The Shake It Up Show

Om this week's episode we speak to the amazing Gary McKitterick-Gillett, founder of Trek ready Himalayas, who Last April led 19 Australians on a life-changing trek to 5,416m in the Himalayas, raising $52,000 for Parkinson’s research. In April 2026, Gary is aiming to take it to the next level with 40+ trekkers and a $100,000 fundraising goal. 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! Fundraise or donate this April to help Shake It Up propel progress towards a Parkinson’s cure. Head to https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/ to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode we speak to Linda Bateman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019 and recently took part in the Snowy Mountains fundraising trek, along with her son Nick. 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! Fundraise or donate this April to help Shake It Up propel progress towards a Parkinson’s cure. Head to https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/ to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we speak to Tania West, who has been fundraising for Shake It Up in honor of her father and doing whatever she can to see more money go into Parkinson’s 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 shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we speak to Jimi Suen and Ashley Roles, who are both part of the Amaysim team who recently took on their own workplace Pedal for Parkinson’s challenge to raise money 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode we speak to Bec Read who recently took part in a Pro-Amateur Boxing Fight to raise funds for Shake It Up Australia and honour 20 years since her Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Sharon Stokes and Darryl Moulton, who are the founders of Pop Choir, Australia’s largest community choir, who recently released a powerful new single ‘Stronger Than Blood’ to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and funds for Shake It Up. The song honours Sharon’s father, Len, who lived with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. You can listen to the song here: https://www.instagram.com/shakeitupaust/reel/DOzYUc9j7lZ/ 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Dayanee Kunaseelan who has been doing some incredible fundraising for Shake It Up to honour her dad, who was diagnosed with PD in 2022. 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.

On this week's episode we are once again joined by Rob Ruffle who tells us all about the upcoming Bowl Parkinson's Over Fundraising tournament, recent advocacy experiences and his time in hospital post hip surgery complications. You can donate to his event at https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/bowlparkinsonsover25 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Jen Plapp and Leez Robertson who are both members of the Pedal for Parkinson’s community! 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.

On this week's episode, we speak to Amelia Dowe, who took on an amazing challenge in April of walking the distance of Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Shake it Up, as well as her mum Lindy Dowe, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease last year. 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Lou Whyte who has been living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease for 13 years. As part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April, Lou laced up her hiking boots to host a one-day hike along a stunning Coastal Trail in Port Stephens, NSW. 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.

On this episode we speak to Paul and Doireann, who are both going on Shake It Up's Snowy Mountains Trek to raise money for Parkinson’s research, after Paul’s diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's disease in 2023. You can find out more about their fundraiser and contribute at https://stepupwithshakeitup.raisely.com/doireann-paul 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Associate Professor Miguel Renteria, who leads the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study (APGS) which will contribute to GP2, the largest global study of Parkinson’s genetics ever undertaken. His team has recently completed a scientific paper on chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease using data from over 10,000 participants in APGS, which is currently under peer review. 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Rachel Scott, who hosted a Playing For Parkinson’s edition of the Bach in the Dark concert series on in support of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. She tells us all about the event and her connection to 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 can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest this week is Dr Kishore Kumar from the Garvan Institute, who is working on the Monogenic Parkinson’s Disease Australia Initiative, connected to the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study . This initiative offers free whole genome sequencing and genetic counselling to Australians with Parkinson’s who have a family history and/or young-onset Parkinson’s. To learn more and be a part of this study, contact Dr Kumar at kishoreraj.kumar@health.nsw.gov.au 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Olly Ellis, who is competing in a 100km ultramarathon through the Blue Mountains (the UTA100) in May in honour of his father, who was diagnosed a few years ago with Parkinson’s. To learn more about Olly's efforts and to contribute, follow the link below! https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/oliverellis 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.

My guests this week are the team helming a special Pilates for Parkinson’s event that will take place at Punt Road Wines in the picturesque Yarra Valley. Hosted by passionate Pilates instructor Vicky Kamakaris and her dedicated client Penny Napoleone, the event will raise funds and awareness for Shake It Up! For more information, click on this link https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2025.raiselysite.com/pilates4parkinsons 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.

On this week's episode, we speak to Vicky Millier, the Chief Executive Officer of The Shake It Up Australia Foundation about all the research happening and how you can get involved! For more information, click the link below! https://shakeitup.org.au/research-trials/ 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.

On this week's episode we speak to Isobel Moore, Community Fundraising and Events Manager at Shake It Up, to talk about the upcoming Parkinson’s Awareness Month and fundraising for Parkinson's research. To find out more about how you can get involved with your own fundraising event or donation link, contact isobel@shakeitup.org.au or call 1300 361 803. 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.

On this week's episode, we speak to Stacey Rae, who is preparing to trek the Himalaya’s in April with trek ready Himalaya's to raise money for Shake it Up. You can find out more about her trek and fundraising efforts at https://shakeitup.org.au/stacey-rae-takes-on-the-himalayas-trek-for-parkinsons-research/ or www.trekreadyhimalayas.com Stacey is sponsored by SPI Entertainment Steck Productions International - Adam Steck and you can find out more about them here https://www.spientertainment.com/ 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.