Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Due to the increasing demand for peer support groups, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is actively recruiting a volunteer Support Group Facilititator to assist in strengthening the Parkinson's community in Surrey.
The responsibilities of t…
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017
The Extravaganza Eleganza is back at The Columbia in New Westminster as part of New West Pride. Join a royal lineup of drag queens, including performances by Carlotta Gurl, Hope Diamond, Tequila Mockingbird, Gina Tonic, Robin Loveless, Celestial Seas…
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Monday, July 24, 2017
This month, the World Parkinson Coalition announced the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) 2019 ambassadors. Ambassadors are all living with Parkinson's disease (PD), have attended at least one past WPC and wish to help others experience this event. They…
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Friday, July 21, 2017
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) advocates for improved awareness and treatment options for the Parkinson's community in British Columbia. One element of our advocacy plan is expansion of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program. DBS is a su…
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Every year in British Columbia there are hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of wildfires (also called forest fires). The smoke from these fires effects air quality and often contains fine particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs (Environmen…
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Monday, July 10, 2017
A new research interest of Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre (PPRC)
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are recruiting patients with typical PD and healthy controls, between the ages of 40-80, who are interested in participating in r…
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to announce the prize for the Parkinson SuperWalk BC SuperStar Walker Draw. Any BC walker who raises $1,000 or more will be entered in a draw to win a 5-day, 4-night guided fishing trip for 2 on BC…
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
As of May 25, 2017, you can now donate your Shoppers Optimum Points™ to Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). By donating some (or all) of your Shoppers Optimum Points™ to PSBC, you are making it possible for us to use your points at Shoppers Dr…
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Friday, June 9, 2017
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the Me-n-Ed's Charity Golf Tournament in Burnaby, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) staff drew the winner of the Champions for Parkinson's Raffle. The winner is Hendrika Brunke of Surrey, BC, who purchased her raf…
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Friday, June 9, 2017
Congratulations to Ralph Ayers of Kelowna, BC, who won the Parkinson SuperWalk Race to Register incentive on June 9, 2017! Ralph was one of the British Columbians who registered online for SuperWalk before Friday, June 9 in addition to raising $200 o…
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