Summer is a great time to get outside and connect with friends, family, and your community. Whether it’s attending a Parkinson Canada event near you or exercising with others, activities focused on movement and connection are key to your well-being. Read on to learn about some of the ways you can stay connected this summer.

Community updates

Community spotlight: Mime Over Mind

Mime Over Mind is one of the latest recipients of our CARE Fund program, offering free and accessible resources for people with Parkinson’s to empower themselves and alleviate symptoms through mime.

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Spinning Wheels hits the road

The Spinning Wheels riders have started their epic tour across Canada, with teams cycling thousands of kilometers to raise funds for Parkinson’s. Keep track of their updates and cheer them on!

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Get involved in research

Apply to be a grant reviewer and bring your lived experience to guide funding decisions. You can also join a study, attend an event, or, if you're a researcher, apply for funding or recruit participants.

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Upcoming webinar

On August 20 from 2-3 p.m., join Dr. Kwang-soo Kim and Dr. Agnete Kirkeby for a fascinating webinar on the status of stem cell therapies in clinical trials. These therapies represent promising new candidates for a new drug for Parkinson’s. Learn how these therapies work, and what they mean for people living with Parkinson’s.

Living well with Parkinson’s

Be sure to grab the latest edition of Every Victory Counts. This handy Canadian edition is designed for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. It covers everything from understanding the condition to treatment options and tips for living well.

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Upcoming events

SuperWalk is one month away!
SuperWalk is coming to a community near you on Sept. 6 and 7. There is still time to register and to raise funds to support people across Canada affected by Parkinson’s. But don’t delay, SuperWalk is only a month away! Come out to your local walk and experience an unforgettable connection as we walk together in support of our community.
Register and get fundraising

Take on the August walking challenge
What better way to get ready for SuperWalk than with the August walking challenge - a pledge to take one step for each of the 110,000 people living with Parkinson’s across Canada. You can even connect with others in your community and take the challenge together!
Take the challenge!

Coming to a cinema near you
On August 8, the feature-length film Shook will premiere in cinemas across Canada. Set in Toronto, the film features a struggling writer whose father is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and shows how it affects both of their lives. The film is an important reminder of how storytelling has the power to help raise awareness about Parkinson’s.
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Community highlight

Professor Denis Soulet’s research into the neuroprotective properties of Zuranolone is offering hope for its potential to slow or change the course of Parkinson’s. This funding was made possible due to the generous contributions provided by the Della Vedova family. Charitable contributions such as theirs make a real difference in research.

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