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The PSP Association

Trustee Jon Garrard makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The PSP Association.

Trustee Jon Garrard makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The PSP Association. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), is a rare and incurable neurological condition and the charity provides support for families from across the UK who are affected in some way by the disease.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0754 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘The PSP Association’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘The PSP Association’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1037087. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.pspassociation.org.uk/
*The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is not responsible for content on external websites

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Thu 23 Oct 2025 15:27

The PSP Association

(PSPA) works to ensure the 10,000 people in the UK living with the rare neurological conditions Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration receive the support and care they need.

Jon's story

Jon's story
Jon found it a difficult task to raise concerns about his dad's health after spotting changes in his behaviour. Initially Jon's dad, Chris, was diagnosed with Parkinson's but further investigations revealed it was Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

A stark reality

A stark reality
Within a year of diagnosis, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy had completely transformed Chris. Now unable to walk or talk, he also needed help to dress and eat. Four years after his diagnosis, Jon's dad sadly lost his fight against PSP.

Unlocking scientific breakthroughs

Unlocking scientific breakthroughs
There’s much we don’t know about PSP, but science is getting closer to establishing a test that would help diagnose the condition faster. With your help we can raise the funds we need to make scientific breakthroughs a reality. 

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This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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