You have a lot to celebrate. Thank you for your generous support and contributions to Parkinson Canada in . We are so pleased to share with you some highlights from last year.
Although these past couple of years have been filled with uncertainty, together with donors and volunteers like you, we are confident that we can continue to grow and positively impact our community as we move forward.
Together, we will make a brighter future for Canadians living with Parkinson’s today, while we work towards a world without Parkinson’s tomorrow.
What You Made Possible in
Research
RCAC is formed
The Research and Clinical Advisory Committee (RCAC) was formed in to advance Parkinson’s research. It consists of:
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Scientific community members
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Clinical community members
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Patient care professionals
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Patient advocates
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Parkinson Canada Board Member
This committee will help Parkinson Canada in continuing to be the go-to source for Parkinson’s knowledge.
$700,000 invested into
17 new research projects.
700+ participants enrolled in the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN).
Advocacy
Key findings from the roundtable series were presented in as part of our National Advocacy webinar.
PAC is formed
members
provinces
[The PAC] puts the person with Parkinson’s and the caregiver at the table with Parkinson Canada.
Support
Virtual events
Resilience Webinar
In our most popular webinar yet, speakers shared what resilience means to them and specific strategies for living well with Parkinson’s.
East Coast Kitchen Party
Our kitchen party included music, storytelling and a celebration of our East Coast Parkinson’s community.
Parkinson Canada Online Art Exhibit
Our first Online Art Exhibit featured works by artists living with Parkinson’s and the exhibit’s opening ceremony included a conversation with an Art Therapist.
More virtual support groups were added
450% more virtual
support groups
63 active support groups across Canada
3 new National Support Groups
2 support groups in Quebec
Awareness
Canadians across the country took part in our events in-person and virtually
participants in Parkinson Canada SuperWalk raised $1.3 million
participants in Pedaling for Parkinson’s raised over $185,000
The Parkinson’s community is thriving on our social media accounts
Thank you for helping to make all this and much more possible.
What will 2022 look like with your support?
3 Comments on “Your 2021 impact”
I’m 86 years old and curious to know if any improvements have been made regarding lack of energy, walking and speech difficulties, any advice or help would be appreciated, Ian.. PS I live in the Guelph area.
Hello Ian, if you have questions or need further assistance, you can contact Parkinson Canada’s Information and Referral team where our staff can help connect you with community resources and programs, and answer your non-medical questions. This service is available Canada-wide, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm ET for people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners, and health care professionals. Email info@parkinson.ca or call us toll-free at 1-800-565-3000.
Nice io know that supports are there, informations are there.
Thanks for the hard work of the organization.