Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are recruiting people with Parkinson's, their carepartners as well as healthcare providers for a graduate research study on advance care planning (ACP) for end-of-life health care decisions. ACP may include...
Looking for a reason to shop 'til you drop?Join Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) for a Charitable Shopping Night at Holt Renfrew's CF Pacific Centre location in Vancouver. The evening consists of three hours of shopping as well as a private, 19+ reception...
Chelsea Rae-Arthur is a Toronto-based flight attendant participating in Parkinson SuperWalk for the fourth time in as many years. Despite her Toronto address, the funds she raises this year will be channeled directly to British Columbia, where she grew up and where...
Spring 2016 marked year two of Step by Step, a 12-week walking program aimed at encouraging those with Parkinson's disease to increase their average daily steps. Through their participation, physical fitness and stamina are improved, assisting in combatting the...
Megan Walker Straight is a dance dynamo who has helped bring Dance for PD® to British Columbia. In early 2015, Megan's mother told her about the dance program, a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Megan, herself a...
Stefano Cataldi is a PhD student who conducts research at UBC's Centre for Applied Neurogenetics (CAN). He recently joined 4,400 individuals from around the world, including over 70 British Columbians, at the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Portland. Stefano is one...
After a long day of learning at the World Parkinson Congress, join Parkinson Society British Columbia for a relaxing social event with fellow British Columbians. There is no fee to attend. Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Time: 5pm - 7pm Location:...
Aviva Community Fund's voting round is now open! Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) hopes to bring Aware in Care kits to British Columbians with Parkinson's disease (PD). This project has been selected to be assessed by the public through voting. If...
Parkinson Society British Columbia has a network of over 50 volunteer-led support groups throughout BC. We are currently recruiting a new facilitator for the Tri-Cities Carepartner Support Group. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month between 10:00am...
