On September 11th, SuperWalkers heeded the call to Walk Your Way in a collective fundraising effort in communities across the country. Despite being physically separated again this year, the ongoing commitment of individual walkers, teams and donors to make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s was reflected, not only in fundraising … Read more
SuperWalk is right around the corner, but there is still time for Team and Individual registrations! This year’s walk will take place in your local community on September 11. We’ve provided everything you need to customize your own walk experience with our “Walk in a Box”. Need a little inspiration? Here are a few photos … Read more
At Parkinson Canada, we are always on the lookout for new and inventive ideas for fundraising from our community and we are never disappointed. Milton-based amateur recording engineer and drummer, Kevin Farmer is back this year with a creative, energetic (and loud) fundraising campaign that’s hard to beat. We caught up with Kevin and he … Read more
Janice Horn inspires others living with Parkinson’s to realize the benefits of taking up art. She is just one of the featured artists taking part in the inaugural Parkinson Canada Online Art Exhibit, featuring art by people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The exhibit runs from August 4th to August 31st. In this Summer of … Read more
Across Canada, most people living with Parkinson’s face the burden of significant wait times for diagnosis, as well as a lack of access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care utilizing a consistent approach. It’s time to raise the voice of people affected with Parkinson’s through advocacy efforts focused on improving care. Parkinson’s is a highly complex disease … Read more
Lanny Thomas’ positivity and drive shine through within minutes of meeting him — it’s no surprise he was the top fundraiser taking part in Pedaling for Parkinson’s in 2020. We caught up with Lanny recently as he continues to train for this year’s 40-kilometre fundraising ride in beautiful Prince Edward County. Lanny was diagnosed in … Read more
Exercise plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s, and there is growing evidence that cycling plays a specific role in better health outcomes. Randy Brotman, a credentialed PWR!Moves instructor and the owner of PERC Training, has been a certified Parkinson’s Cycling Coach through the American Council on Exercise and approved and recognized by CanFitPro since … Read more
By Krista Lamb As the director of the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Martin McKeown is investigating new treatments and interventions to help people with Parkinson’s and related disorders. With a background in engineering, much of his work looks at how to use technologies in this research, including through … Read more