I'm walking in the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk to raise money for Parkinson Canada.
Many of you have followed along my stories surrounding my dad, mainly over the course of the last two years. My family got to experience the effects that this disease has on a person and their family. Every day simple tasks become impossible for them to do. It's truly heart-breaking. It's not a life for them nor for their loved ones.
Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. Currently, there is no cure, and the need is only increasing.
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. I know this from first hand experience.
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.
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