Welcome to Parkinson Maritimes Region.
The Annual General Meeting of the Parkinson Society Maritime Region will be held May 25th, 2013
The Parkinson Society Maritime Region is calling for the attendance and participation of all Chapters, Support Groups, and Members to our Annual General Meeting, to be held at the Mariott Courtyard Hotel in Halifax on May 25th, 2013.
This is a critical turning point for our Organization, and we need your voice, your presence, and your participation to help define how we will move forward. To learn more, We encourage you to read our Call for Participation and our Call for Nominations.
May 1st UPDATE
We are pleased to announce as of May 1st, that Dr. Gail Eskes of the Halifax-based Brain Repair Center, and Bruce Ireland, Chair of the Parkinson Society National Board of Directors, will be presenting to the Membership during our May 25th Annual General Meeting. To learn more about our guest speakers, Click Here.
Online Registration is now open for Parkinson’s SuperWalk 2013!
The Parkinson’s SuperWalk is the largest fundraising event in Canada benefiting people living with Parkinson’s. The walk takes place in 90 communities across Canada during the weekends of September 7-8, and 14-15. This year’s SuperWalk goal is to raise $3.3 million.
The funds raised in Canada stay in Canada and are used to provide education and support for over 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s. The Parkinson’s Society has raised over $20 million to fund vital research, education, support, and advocacy since 1990.
The Parkinson Society Maritime Region currently boasts 18 walks to help support 8,400 Maritimers living with Parkinson’s. For more information on your region’s SuperWalk and how to get involved, please visit Parkinson's Superwalk 2013.
Funds Go To:
· Toll-free Information and Support Line
· Chapters and Support Groups
· News, e-Newsletter and Research Updates
· Information Kits and Resource Library (Halifax and Chapters)
· Special Events, Workshops, and Conferences
· Research
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Scotiabank's Atlantic Dealer Finance Centre Supports the Parkinson's
Steve Tysnki, Director and Centre Manager of Scotiabank's Atlantic Dealer Finance Centre, has announced that his business unit has a dedicated team running in support of Parkinson's at the 10th Annual Blue Nose Marathon, sponsored by Scotiabank.
The runners have designated the funds they raise to benefit the Parkinson Society Maritime Region, and are asking for the public's support and the help of the broader Parkinson Community. For more information on how you can support the ADFC team & Parkinson's, please visit our Events Page, orhttp://bluenosemarathon.com to learn more about this world-class event.
World Parkinson's Congress
October 1 - 4, 2013; Montreal, Canada
The only global Parkinson's conference that brings together the entire Parkinson's community: People with Parkinson's Disease, those who care for them, medical & health professionals, and dedicated researchers working toward a cure and better treatments
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Would you like to participate in an upcoming Parkinson's study?
Dalhousie University is preparing to conduct a study regarding Skills to Help Attention Recovery for Persons with Parkinson's, and are asking for volunteers from the Parkinson's Community. For more information on the study, Click Here.
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Parkinson Society Maritime Region is a registered charity under Canada Revenue Act.
