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...
Inspirational Stories
Empower the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
Keep Moving, Never Give Up
Jul 25, 2024 | Inspirational Stories
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...
Twin Harmony: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Adaptation and Togetherness
Jun 10, 2024 | Inspirational Stories
Identical twin brothers Jim and Pat Smerdon enjoyed a childhood rich with shared adventure, discovery, and the types of playful jokes one can only get away with as a twin. “We were known to have switched classes in school to play tricks on unsuspecting teachers,” Pat...
Finding Renewed Hope with Young Onset Parkinson’s
May 24, 2024 | Inspirational Stories
Until a few years ago, Catherine Pezarro was a career person with a highly active lifestyle. She enjoyed a variety of activities, from regular running, skiing, and yoga sessions, to trying sports like tennis and figure skating. Summer days were spent cycling and...
An Unforgettable Walk of Resilience
Mar 20, 2024 | Inspirational Stories
Retired couple Donna Connolly and Richard Wageman became involved in the Parkinson’s community after Richard’s brother, Bob, was diagnosed with the disease in 2013. He had developed a tremor in his hands, leading him to retire from his dental practice. “Bob has always...
Love, Laughter, and Empathy: A Carepartner’s Perspective
Feb 14, 2024 | Inspirational Stories
John and Rita Murray married young and have been together for over 60 years, with two children and five grandchildren. For many years, he worked with an overseas mission that took him abroad extensively, while Rita stayed in Canada working for another mission. She was...
Blessings Within Her Journey
Jan 9, 2024 | Inspirational Stories
When Thora Rogers was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2002, she did not yet know the blessings that this new turn in life would bring. She took it as the encouragement she needed to find her birth family. Thora had been adopted at birth and raised in a warm...
Living as the Same Person You Used to Be
Nov 24, 2023 | Inspirational Stories
When amateur blues musician Warren Bourgeois was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in 2013, he remained calm and researched as much as he could about the condition. He was able to take this approach because of the great, all-encompassing care his wife provides....
Not Wasting a Single Second
Oct 17, 2023 | Inspirational Stories
When Jeanette Fisher Pynn suddenly found she could not flatten her foot during a run, she visited her doctor for advice. For many years following this incident, her medical team treated her foot problems with orthopaedics and topical creams. Only when the entire left...