My name is Amoré Möller, and I’m a 22-year-old Data Science student at Stellenbosch University.
I have volunteered to be a Mover & Shaker to raise funds for Parkinson’s ZA, a non-profit public benefit organization, aimed at improving the overall quality of life for people impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.
I have signed up to run my first marathon this year — the Cape Town Marathon — and I want to dedicate this journey to my mother, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.
Over the years, I have watched my mom's quality of life steadily decline. Last year, she underwent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, a decision that brought both hope and challenges. Witnessing her strength and resilience has profoundly changed how I see movement — something so many of us take for granted. It has inspired me to move not just for myself, but for those who can’t.
Becoming a Mover & Shaker would allow me to channel my personal motivation into raising awareness and funds for a cause that is deeply meaningful to me. I’m committed to training, fundraising, and sharing this journey to help make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.
Please support my drive to raise funds!
Amoré Möller - Parkinsons ZA Mover & Shaker
In March 2018, the Mayo Clinic published a paper titled “Aerobic Exercise: Evidence for a direct brain effect to slow Parkinson's Disease Progression”. The paper cites research that concludes regular aerobic type exercise and cardiovascular fitness to attenuate the progression of Parkinson's Disease.
At Parkinson's ZA, we have initiated the first multidisciplinary programme for People impacted by Parkinson's Disease in Durban KZN and have successfully delivered 50 weekly workshops in our first year, ‘free of charge’. The programme encompasses physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and psychology with the central theme for People with Parkinson's Disease to GET ACTIVE.
This year, we plan to expand this workshop to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Our fundraising effort is focused on recruiting Parkinson's Movers & Shakers to raise funds for Parkinson's ZA.
Please go to our GUIDE TO BECOMING A MOVER & SHAKER
