The SuperWalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Canada, an important and ever-expanding resource for Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Since 1990, Canadians from across the country have come together by taking part in the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk. To date, SuperWalk has raised over $44 million to fuel research, support tools, and advocacy.
Together, we have an immense impact on the research being done, the services being offered, and the people being supported every day.
More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s, a number expected to increase substantially in the coming years, with 30 Canadians diagnosed each day. At Parkinson Canada, people with Parkinson’s are at the centre of everything we do. Parkinson Canada funds critical research, provides information and support, increases awareness and advocates for improved healthcare outcomes for people with Parkinson's across Canada. With the support of our sponsors, partners and the Parkinson’s community, we continue to invest in research dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for all people affected by Parkinson’s.
Parkinson Canada supports Canadians throughout all stages of their Parkinson journey. Every year, Parkinson Canada's programs and services reach nearly 10,000 Canadians living with Parkinson's and their care partners. They connect with our team to receive free and confidential non-medical information and support, and connection to our programs and service opportunities. We currently offer more than 120 support groups led by volunteer facilitators in communities across the country.
At Parkinson Canada, we bring together researchers to cultivate and support the most leading-edge science. Canada is home to some of the world's leading Parkinson's researchers. Since 1981, we have funded innovative research including discovery-stage science, fellowships for Movement Disorder Specialists, and training the next generation of Parkinson's research leaders. We are proud to have invested in the next generation of researchers and clinicians, many who have continued in the field determined to further our understanding of the disease as well as the care management of people living with Parkinson's.
Parkinson Canada believes that living well with Parkinson's is still possible. We are committed to raising the voice of people affected by Parkinson's and their care partners to advance solutions toward improved care, supports, and quality of life so all Canadians affected by Parkinson's can thrive. We do this by engaging directly with federal, provincial, and territorial governments to raise awareness of the impact Parkinson's disease has on the lives of Canadians as well as through engagement and collaboration with community partners and like-minded organizations. Our community initiatives raise awareness for much-needed programs and services for the Parkinson community.
