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About PSPA Ireland

PSPA Ireland is the national support organisation for people affected by the neurodegenerative brain diseases: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).

Fundraising for Research into PSP in Limerick

What a turnout! 20 fabulous ladies ran and walked in the Cook Limerick Women’s Mini Marathon to raise funds for much needed research. WELL DONE ladies and Thank You for your enthusiasm and much valued support.   Show your support now … Continue reading

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Richie and Benny’s Dublin Marathon

         When their good friend and colleague’s father was diagnosed with PSP Richie Byrne and Benny O’Grady donned their magic PSPA Ireland T-shirt and transformed into Batman and Robin to do the Dublin City Marathon on 29th … Continue reading

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Michael Gormley raises €2276.21

Congratulations and a Big Thank You to Fit and Fabulous Mick who wears the T-shirt with pride and completed the Dublin City Marathon in 3hr 36mins beating his previous record. A great run and a great guy who wanted to … Continue reading

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Dublin Carers Meeting Tuesday 7th Nov 2017

Monthly support meetings for carers are held in Dublin. These meetings are well attended and we look forward to seeing our friends again after the summer break. All carers and family members can attend. These informal meetings give people an … Continue reading

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Fit and Fabulous Mick is gearing up for the Dublin City Marathon.

Michael’s father in law John was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in 2016. Michael wants to raise awareness about this devastating disease. He is asking all his friends, family, acquaintances and willing donors to support him to make a difference … Continue reading

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Kim de Bruin’s – Marathon Challenge

After her inauguration run in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon Kim de Bruin started training for the Dublin Marathon. Kim set herself this challenge when her father in-law Peter was diagnosed with PSP.  With amazing commitment she has continued training … Continue reading

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Running to fund Research into PSP –   Limerick Women’s Mini Marathon

Carol O’Sullivan and her sister Niamh, and a group of her friends and colleagues, are doing the Women’s mini marathon in Limerick on October 29th in memory of her Mum, Anne O’Sullivan, and her neighbour, Tony Bromell who both died … Continue reading

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PSPA Ireland Regional Meeting – Cork – Oct. 24th

PSPA Ireland are holding a support meeting for people in Cork and the surrounding counties.  The meeting will give attendees an opportunity to talk to us and meet other people living with these conditions in an informal and welcoming environment. … Continue reading

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Patient Experience Survey of Neurology Services

First ever patient survey of outpatient neurology services now calling for responses. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the umbrella representing over 30 patient organisations, in partnership with the National Clinical Programme in Neurology, has launched the first ever patient … Continue reading

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WE LOVE A MAN IN UNIFORM!

An Garda Síochána support PSPA Ireland with their Career Development Seminar on 12th September 2017 This handsome man is Peter Roberts in his younger years a proud member of the Garda Síochána and an active and athletic man who completed many … Continue reading

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