World Parkinson's Day
April 11 · Level 5 · #1293 of 2238
World Parkinson's Day raises awareness of Parkinson's and supports people living with the condition. It also draws attention to research and to the everyday experiences of those affected, including their families and carers.
How it is celebrated: patient organizations arrange awareness events, fundraising activities and opportunities for mutual support. People share their experiences to make the human stories behind the diagnosis more visible.
The date marks the birthday of English physician James Parkinson. His 1817 essay described the “shaking palsy,” the condition that would later bear his name.