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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).

Rare Disease Campaign I Am Number 17

1 in 17 people in Ireland will be affected by a rare disease at some stage in their lives. The 7th February saw the launch of the I am Number 17 campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases in Ireland. … Continue reading

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Christmas Fun and Frolics as Albert Ladies Hockey Club raises €920 for PSPA Ireland !

Albert Ladies Hockey Club ran their annual Christmas Santa v Elves Hockey match in aid of PSPA Ireland. Miriam Smyth, founder member of the club, lost her dear husband Aidan to the disease earlier this year.  A coffee morning after … Continue reading

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Christmas Jumper Day 8th Dec. 2023 – Thank You

Thank You kindly  to all who supported our Christmas Jumper Day.   You have helped us to raise € 250 to support people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy(PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). —————————————————————————————————— Christmas is a time to celebrate. Find out how you … Continue reading

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Juliette’s Fundraiser

Well Done to Juilette Cusack who held a cake sale in the Department of Justice for PSPA Ireland.  A big Thank you to all who supported this great fundraiser for people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.  Juliette raised a fantastic €597.13

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Call for Study Participants

About This is the first study of its kind in Ireland and a great opportunity to get  involved .  This important study sets out to gain a better understanding of the complex and progressive disorders; Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal … Continue reading

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A Life Cut Short

We would like to express our sadness at the death of Pat O’Mahony. Pat retired from the board earlier this year. A gentleman and a professional with vast experience in the banking, financial, the Irish Medicines Board and the business … Continue reading

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Monkstown Hockey Club raise funds for PSPA

Monkstown Hockey Club raising awareness and funds for PSPA Ireland A huge Thank You to Monkstown Hockey Club who kindly donated all their proceeds from a coffee and cakes sale to PSPA Ireland.  The sale in memory of Aidan Smyth  … Continue reading

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November Support Meetings

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) or Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) Support Want to meet others living with PSP and CBD or connect with past carers join us for information and support this November.       Meetings for November:      Limerick      1st November … Continue reading

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Reminder: PSPA Ireland Support Group Meeting – Friday 13th October 2023 at 11.00h in Macro Community Resource Centre

COME ALONG AND JOIN US    Monday 9th January   Monday 13th February   Monday 13th March   Monday  3rd April   Monday  8th May   Monday 12th June   Monday 11th September Friday 13th  October Venue: Macro Community Resource … Continue reading

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Reminder: PSPA Ireland Support Group Meeting – Monday 8th May 2023 11.00h

COME ALONG AND JOIN US    Monday 9th January   Monday 13th February   Monday 13th March   Monday  3rd April   Monday  8th May   Monday 12th June   Monday 11th September   Monday  9th October   Monday 13th … Continue reading

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