Inspirational Stories

Empower the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
From Stolen Dreams to Accomplished Ones

From Stolen Dreams to Accomplished Ones

Farooque Syed is a published author and passionate gang prevention expert. The youngest of five children, he grew up in a loving, caring family within the Indo-Canadian community in Vancouver. Farooque was always protected and looked after by his siblings and doting...

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Harnessing the Power of Creative Writing

Harnessing the Power of Creative Writing

Harold Macy is no stranger to challenges. The retired 75-year-old forester has called rural Comox Valley home for the past 40 years, a place where he and his loving partner, Judy, raised three children, built their own house in the family's 800-acre forest, and grew...

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Maureen and Jim

Maureen and Jim

When Maureen's husband, Jim, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), her understanding of intimacy changed. Before the onset of his symptoms, the couple enjoyed exercising together — for them, physical activity was a means of both healthy living and connection....

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Susan Aronson

Susan Aronson

When Susan Aronson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) ten years ago, she knew she needed to learn more about PD and how others cope with it. After reaching out to Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) for details on support groups, she attended the next...

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Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

Some years ago, our family doctor had three female patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) around the same time. She enquired of each of us if we were interested in meeting to be of support to each other.  We all agreed to meet. We shared our stories,...

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Lynda Bennett

Lynda Bennett

April 19-25 marks National Volunteer Week in 2020. Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) relies on the dedication and support of volunteers across the province, who help facilitate our support groups, organize Parkinson SuperWalk in their communities, and put on...

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