 54
Content warning: This episode discusses the late stages of Parkinson's Disease and may be distressing for some listeners. On this episode we speak to Damien Noyce, an Australian Opera Singer, Cabaret Artist, Actor and Dancer, who is putting on a show at Qtopia Sydney Pride Festival about his experience as a carer for his Mum when she was in the advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, ...
May 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 53
On this week's episode we are joined by Symon Badenoch who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 48, initially keeping his diagnosis quiet for 3 years, before first sharing it publicly this year when he decided to run the Canberra Half Marathon. He raised $8,000 overnight and then $20,000 in total for Shake It Up. He tells us about the event, his diagnosis and the road to being comfortable sharing about PD. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research...
May 22, 2024•23 min•Ep. 52
On this week’s episode we are joined by Steph Long, who shares her experience of supporting her mum who lives with Parkinson’s, and putting on a 5km fun run in Newcastle to raise money and awareness for PD. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get inv...
May 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 51
