I'm Pedaling for Parkinson’s to raise money for Parkinson Canada.

This year, I'm taking part in 'Go the Distance' and have set a goal of riding 6ook or more during the month of August. Rather than travelling to PEC for the one-day ride, I'm donating what I would have spent on travel and accommodations to P4P.

While I'm primarily riding for my brother-in-law, several other members of my extended family have had Parkinson's. Not many Canadian families are unaffected by this disease.

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.