Friday, November 3, 2017
Did you know that 20 to 30 per cent of seniors experience one or more falls each year, and that the direct healthcare cost to treat injuries from falls is over $2 billion annually (Canadian Patient Safety Institute, 2015)? Since people with Parkinson…
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Monday, October 30, 2017
An undergraduate student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is conducting research into furniture design for people with low hand dexterity, including but not limited to people with Parkinson's disease. The aim is to gather information about furnitur…
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Friday, October 27, 2017
Getting a head start on your holiday shopping? Look no further! Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is hosting an online auction from November 1 (beginning at 9:00am) to November 15. Golf and spa packages, wine and family-friendly activity vouchers are all u…
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
Investigators at the University of British Columbia have designed a study to test visual abilities and eye movements in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). They are currently recruiting both people with PD and those without the condition - the…
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Friday, October 13, 2017
In March of 2017, Vancouverites Paul Gully and Lois Leslie departed for Europe on a cycling trip called Shifting Gears for Parkinson's. Their intent was to fundraise and raise awareness for Parkinson's disease in honour of their friend, Margaret deGr…
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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Forever Inked Tattoos in Surrey will be hosting a Spook-tattular flash event and raffle for Parkinson Society BC (PSBC). On Saturday, October 28th, three tattoo artists will offering Back to the Future and other seasonal flash designs to clients at $…
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Monday, October 2, 2017
THOUGHTS R LIFE is a clothing line consisting of shirts, sweaters and hoodies designed by Hilary Vanderliek. Hilary began experiencing symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) at the age of 12 and was officially diagnosed in her early twenties. Soon afte…
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Friday, September 1, 2017
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is a member based organization. We are proud to be part of a strong community united in dedication to improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease. Not only are membership fees and donations a c…
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Experienced long distance walker, Brian Wood, and a group of individuals dedicated to fundraising for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), depart for the Cotswolds in England today. They will join a seven day guided walking holiday in charming …
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Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Please be advised that resumes are no longer being accepted for this role.
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Reporting to the Marketing, Communications and Events Manager, the Data Entry Assistant works with the Resource Development Department to ass…
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