Protection advisory firm Cura is calling on the industry to join an online Christmas charity quiz, to raise vital money for charity Parkinson’s UK. They want you to join them and ‘Party for Parkinsons’.
Kathryn Knowles, Managing Director at Cura, will be hosting a Virtual Christmas Quiz on Friday 4 December from 6pm to 7:30pm. Kathryn has been inspired to support the charity as her dad Richard is living with Parkinson’s and recently had deep brain stimulation surgery.
The firm which has entered into a partnership with the charity, is inviting industry members to get into the Christmas spirit. Prizes will be awarded for those who dress up in their finest festive clothes or fancy dress and decorate their bookshelves.
The winner of the quiz will receive the top prize of an Apple Airpod set from Cura. The firm is asking colleagues to consider donating prizes for the event, a bottle of tipple, a food hamper, whatever you can do. There may even be booby prizes for the ‘Scrooge of the night.’
Parkinson’s UK is the largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, leading the way in driving better care, treatments and quality of life for those with the condition. Research from the charity shows that people living with Parkinson’s are on average £17,094 out of pocket each year, due to their health. The money raised will go towards helping the charity fund pioneering research and support services.
Kathryn Knowles, Managing Director at Cura, said: “With everything going on, my dad had to travel a couple of hours away, without any family, to face his deep brain stimulation operation on his own. The team at Newcastle were superb and we are so grateful for how much they cared for him. I want to do something to give back to the incredible people working hard to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.
“This will be a light-hearted get together whilst also supporting Parkinson’s UK. It’s not about insurance – let’s leave insurance at the door and just have fun. We already have some donations in place and I cannot wait for the night. The more donations we have the more weird and wonderful prize categories we’ll get. If you want to donate something, please get in touch.”
Lindsay Mason, Marketing Executive at Cura, said:
“This is going to be such a fun night to have a laugh, get dressed up, play some daft quizzes, have a glass of wine or two if you want to, and have a well needed break. We’re really looking forward to seeing how creative everyone can be.”
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure. It affects around 145,000 people in the UK. There are over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety.
Lisa Gill, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Parkinson’s UK, said:
“We are so pleased Cura is organising this terrific festive quiz to raise vital money for Parkinson’s UK, especially during this difficult time.
“Our work supporting people with Parkinson’s and research to find a cure for the condition is completely dependent on donations. We are grateful for the support of our corporate partners like Cura.”
If you would like to join the event and make a donation to Parkinson’s UK, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kathryn-cura-parkinsonsuk and email lindsaymason@curainsurance.co.uk once you have, to receive a link to the quiz.
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For more information please contact
Lindsay Mason, Marketing Executive at Cura, 01723 516600 or lindsaymason@curainsurance.co.uk
Anita Salhotra, Senior Media and PR Officer at Parkinson’s UK, 020 7932 1361 or asalhotra@parkinsons.org.uk
About Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s UK
Parkinson’s is what happens when the brain cells that make dopamine start to die. There are more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. It gets worse over time and there’s no cure. Yet.
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Around 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s.
For more facts and statistics, please click here.
Further information, advice and support is available on our website, www.parkinsons.org.uk.
About Cura Financial Services
Cura are a specialist insurance broker, known for helping people with medical conditions to get vital insurances. Having won multi-awards over the years for their tireless work in supporting clients, and improving the insurance industry as a whole, Cura standout as leaders in this field.
