BlogPodcast feature: The Future of Research, Advocacy and Care for the Parkinson’s Community Podcast feature: The Future of Research, Advocacy and Care for the Parkinson's Community Posted Date : Apr 13, 2022 With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and April 11 having been World Parkinson’s Day, Parkinson Canada was invited to participate in the latest episode of From the Burgundy Chairs in an episode titled, The Future of Research, Advocacy and Care for the Parkinson’s Community. Host Caroline Pitfield was joined by Karen Lee PhD, Parkinson Canada CEO, Dr. Tony Lang, Movement Disorder Specialist, and Liz Loewen, a member of the Parkinson Advisory Council who also lives with Parkinson’s. In the episode, we’re sharing the story of the “Why”; why Parkinson’s continues to be so prominent in Canada. We’re also sharing the “How”, exploring the four pillars of support Parkinson Canada provides, including funding critical research, providing support programs and resources, advocating alongside people living with Parkinson’s, and building awareness for the disease. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or SoundCloud. Share this post: Your Story Matters: Inspire and Connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this Apr 15, 2025 Champion of Swagger: Dr. Veronica Bruno Apr 8, 2025 Parkinson Canada at AD/PD™ 2025 in Vienna – Day one and two Mar 31, 2025 Living Fully: My Journey with Parkinson’s