For people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), support can come in many forms. For Dr. Jonathan Squires, a neurologist and movement disorder specialist, and his husband, Dam Dumsha, founder and president of an improv company, it comes from the...
When 17-year-old high school student Ella Strachan from Chetwynd, BC set out to complete her grade 12 capstone project, no one could have anticipated the extent of its success. Intended to introduce students to real-world learning, the...
Last year, we shared Ross McGaw’s story in Good News. Since then, Ross has started Duodopa® therapy, and we are pleased to provide an update on his progress below. You can read his earlier story here. Ross McGaw’s journey with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been...
When David Walker sees himself in the gym mirror doing bicep curls, he does not see a guy with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The lifelong exercise enthusiast sees resilience, creativity, and gratitude – the values that have always defined him. Born in Portrush,...
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...
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...
