The Shake It Up Show

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 Aus...

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.raiselysi...

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 Parki...

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! Shak...

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 Productio...

On this week’s episode we speak to Lyle Hammerschlag and Kevin Adno who are swimming 44 laps of Sydney’s Camp Cove on Saturday April 12th to raise money for Shake It Up. More information via the link https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2025.raiselysite.com/44-laps-for-parkinsons Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, sto...

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 groun...

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 Parki...

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....

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 wo...

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 Parkin...

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...

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 y...

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 he...

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 gailstortz@me.com  Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up...

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!...

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 resear...

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 th...

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...

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...

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...

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 illustrate...

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...

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 t...

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...