I'm walking in the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk to raise money for Parkinson Canada. My father died from Parkinson’s, as did my dear friend, Joanne. I now have 3 very close friends with Parkinson’s. I am walking for all of them.
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.
Every donation of $20.00 and over receives a charitable tax receipt. Every dollar counts! Your donation will help those living with Parkinson’s now, and help create a world without Parkinson’s tomorrow.
Thank you!
Vicki