Shake, Shake, Shake, a benefit concert, returned for a third year at The Imperial in Vancouver. On May 25th, guests enjoyed performances by Khari Wendell McClelland, Dawn Pemberton and Emily Chambers. VIP attendees were treated to an exclusive...
In 2017, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), in partnership with the Parkinson's Foundation, made Aware in Care kits available to British Columbians affected by Parkinson's disease (PD). These kits can be used as tools to help people with Parkinson's and...
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) Above and Beyond Awards. These remarkable individuals, each deeply involved in the Parkinson's community, embody resilience, compassion, and an enduring commitment to enriching...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking submissions for an art exhibit through August 2018 at “the Moat” gallery space at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch to showcase original work by local artists living with Parkinson’s disease, their...
Parkinson SuperWalk is an event that celebrates the strength of the Parkinson's community by bringing together individuals from across the country. Together, we can change the course of Parkinson's disease (PD). Beginning the weekend of September 8th and...
You might recognize Jim Smerdon from Parkinson Society BC’s (PSBC) 2016 Awareness Campaign, This is Parkinson’s disease. If you have been to Parkinson SuperWalk in Vancouver, you might remember his family’s team, Show me the Smerdons, which was consistently...
Updated: Thursday, May 4, 2018 at 3:47pm PST We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our voicemail system. At this time, you may be unable to leave a voicemail for the Society or a member of staff. We are, however, able to accept incoming...
April is internationally recognized as Parkinson's Awareness Month and, while it is coming to a close, awareness initiatives will continue year-round. First of all, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) would like to thank everyone who supported our...
Multiple Sclerosis was diagnosedIn 2002, I was toldThis did not compute with what I readIn 2004, Parkinson's disease was diagnosed insteadHeading into my 16th year, What am I feeling, what do I fear? This life is not what I would have chosenEspecially now when I...
