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Dear John,

Hello, my name is Larry. After my Parkinson's diagnosis 12
years ago, I struggled with its life-altering impact and found the
lack of reliable information frustrating. But after deciding to live
with Parkinson's and not let it define me, the possibilities
ahead became clearer.

My goal now is to ensure people with Parkinson's know where to
turn when they receive a diagnosis and for ongoing support.
That's why the work of Parkinson Canada is so critical -
and why I've become involved on the Board of Directors and
Parkinson Advisory Council.

In these final weeks of 2024, we are looking ahead to the growing
demand for our programs and services. More than 110,000 Canadians
live with Parkinson's right now and thousands more will be
diagnosed next year alone. The need for information, support,
research, and advocacy has never been greater - and will
continue to grow.

In response, we must take action, John. Your support today will help ensure Parkinson
Canada is ready to meet the need. And thanks to a generous gift from
the late Jeanne Olliver, every dollar you give will be matched until
December 31, 2024, while matching funds last. Your kind donation will
go TWICE AS FAR to help explore what is still possible.

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MATCH MY GIFT NOW

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Here's a sneak peek of the work Parkinson Canada is planning
for next year and the impact you'll make possible:

?      Connecting people to trusted local
supports through CareFinder, an online directory of 2,400+
Parkinson's-informed healthcare professionals, programs and
services geared to the needs of people living with Parkinson's.

>Your support will keep this resource up-to-date for the
increasing numbers of people accessing it. 

?      Empowering care partners through
peer-to-peer support that matches trained volunteer mentors with
people living with or caring for someone with Parkinson's.

>Your support will help train more mentors and empower more care
partners to find community and build resilience. 

?      Fueling research breakthroughs through
investments to improve Parkinson's diagnosis, treatment and
care.

>Your support makes you a funder of the promising scientific work
that is required for addressing the mysteries of
Parkinson's. 

?      Advocating strongly to reduce the
financial hardship of Parkinson's on families and mitigate its
growing costs to the healthcare system, which this year alone total
$3.3 billion and are expected to rise to $4.4 billion by 2034.

>Your support will help us push for government action including
access to affordable medications, better financial assistance and
disability supports, and timely, proactive healthcare from
Parkinson's specialists.

 

There's a sense of urgency that comes with a Parkinson's
diagnosis, John. The progression of the disease varies greatly from
person to person, as do its symptoms. Not knowing how or when
symptoms will change can be overwhelming. I understand these feelings
well, because I've had them too.

But even though Parkinson's can disrupt many aspects of daily
life, we will not let it define us. For me this meant reclaiming my
life and discovering activities like music and writing.

With your gift to Parkinson Canada, you'll help other Canadians
living with Parkinson's explore what redefining the condition
looks like for them, and provide them with access to the tools and
resources to help them do just that. Donate today. Not only will your
gift be matched for double the impact, but you'll receive a
tax-deductible receipt!

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Thank you in advance for your support.

 

Warm regards,

Larry Linton

Member, Parkinson Canada Board of Directors and Parkinson Advisory
Council

Living with Parkinson's since 2012

 

P.S. Remember my goal to help people with Parkinson's find
reliable information? Your donation to Parkinson Canada helps make
that possible, so people can benefit from the right support to keep
on dreaming and pursuing big goals. Give now, and you'll
receive your 2024 charitable tax receipt right away.

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