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    Category: People touched by Parkinson’s

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    Carol Patterson in the driver seat of her car, Lulu

    Life is a Highway: The Driving Adventures of Carol and Lulu

    For many, driving represents personal freedom, control, and independence. Retaining the ability to drive is a significant concern of many … Read More

    Sasha Au Yong with a copy of her children's book about Parkinson's disease

    New children’s book raises awareness for Parkinson’s disease

    Sasha Au Yong, a recent graduate of Pickering College in Newmarket, Ontario, has just published her first book, Something’s Different … Read More

    Blake Bell, Parkinson Canada SuperWalk participant

    Getting involved with Parkinson Canada SuperWalk was a part of my healing: Blake Bell’s reflections

    Blake Bell was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 49. He recalls that his neurologist took three minutes to … Read More

    Dan Steele, with his son Michael (age 8) in 2015, five years after Dan was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

    Your generosity gives hope to Dan, funds life-changing research

    Dan Steele was in his early-40s, focused on a career as a civil servant, a role as a volunteer ski … Read More

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