Our vision is for a better life with a brighter future for British Columbians living with Parkinson’s today and a world without Parkinson’s tomorrow. Although Parkinson’s is complex, our core strategies to achieve our vision were simple.
- Advocate on behalf of people living with Parkinson’s to influence relevant public policy.
- Produce credible education materials about Parkinson’s to enhance the knowledge of people living with Parkinson’s, healthcare professionals, and the general public.
- Provide effective support services to more people living with Parkinson’s to extend our reach.
- Fund the best research projects to improve treatment and find a cure for Parkinson’s.
Our people delivered:
- We extensively promoted the Canadian Guidelines on Parkinson’s Disease to healthcare professionals throughout British Columbia.
- We produced and premiered Undefeated. An Intimate Portrait of Parkinson’s – a documentary about 5 unshakeable people living with Parkinson’s, produced and distributed over 2,500 copies of Parkinson’s Disease. Understanding and Moving Forward – a comprehensive handbook about living with Parkinson’s, and hosted over 250 people at educational workshops and seminars.
- We managed 52 support groups throughout British Columbia, responded to more than 1,700 information requests, and facilitated 18 connections through PD Link.
- We funded innovative research through the Parkinson Society Canada National Research Program.
None of this would be possible without the gracious financial support of our members, donors, and sponsors. Needless to say, it has been an eventful, momentous, and rewarding year.