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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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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.
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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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.
 

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.
 
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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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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.

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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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.
 


 

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.
 
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.
 

Webinar resources

Missed our webinars this summer? Catch up by watching the latest recordings, and save the date for our next webinar on 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.

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. 
 

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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