About Us
| Parkinson Society Canada is the only national full-service Parkinson’s organization serving Canadians living with Parkinson’s, with 12 regional Parkinson’s Societies and 235 Support Groups and Chapters across the country. As the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease, our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure through: support services and education, research and advocacy. With the support and funding of committed Canadians, Parkinson Society in Canada is able to provide educational workshops, conferences, a 1-800 National Information and Referral Centre, bilingual print materials and supportive services. Our Advocacy initiatives are helping to change policy at all levels of government and are helping identify new voices to speak out on behalf of people living with Parkinson’s. Our proud tradition of funding Canadian-based research has made us the largest private sector funder of Parkinson’s research in the country. Parkinson Society Canada’s National Research Program invested $1.05 million, in 2009, to fund innovative pilot projects, clinical fellowships and studentships for talented young researchers to ensure that Canada continues to engage top scientists in the study of Parkinson’s. Since 1981, Parkinson Society Canada has provided over $16.8 million to Canadian research. Monies raised by Parkinson Society in Canada fund Canadian research and that proud tradition of support, advocacy, education and research in Canada continues as we head toward our 45th anniversary in 2010. National Office Parkinson Society Canada’s national office is responsible for leading initiatives that affect all Canadians living with Parkinson’s. These include: • Raising funds for research through SuperWalk, our national event held each year in September • Funding research, and support and education programs across Canada • Staffing a National Information and Referral Centre, 1-800-565-3000 • Developing educational and information materials • Publishing e-Parkinson Post, a national online magazine • Providing up to date detailed information about Parkinson’s disease on our website, including resource links and webcasts on issues of interest • Providing support for regional partners to better meet the needs of people living with Parkinson’s Regional Partners Regional partners across the country provide information, support services and specialized programs in their regions. They organize special events locally to raise funds for services for people living with Parkinson’s. Regional partners collaborate with the national organization on national issues and key national fundraising activities. Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice |
