Over the past weeks, as I’ve immersed myself into my new role as Vice-President, Marketing and Philanthropy, I’ve learned how your philanthropy directly impacts our programs and services here at Parkinson Canada. People living with Parkinson’s are at the heart of our mission. While I’ve been inspired by the committed individuals here at Parkinson Canada … Read more
As a business leader in the manufacturing sector, Ken Squires was used to doing his own problem solving. “Figuring things out on my own and providing solutions for others,” was Ken’s management style throughout his successful career. The active retiree, who still has a knack for establishing relationships with people, went to see a neurologist … Read more
Celebrated on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change. With a background in science, Parkinson Canada’s President and CEO, Karen Lee, received her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the University … Read more
Parkinson Canada provides information and support to people affected by Parkinson’s. As part of this offering, Parkinson Canada hosts free educational webinars every month for our community members. We want to ensure that, despite the virtual context of our programming, our constituents have the opportunity to connect with us online and to attend insightful presentations … Read more
When the pandemic shut down all of their classes in March of 2020, the folks behind U-Turn Parkinson’s weren’t sure how it would impact their Winnipeg wellness centre. Founder, Tim Hague, Sr. started U-Turn Parkinson’s with a mission to empower people living with Parkinson’s in their pursuit of overall wellness. As a career nurse and … Read more
The first time most children hear about Parkinson’s is when a relative is diagnosed with it. When that happens, children will have questions about the disease and, likely, fears. They may even have heard misinformation from outside sources, all of which can be a challenge for parents and family to address. One high school student … Read more
In the same way that the experience of living with Parkinson’s is different for everyone, the way individuals seek to make a difference to the future of those living with it is unique, too. This month, we highlight the remarkable fundraising campaign of one of our top 10 fundraisers in Parkinson Canada’s Fundraising Your Way. … Read more
Thanks to donors like you, every year, Parkinson Canada invests more than $1 million into new research studies aimed at pinpointing the causes of Parkinson’s and treating its symptoms, slowing disease progression, and improving quality of life. This year, we received a remarkable and transformational gift from a couple whose lives have been touched by … Read more