On August 17th, I will be participating in my fourth Pedaling for Parkinson's event in Prince Edward County.
Parkinson's disease is in my family. My Father (now deceased) lived with Parkinson's for several decades and now one of my brothers has it.
Strangely, Canada has the highest rate of Parkinson's disease in the world. And sadly, the incidence of Parkinson's disease is on the rise and there is no cure.
Pedaling for Parkinson's is a cycling event that was created to raise awareness about Parkinson's and raise money for research.
If you'd like to donate, and we'd be very grateful if you did, please click on the link above.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
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.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20376055
