About Shake On
Ten years ago, my dad James was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. If you know someone with Parkinson's, you know how it changes everything — not just for them, but for the whole family. My dad has always been my biggest supporter. He's the reason I fell in love with hockey, the reason I kept pushing through every challenge to get here. Since his diagnosis, he's adopted a phrase that's become our family mantra: Shake On — a reminder to keep moving forward, no matter what.
This season, I wanted to find a way to use my platform as a professional hockey player for something bigger than the game. So I launched Shake On. I play defense for the New York Sirens in the PWHL, and I wear number 20. For the 2025–26 season, I personally pledged $20 for every point I scored, every block I made, and every New York Sirens win — contributing $1,080 to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research. The NHL's incredible $10,000 contribution, the generosity of pledge matchers, and the support of Gwyn Phillips, Haley Winn, fans, followers, and teammates made this so much bigger than I ever imagined. Thank you for believing in this from the very beginning.
More than 6 million people worldwide live with Parkinson's, and there's still no cure. But research is making progress, and every dollar helps. Thank you to everyone who pledged, donated, or shared the campaign — 100% of what you gave goes directly to MJFF's research efforts. Let's Shake On together.
~ Ally Simpson
