12/04/2011

Freemasonry Supports Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK has been given a big boost in Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2011 (11-17 April) by the award of a major grant of £250,000 from The Freemasons' Grand Charity.  The money is to be divided and distributed to branches throughout the country, providing funding at a local level.

Freemasons have experience of what it is like to live with Parkinson’s, either through a friend or family connection. Parkinson’s UK has therefore received much support within the Masonic community, which has been a key factor for why it was selected for this national grant. We are delighted to be able to join with Parkinson’s UK to direct our support to local branches.

This is the second annual national grant awarded by the Grand Charity, and is to be distributed to branches throughout the country. The aim of this grant is to support local branches, allowing them to decide how they spend the money.

If you have any questions about this grant please contact Katrina Baker on 020 7395 9314 / kbaker@the-grand-charity.org or Siobhan McCarthy on 020 7395 9385 / smccarthy@the-grand-charity.org



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