Stories from the Front
Bill now serves as a volunteer extraordinaire for Parkinson Society Maritime Region Borgny of Ontario, diagnosed at age 80 Callum enjoys raising funds for Parkinson's To help keep depression at bay, Cindy volunteers with Parkinson Society Southern Alberta At 42, Dan had to go on disability Every Thursday morning, Diane heads to her community sports and recreation centre When fatigue strikes, Else has to stop what she’s doing and take a rest Don of Manitoba, diagnosed at age 34, used to glide across the ice as a hockey defenceman Walking through a crowded room takes all of Doug's concentration The family will head out on SuperWalk with Hayleigh leading the way Staying on her feet is a problem for Helen, diagnosed at age 43 Janice recalls weeping inconsolably on learning of her sister Beth’s Parkinson’s diagnosis Jim tries to walk 5 kilometres every day When Joy was diagnosed at 45, her youngest child was three Judy of Ontario, diagnosed at age 29 Kenny finds it a little tough to get going in the mornings Lynda of Ontario, diagnosed at age 34 Baking a cake takes Maureen of the Maritimes twice as long as it used to Pat of British Columbia, diagnosed at age 47 “I’m starting to stutter and stammer a little more than I’d like to,” says Peter Rex of British Columbia, diagnosed at age 41 Ryan of New Brunswick had noticed weakness in his left arm and hand at 26 Robbie of Quebec, diagnosed at age 28 Deep brain stimulation surgery put the guitar back in Ron's hands It’s the little things that drive Shelby, diagnosed at age 40, round the bend Stephanie was upfront about her medical condition when she met her partner At 34, Tammy had to give up her job assembling power seat adjusters Like many people with Parkinson’s, Walter has a shuffling gait Viola, diagnosed at age 44, draws strength from her faith and takes refuge in creating art |
