Parkinson's UK
Sam Freeman Carney has a diverse work experience in the non-profit sector. Starting in 2008, they worked as a Fundraising Intern at Earl Mountbatten Hospice and continued in a similar role in 2010. In 2011, they transitioned to Diabetes UK, where they served as a Regional Fundraising Administrator and later as a Regional Fundraising Manager until 2014. Following this, they joined the British Red Cross as a Policy and Public Affairs Volunteer, supporting political monitoring and writing briefings. In 2015, they worked at Shelter UK as a Public Affairs Intern, contributing to political monitoring and organizing events. In 2016, they joined Alzheimer's Society as a Public Affairs and Campaigns Assistant. Lastly, since 2018, they have been working at Parkinson's UK, first as a Senior Policy & Campaigns Adviser and currently as a Health Policy and Improvement Lead.
Sam Freeman Carney completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Surrey from 2004 to 2007. In 2009 to 2010, they pursued a Master's degree in Development Studies from the University of East Anglia. In 2012 to 2013, they obtained a Certificate in Fundraising from the Institute of Fundraising.
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Parkinson's UK
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Your mum, colleague or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two more people are diagnosed. Unlocking new treatments means delving into the causes of Parkinson’s. That’s why we fund the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank – the world's only brain bank dedicated to Parkinson's research. Over 10,000 people have donated their brains to help scientists around the world to unravel the mysteries of the condition and develop better treatments. The largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, we’re close to major breakthroughs. So we set up the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, fast tracking the most promising scientific discoveries into life-changing new treatments. Collaborative, risk-taking, and bold, we’re the only Parkinson’s charity working in this way. We’ll break through barriers in drug development and make new treatments a reality. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. Making everyone see its real impact. Parkinson’s has over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. And it gets worse over time. But people don’t understand Parkinson’s. We campaign to challenge this and make more people care. We influence policymakers to consider Parkinson’s when developing government programmes. We've achieved 63 positive policy changes since 2015 . We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Funded by you. Together we'll find a cure.