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...
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Seeking submissions for our Parkinson’s Art Exhibit
May 16, 2018 | News
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...
Register for Parkinson SuperWalk today!
May 9, 2018 | News
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...
Full Throttle’s Jim Smerdon discusses YOPD & Motorcycles
May 8, 2018 | Inspirational Stories
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...
Service Alert: Parkinson Society BC experiencing voicemail issues
May 4, 2018 | News
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 might be over, but Parkinson’s awareness activities will continue
Apr 30, 2018 | News
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...
PD AND ME by Renice Townsend (poem)
Apr 27, 2018 | Contributor’s Corner
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...
Angela Wensley talks about her experiences with Parkinson’s disease
Apr 18, 2018 | Inspirational Stories
The following is a brief interview with a community member with Parkinson's disease named Angela Wensley (pictured above). She agreed to participate as part of Parkinson Society BC's awareness efforts in 2018. 1. You track your Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptom...
Viewpoints: Spring 2018
Apr 1, 2018 | Viewpoints
In the Spring 2018 issue of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) highlights a research project led by Dr. Anish Kanungo on the impact of multi-disciplinary movement disorder clinics for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This edition features...