The following is an article written by Jeff Marshall for Parkinson’s Awareness Month in 2025. I am a magician of sorts. Every day, I step into the world and perform a disappearing act. The audience—unsuspecting travellers, my employer, colleagues, the public—sees what...
On April 5, 1957, Paula Shepherd arrived in Canada from Finland at the age of 10. No one in her family spoke a word of English, but she was determined to learn the language. Despite the Herculean effort, she succeeded, and in May of 1971, she earned her first degree:...
The following is an article written by Taylor Caron of Salmo, BC, that was published in local Kootenay newspapers for Parkinson’s Awareness Month in 2025. At 46, being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) was not on my map for the year—but...
Alex Petrie faced a long and frustrating journey before receiving his Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis. For years, the loving father of three and devoted husband of 45 years pushed his doctor to investigate his symptoms, which were always brushed off as anxiety and...
Hailing from humble beginnings in Langham, Saskatchewan, Barry Humphreys embodies the definition of hard work and confidence. He rose from a junior accounts receivable clerk to Chief Financial Officer of PotashCorp, one of Canada’s largest mining corporations. A...
"Motion is the lotion” has long been Ross McGaw’s motto. The son of a lighthouse keeper, Ross grew up by the sea on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom but called Whistler home for 35 years with his wife, Linda. Ross began his career in 1975 as a high school teacher...
This article touches on the difficult topic of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s important to seek help. The Suicide Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 and can be reached by calling or texting 9-8-8. Additionally,...
Corrina Masson is Parkinson Society British Columbia’s (PSBC) very own registered social worker and counsellor. With a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in social work from McGill University, Corrina has eight years of experience in the field, including three years...
When Todd Wallace noticed a few concerning symptoms in his left hand and arm in the spring of 2013, he visited his family doctor, who suspected Todd may have Parkinson’s disease (PD). This was confirmed by a neurologist several months later, which came as both a shock...
