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e-Parkinson Post from Parkinson Canada
August 2022 edition

Marie's legacy

An invitation to help us end Parkinson's
Take the next step in your estate planning journey by joining
Parkinson Canada's community of supporters who have named us in
their estate plans. Leaving a gift to Parkinson Canada in your will is
a meaningful way to reduce your estate taxes, help people living with
Parkinson's and is a powerful way to be remembered. Your legacy
will make a difference. 
 

Marie smiling in black and white photo, wearing nurse uniform

Read Melissa Thompson-Schultz's story about her wonderful Aunt
Marie who made the decision to remember Parkinson Canada in her will a
decision that didn't come as a surprise to her niece.
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Download our will planning guide
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Announcing over $1.3 million in research funding
Parkinson Canada is pleased to continue to invest in Canadian research
and researchers who are uncovering new ways for those impacted by
Parkinson's to live well.

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Every Victory Counts Canadian Edition

Launching the first-ever Canadian Edition of Every Victory
Counts®
We've partnered with the Davis Phinney Foundation to publish the
latest edition of the Every Victory Counts® manual, creating a
resource with information Canadians need to live well with
Parkinson's.
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Family of four sitting on a couch and smiling

Joining a global initiative to take action against Parkinson's
The Brain Health Unit at the World Health Organization (WHO) recently
invited Parkinson Canada to participate in a workshop of organizations
and advocates from around the world to discuss the global state of
Parkinson's.

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Video feature: Living well with Parkinson's
Every single day, more Canadians are diagnosed with Parkinson's. Our
goal is to empower people living with Parkinson's to live well no
matter where they are in their journey. We are here to help.

 

Woman sitting and smiling with her hand to her chin

Loving myself through Parkinson's
"I recognize that there's a part of me missing, and I
deserve to explore why." This is how Caitlin Nagy felt as she
was turning 40, after receiving an early onset Parkinson's diagnosis.
Read Caitlin's story.
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Man smiling while standing outside

Inspired to share: Brock Carlton's story
Brock Carlton, a member of the Parkinson Advisory Council, has
been sharing a series of stories encapsulating his experience with
adjusting to life with Parkinson's.
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A lifetime "SuperWalker" from the age of two
"I don't like Parkinson's," says 12-year-old
Will Isaac-Kulesza who started walking in SuperWalk at the age of two
and is still going strong in honour of his grandfather.
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Explore our blog
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Walk or ride for those impacted by Parkinson's this fall

 
After two years, SuperWalk is back in person and will be taking place
across the country on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11.
Register or support our walkers today.
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With upcoming rides in Orangeville, ON, Summerside, PE and with the
option to ride from wherever you are registration for Pedaling for
Parkinson's is now open.
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The Growling Beaver Brevet

Founded by cyclists for cyclists, The Growling Beaver Brevet invites
participants to ride for wellness while fueling research and raising
awareness for Parkinson Canada in Collingwood, ON on Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Webinar resources
Missed our webinars this summer? Catch up by watching the latest
recordings, and save the date for our next webinar on
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Wednesday, Sept. 21.

When Life Gives You Parkinson's
In the latest podcast episode, "I Was Clueless About Caregiving",
Larry Gifford speaks with Dave Iverson about family, life choices and
what it means to be a caregiver.

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Keeping an eye on spinning wheels
Read the latest of our coverage on the Spinning Wheels Cycling Tour, a
group cycling from one side of the country to the other to raise funds
and awareness for Canadians living with Parkinson's. 

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Stay up to date
Always stay up to date with the latest happening at Parkinson Canada,
and in your community, by visiting parkinson.ca.
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parkinson.ca | [email protected]
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Toll-free: 1-800-565-3000

 

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