Research holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson’s. Scientific excellence and the courage of both researchers and participants are vital to the search for treatments and a cure. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, since 1981, the Parkinson Canada Research Program has invested more than $32 million in funding for research, … Read more
Those familiar with the course of Parkinson’s will know that every Parkinson’s journey is unique and that there are treatments that work well for some and not for others. There have been times where past research studies have failed because of the assumption that all patients will react to a treatment in the same way. … Read more
If you have participated in Pedaling for Parkinson’s, you are familiar with the Pedaling for Parkinson’s Research Grant that your fundraising dollars help support. This month, we’d like to share an example of the vital research that your fundraising dollars make possible. And how funding provided by Jeff and Shelley Parr in memory of Dr. … Read more
At the heart of the clinical studies carried out by researchers seeking better treatments or a cure for Parkinson’s, are the volunteers, ordinary people just like you, helping to advance the science and potentially improving or even saving lives in the decades to come through their participation. Susan Fullerton is one of those brave volunteers. … Read more