In 2022, a host of global Parkinson’s organisations joined forces to develop and launch a new logo for World Parkinson’s Day – dubbed ‘The Spark’.

The logo was designed to encourage the Parkinson’s community to speak with one voice and create a universal symbol of Parkinson’s.

The Spark is the result of an active collaboration between international Parkinson’s organisations including:

The Spark design is inspired by dopamine – the electro-chemical neurotransmitter that people with Parkinson’s are striving to retain. The group of organisations aim for this bolt to energise the Parkinson’s community around a more coordinated annual World Parkinson’s Day event, eventually bringing organisations and individuals together under one recognised umbrella that will lead to greater awareness, impact and ultimately positive change.

Any organisation, individual or group that wants to highlight and support the annual World Parkinson’s Day are encouraged to use The Spark on their promotional material for events, campaigns and communications.