Inspirational Stories

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Those who will walk the journey with you 

Those who will walk the journey with you 

The Hiebert family have been long-time supporters of Parkinson SuperWalk. Al and his wife, Peggy, lived in Kelowna when Al was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2003. Like many facing a new diagnosis, they were looking for a community of individuals on...

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A Journey of Togetherness 

A Journey of Togetherness 

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...

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A Legacy of Philanthropy

A Legacy of Philanthropy

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...

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“Motion is the Lotion”

“Motion is the Lotion”

"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...

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