
This
summer I am taking part in Pedaling for Parkinson's - a cycling event that was
created to raise awareness about Parkinson's and raise funds for research.
Thanks to the support of our sponsors, your donation dollars go directly
towards a Pedaling for Parkinson’s Research Grant and the Parkinson Canada Research Program.
Parkinson's
is a neurodegenerative disease. Movement is normally controlled by dopamine, a
chemical that carries signals between the nerves in the brain. When cells that
normally produce dopamine die, the symptoms of Parkinson's appear. Currently,
there is no cure. The need is only increasing.
More than 25 Canadians are diagnosed with Parkinson's every day; more than one
person every hour. By 2031, the number of people living with Parkinson’s in
Canada will more than double. Your
support fuels the increasing need for research to improve quality of life and
ultimately find a cure.
With your support we can help Parkinson Canada realize their vision of a better
life today for Canadians living with Parkinson's; a world without Parkinson's
tomorrow.