Shake It Up Australia is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. In partnership with The
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, they promote and fund Parkinson’s
disease research in Australia aimed at accelerating better treatments and ultimately, a cure. In
2024, Shake It Up was awarded ‘Outstanding Achievement’ in The Australian Charity Awards,
recognising the dedication and measurable impact of the Foundation’s initiatives.
Since its inception, the Foundation has funded 85 groundbreaking research projects across 24
institutes, investing more than $36 million into Australia’s best researchers, working hard to
slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. 100% of every dollar donated to the Foundation is
directed straight to this cutting-edge research in pursuit of their vision: a world without
Parkinson’s.
“We are thrilled to support Pedal for Parkinson’s on its journey, as the event expands nationally
and raises more critical funds for Parkinson’s research”, says Shake It Up Australia CEO, Vicki
Miller. “This partnership reflects the incredible power of community-led efforts in driving research
breakthroughs and bringing us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s disease.