April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
| TORONTO, ON, April 4, 2011 . . . April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, when Parkinson’s organizations around the world draw attention to Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder affecting over 100,000 Canadians and 6 million people worldwide. Across Canada, Parkinson Awareness Month activities will include Parkinson tulip sales, concerts, breakfasts, educational presentations, conferences and other informational events. “Ten regional partners with 240 chapters and support groups are reaching out to Canadians to let them know that if they or someone they know has Parkinson’s, we’re here for them. We have services and programs in communities across Canada,” says Joyce Gordon, President & CEO, Parkinson Society Canada. The red tulip, the worldwide floral symbol of Parkinson’s will feature prominently in all the activities including sales of fresh cut and potted tulips in public locations across the country. “Whether someone is newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s, or has Young-Onset Parkinson’s, whether they have lived with Parkinson’s for 20 years or they are a family member dealing with the progression and later stages of the disease, we encourage them to turn to Parkinson Society Canada for support, educational materials and advocacy on their behalf,” Gordon added. Parkinson Society Canada also funds research into better treatments, improved quality of life, causes and a cure. Parkinson’s Awareness Activities include: Visit www.parkinson.ca for up-to-date information on Parkinson’s Awareness Month activities across Canada. Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease for which there is no cure. Over 100,000 Canadians and over 6 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s. Since 1965, Parkinson Society Canada, 10 regional partners, 240 chapters and support groups have been dedicated to providing support, education, research and advocacy on behalf of Canadians with Parkinson’s. |
