I'm Pedaling for Parkinson’s again this year. As many of you may know I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a little more than 4 years ago.  I am hoping to raise $1000 this year to support this cause.

Over the past few years many of you have been very generous and supportive of my cause and is greatly appreciated.  Hopefully reading this will encourage others to do the same.  For my part I am pledging to ride 750 kms between now and the end of the season.

Thank you for your support.


Ross

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.

Parkinson's is a disease that affects not only individuals but also families, friends and care partners who come together to manage the realities of Parkinson's.

Parkinson's is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world. In the brain, nerves exchange signals through dopamine, a chemical that controls movement. Parkinson's symptoms occur when cells that produce dopamine die. Currently, there is no cure, and the need is only increasing. By 2031, the number of people living with Parkinson's in Canada will more than double. The support you provide makes a positive impact: improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's disease as well as finding a cure.

With your donation, we can help people with Parkinson's live a better life today and work toward a world without Parkinson's tomorrow.