People

Jane Burston

parkinsons.org.uk

Jane Burston is listed by Parkinson’s UK as Jane Burston OBE. Own published biography: Jane Burston OBE In my day job, I run a charity of a similar size. I bring experience of what others in the charity sector are doing, so we can keep up to date. I also have a lot of fundraising experience, having raised over £150m for my organisation in the last 4 years. Previously, I was head of a department of a large science lab, responsible for managing £18m of scientific research each year, so I can also contribute to discussions about research for new treatments. I’m involved with Parkinson’s UK because my dad was diagnosed at age 40. I used to run a lot of marathons for Parkinson’s and have met some fantastic people on sponsored walks who are now firm friends. Because of my dad and my younger friends with Parkinson’s, I think a lot about how Parkinson’s UK can support people of working age with Parkinson’s and the challenges they face, such as caring for younger families. I love volunteering for Parkinson’s UK and hope I get re-elected so I can continue to contribute to making life better for everyone affected. Watch Jane's chat with Gary Shaughnessy (our Chair) on YouTube to find out more about her interests, background and why she became a Parkinson's UK trustee.