Recently, we have been thrilled to celebrate the amazing efforts of our Collie fundraiser Leanne, rallying behind the Collie Support Group and our South West Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist (PNS), Donna.
Pictured: Parkinson's WA Fundraiser Leanne stands alongside South West Parkinson's Nurse Specialist Donna.
Following months of local momentum, Leanne bravely took the plunge and shaved her head to raise funds and awareness for our PNS service in the South West.
It was personal for Leanne, whose sister Karen has Parkinson’s, and she said she was inspired by her and wanted to raise funds for the regional PNS service.
The beautiful people from the Collie Support Group including Sandra Robertson (the Support Group leader) came together for the local community living with Parkinson’s.
Shenae from Iridescent Studio volunteered her studio and her time to do the actual shave for Leanne, which was decked out with Parkinson’s WA banners, brochures, support group flyers and donation tins, all supplied by PNS Donna, as she flew the Parkinson’s flag proudly for the day.
Pictured: Karen and Leanne share a moment prior to the shave.
Following the shave, Leanne took to the streets and approached businesses one a time, advocating for the regional offerings of the Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Service.
Donna said she had been inspired by Leanne’s efforts to raise money for Parkinson’s WA, and having known her sister, Karen, she was thrilled to walk alongside her on the journey and assist a champion for the cause.
Pictured: Leanne and Karen celebrate, following the head shave.
So far, Leanne has raised more than $2,200 for Parkinson’s WA - an incredible effort!
“It always warms my heart, to see small communities coming together to support each other, and making a big impact. For Leanne this was not just about raising funds for the PNS service but increasing the awareness of Parkinson's in the community,” Donna said.
There’s still time to donate to Leanne’s shave, and you can make a donation by visiting her fundraising page: https://friends-of-parkinsons-wa.raisely.com/leanne-brockwell
Every dollar counts, so please dig deep to support Leanne and our core community service.
You can find out more about what Parkinson’s WA has been up to, through the news page here.
Words by Jacqui O'Leary and and photos supplied.