An empowered community is one with the tools it needs to thrive. It’s a community whose issues are heard and addressed, and where members of the community feel supported and cared for. We’re working every day to ensure our community is empowered and cared for with the resources they need.

Community updates

CARE Fund is bringing care where it's needed

Care Fund is a new a program by Parkinson Canada. It’s dedicated to nurturing initiatives that tackle the unmet needs within the Parkinson's community through funding and support for a range of programs. Applications are currently open for new Care Fund funding, and there is a total of $100,000 available.

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Reflections on Parkinson's Awareness Month

Parkinson’s Awareness Month (PAM) is coming to an end, but its spirit lives on. This year we were able to collaborate with our incredible community and organize one of our most impressive Awareness Month's yet. Let’s delve into some of PAM’s notable highlights, commemorating our collective efforts and strides forward.

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Insights, Patient Engagement Workshop

Research may be conducted in a lab, but it should always be grounded by the people it aims to help. That’s why our research has been working to bridge the gap between the Parkinson’s community and the lab. Our recent workshop sparked conversations between individuals living with Parkinson's and researchers, resulting in invaluable insights.

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Upcoming events

SuperMom Walk/Run

This Mother’s Day on May 12, SuperMom is back, and it isn’t too late to start fundraising! Lace up your shoes and get ready, because every dollar we raise supports those impacted by Parkinson’s and funds groundbreaking research. Let’s show how much we care by walking and running together for a cause that really matters. Everyone is welcome! Learn more about SuperMom.

Parkinson's IQ + You Winnipeg

Back for the second time in Canada, Parkinson’s IQ + You is coming to Winnipeg. This event will empower the Parkinson’s community with information on the latest research, tips for managing Parkinson’s and more! Read about the event and register.

Upcoming webinar

It’s important to be heard and understood, and difficulty communicating can become more difficult as Parkinson’s progresses. Join us on Wednesday, May 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, as Speech-Language Pathologist Sarah Awde, founder of Get LOUD! Stay LOUD!, discusses why the voice is affected by Parkinson’s, as well as therapeutic approaches to improve your ability to communicate.

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