Jane Hill

Jane Hill

"A cure for Parkinson's would mean that my dad would not have had to live with 10 years of restricted movement and of medication. And it would have meant an enormous amount to my mum, who cared for him for many, many years.

It would mean so much for those who are diagnosed, their families, friends and those who care for them. It's something we all really have to fight for."

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What a cure means to Joan Joan is a Parkinson’s UK supporterMy husband and I would both get a normal life back. We wouldn’t have to be the cared for and carer. Just husband and wife!
What a cure means to Ronald Ronald is a Parkinson’s UK supporterIt would mean freedom from worry for me and my family.
What a cure means to Sylvia Sylvia is a Parkinson’s UK supporterA life free from Parkinson’s - for everyone - including families and carers.
What a cure means to Shareen Shareen is a Parkinson’s UK supporterA cure for me would mean the world. My dad has Parkinson’s disease and he’s had it for around 3 years. He has a tremor and sometimes stumbles when he walks. Ive been in a relationship for 6 years, i arnt married and i havn’t had children, and my main worry is that my dad may not be able to walk me down the aisle or hold my grandchildren something that will hurt him, as these are things he would love to do. A cure would mean no longer worrying about my dads future and my dad wouldn’t have to be scared about what his future holds. A cure would be my one and only wish in life. x
What a cure means to Jan Jan is a Parkinson’s UK supporterWhat a cure would mean to me and our family.That no one would have to see a wonderful man like my husband look so sad because his face muscles gave him the Parkinson’s mask look.Took away his confidence gave him depression changed our lives and made life more difficult because he always cared for me as I have M.E.And now we care for each other,also his presentation of Parkinson’s was more the none motor symptoms which were very upsetting until we found out what was causing them .Their is no doubt in my mind that the Parkinson’s medication is amazing when you get it right,and Parkinson’s UK is a wonderful charity of which I am proud to support.SO NEXT JOB FIND A CURE with much appreciation a carer.xx
What a cure means to Tanith Tanith is a Parkinson’s UK supporterI have worked for Parkinson’s UK for four years, and one of the best parts of my job is working with people who live with Parkinson’s. It’s an honour that so many people are prepared to share aspects of their lives with me. Their openness has given me a tiny insight into the massive impact that a cure will have for so many people. My hope is that the knowledge we gain through unravelling Parkinson’s will also be a springboard for curing other neurological conditions, such as Huntington’s, MND and dementia.
What a cure means to Caroline Caroline is a Parkinson’s UK supporterAfter 8 years of working with so many amazing people it would mean that everyone’s effort and committment would finally be rewarded with what we all want for everyone living with Parkinson’s - to be free of symptoms.
What a cure means to Pauline Pauline is a Parkinson’s UK supporterMy dad had Parkinson’s and I saw how it reduced him to a man who could not look after himself. Thankfully I have a wondeful mum who looked after him so well until he died in 2002. Finding a cure would mean that people we love will not have to deal with this illness in the future.
What a cure means to Marion Marion is a Parkinson’s UK supporterWell first of all a cure would mean that i could retire a little earlier! Sounds harsh well read on… Yes finding a cure may see my job redundant but what a wonderful way to retire. Knowing that for the past 11 years i have helped to support people with Parkinson’s and carers. Helped to make people aware of the problems that come along with this condition. Reached out to professionals to make them aware of this condition. Worked with such a dedicated team both localy and at head office. I can’t think of anything better than knowing that i could sit back in my retirement with the knowledge that this debilitating condition had been wiped out.
What a cure means to Emily Emily is a Parkinson’s UK supporterWorking in the Parkinson’s UK Research and Innovation team means I get to visit researchers and research supporters around the UK. I guess finding a cure would mean that I’d be out of a job… but what an exciting time to be working for the charity that would be!
What a cure means to Katie Katie is a Parkinson’s UK supporterAs a member of the research team at Parkinson’s UK, I have a real appreciation of all the amazing work going into finding a cure. Although I don’t have a personal connection to Parkinson’s, since working for the charity I’ve met many people who do. To me, finding a cure would mean making life better for them :)
What a cure means to Luis Luis is a Parkinson’s UK supporterAs someone working on the Parkinson’s UK helpline, above all, a cure would mean having a better response for the many very difficult calls we receive and being able to say “Don’t worry, there’s a new solution to that” or “there’s a better way to control that symptom now…”. We’re proud of the excellent feedback we generally receive from callers and are reassured that we provide an invaluable service and do make a difference to people’s lives. Yet, for many calls, there is no ‘solution’ or ‘magic bullet’, and as much as we’d like to, sometimes we can’t make things better. Calls like that can be really tough to deal with emotionally. A cure would mean an end to them and a transformation in the lives of our callers and everyone affected by Parkinson’s.