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Jessica Lewgood, stepped up to run her local SuperWalk in 2013 when the previous organizers were unavailable. Pictured above with SuperWalk supporter Rosemarie Burgess.<\/p><\/div>At Parkinson Society Canada, we celebrate the everyday heroes who help improve the lives of people with Parkinson\u2019s. Regardless of their personal or professional background, these doctors, health care professionals, volunteers and people with Parkinson\u2019s go the extra mile to inspire extraordinary hope for the greater Parkinson\u2019s community.<\/p>\n

During Parkinson\u2019s Awareness Month (April), we invite you to read their inspirational stories.<\/p>\n

Getting Connected to the Parkinson\u2019s Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n

More familiar to working with elite athletes in need of a training program or exercise regimen, Jessica Lewgood was forced outside her comfort zone when she was approached to run a Parkinson\u2019s specific exercise program in Regina, Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n

After five years on the job, Jessica has two new families.\u00a0 Her personal family with a baby due in June, and a new Parkinson\u2019s family, which gave her a newfound perspective on what people with the disease go through on a daily basis.\u00a0 She\u2019s always been interested in sports related injuries and is very active in various activities in her own time. Working with people with Parkinson\u2019s has let her see another side of physical disability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with the Parkinson\u2019s exercise group has been a huge learning experience for me. I\u2019ve learned a lot about Parkinson\u2019s and what exercises are beneficial to managing the disease. Some people with Parkinson\u2019s have other health issues like a heart condition. We\u2019re kind of treating their overall condition,\u201d added Jessica.<\/p>\n

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Contributions Beyond Words<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angelina Batten, a Speech-Language Pathologist working with Western Health in Newfoundland, has gone above and beyond for her tight-knit community of people with Parkinson\u2019s. In addition to running a speech education program, which started in 2009, Angelina launched a related therapy program to help people in need improve their speech, vocal endurance and facial expressions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur group really is like a small family. It\u2019s a personal and professional satisfaction. I get to see improvements in the group personally. We have people who increase their abilities by over 50%. Seeing that progress keeps me centered and helps me keep things in context,\u201d said Angelina.<\/p>\n

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Not Slowing Down: A One-of-a-Kind Adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n

While many of us see sandy beaches and reclining chairs as the ideal vacation getaway, Linda Jean Remmer, diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s in late 2009, is much more inclined for remote destinations and adventure.<\/p>\n

In December 2013, Linda Jean and Ross, her husband of 44 years, set out on a journey to Uganda and Rwanda to see silverback gorillas in their native habitat.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was worried about how long I\u2019d be capable to travel. In 2011, we went to Kenya and Tanzania, but that trip was well organized. We went by plane and jeep to remote locations and game parks. We saw elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and cape buffalo plus all the major animals,\u201d Linda Jean remembered.<\/p>\n

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An Everyday Heroine Living with Parkinson\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with many people newly diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s, No\u00eblla Chicoine thought she had a rare disease that no one else had or could relate to. With a 28 year career as a preschool teacher, No\u00eblla understood the need to educate herself on Parkinson\u2019s right away. Her research led her to Parkinson Society Quebec (PSQ).<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I got my diagnosis, I thought I was the only one with Parkinson\u2019s. It felt like my soul fell down. I didn\u2019t feel like I was in control of my life anymore. I always lived life at 120 kilometres per hour; after the diagnosis I slowed down to 30. After getting medication, I sped up to 70 kilometres per hour. I can live well at this pace,\u201d No\u00eblla insisted.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read the full story<\/p>\n

A Different Approach to Life: One Family\u2019s Young Onset Parkinson\u2019s Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Martin Parker reached out unsuccessfully to touch the \u2019s\u2019 key on his computer keyboard, he just assumed he was injured. He moved on with his life, hoping as anyone would that he would heal in time with full movement returning to his hand.<\/p>\n

As time went on, Martin\u2019s symptoms increased. First his left hand lost dexterity where a tremor soon developed. Later his left foot began to curl involuntarily, reducing his ability to walk. When his speech started to slur, and he couldn\u2019t perform some fine-motor tasks, Martin\u2019s wife Meghan insisted it was time to see the doctor.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo tell the truth, I ignored the symptoms at first. When it got to the point that I couldn\u2019t get my cellphone out of my pocket, Meghan said it was time to see someone,\u201d Martin recalled.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read the full story<\/p>\n

Helping the Parkinson\u2019s Movement Personally and Professionally<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the only movement disorder specialist in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region of Quebec, Dr. Martin Cloutier is a crucial healthcare provider for the local Parkinson\u2019s community.<\/p>\n

More than half of his approximate 1000 patients have Parkinson\u2019s disease. Dr. Cloutier, Director of Clinical Medicine at the Neuro Rive Sud, sees most of his patients twice a year, adding additional appointments as needed, while working closely with public clinics and family doctors to provide the highest level of care.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe patients in our Parkinson\u2019s clinic receive personal attention. We don\u2019t book short appointments. It\u2019s essential that we give our patients the time to tell us what they feel is important for them,\u201d said Dr. Cloutier.<\/p>\n

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