by The Parkinson's Life Podcast
Hosted by online magazine Parkinson’s Life and supported by Parkinson's Europe, this free podcast explores the reality of life with Parkinson’s – and shares ideas on how to live well with the world’s fastest growing neurological condition. Join us for honest conversation, useful information and inspiring stories from around the world. #ParkinsonsLife #Parkinsons. parkinsonslife.eu<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 8, 2025
<p>“What we wanted was for people to come together. If it achieves better awareness and better treatment, then I think we've done our job.”</p><br><p>As the Parkinson’s Life podcast marks World Parkinson’s Day 2025, we meet Lizzie Graham, co-founder of Parkinson's Europe and our former Secretary General.</p><br><p>Lizzie was one of the key driving forces behind the creation of Parkinson’s Europe, then called the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA), back in the early 1990s.</p><br><p>She was also instrumental in launching the very first World Parkinson’s Day in 1997, recalling how they gained support from the likes of Princess Diana, Muhammad Ali, and Pope John Paul II.</p><br><p>We also meet Jessie Duncan, European Outreach and Engagement Manager at Parkinson's Europe, who tells us what’s happening across Europe to mark World Parkinson’s Day.</p><br><p>Meet your hosts: </p><br><p>Amelia Hersey is Strategic Director at Parkinson's Europe. She has a master's in cognitive neuropsychology and has been involved in the neurodegenerative research world for 15 years.</p><br><p>Anthony Zahra is a broadcaster and journalist with more than 20 years’ experience in radio, digital and podcasting.</p><br><p>For the latest research and information on Parkinson’s, <a href="https://parkinsonseurope.org/parkinsons-life/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwktO_BhBrEiwAV70jXm-a4-dnW6B6F3pl3J9nXsHdiF2GcFk5U3B0l05kMBWdgjrRajKcZxoCz7YQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">visit the Parkinson's Europe website</a>.</p><br><p>If you like what you’ve heard, please rate and review – it helps make sure others can find us. Keep a lookout for our next episode and until then, take care!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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