Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, a care partner, or a health care professional, a strong support network can make all the difference. This May, we’re looking at what it takes to build a circle of care – from connecting with health care teams and accessing essential resources, to celebrating the community members and partners there to support you every step of the way.

Community updates

CARE Fund applications are open

Our CARE Fund program provides funding to fulfill the unmet needs of the Parkinson’s community. From programs supporting quality of life to others serving marginalized communities, CARE Fund is all about bringing care where it’s needed most.

Learn more about CARE Fund >>

New research – a genetic link to Parkinson’s

A recent research paper explores the link between the CTSB gene and Parkinson’s. This type of research is key to understanding the underlying pathologies behind Parkinson’s and has the potential to open new avenues for research and disease-modifying therapies.

Read our research summary >>

May is marathon season!

This May, the Ottawa Marathon, the Calgary Marathon and the Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax are all taking place. Participants can choose to fundraise for Parkinson Canada. If you’re an avid runner, these marathons are a great way to support the Parkinson’s community and get your blood pumping!

Upcoming webinar

Join us on Wednesday, May 21, from 2–3:30 p.m. ET for a free webinar supported by Rexall Care Network. Mental health educator and care partner Rebecca Higgins will explore the emotional and practical realities of caregiving, offering insight, support, and tools for navigating change.

With more than 110,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Canada, and that number continuing to rise, our community has countless stories of courage, compassion, and care.

Today, we’re inviting you to share a story about a Parkinson’s Champion. It could be you or someone you know. Let’s honour and celebrate the many care partners who give selflessly, the health care professionals who make a difference every day, or the people living with Parkinson’s who inspire all of us.

Celebrate your champion today!

Upcoming events

Parkinson’s IQ + You Montreal
Parkinson’s IQ + You comes to Montreal for the first time and registration is now open! Join us for this free, in-person event that empowers people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Register now

SuperMOM returns!
The SuperMom Walk/Run is an annual Mother’s Day event where every step and every dollar raised helps fund support and research that benefits the women in our lives living with Parkinson’s and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Join the wal k in Vancouver!

Resources for you

From May 4 to June 10, Rexall Care Network is raising funds in nearly 400 stores across Canada — and Parkinson Canada is a proud beneficiary. Proceeds from the annual ‘bubble campaign’ will help strengthen vital supports for care partners, including our CareFinder directory and CARE Fund grants.

Visit a Rexall store to purchase a bubble and show your support. Follow @ParkinsonCanada and @RexallDrugstore to help spread the word!

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