Forever Inked Tattoos in Surrey is a little shop that wants to make a big difference. Two of the artists, Jason Hopes and Jolene Harrison, are uncle and niece. They work alongside a third artist, Zack Orchard, and a friendly, proactive receptionist named Nikkita. They...
Michael Cheung (pictured, right) was about ten years old when his father was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD). At such a young age, Michael struggled with the thought of having a parent with an incurable disease, and often saw it as being unfair....
Jolyon Hallows (pictured on the left) provided care for his wife Sandra (pictured on the right) for the twenty years she lived with Parkinson's disease (PD). Jolyon describes his wife as "loving, kind, generous and inquisitive. She was also stubborn, interfering,...
When they were first approached about being photographed and interviewed on camera about their Parkinson's journey, Roy Amador and his daughter Richel didn't hesitate. Depsite the fact that they are first time walkers, they've already enlisted most of their family and...
Garry Toop is a Kelowna resident and family man who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2005 at the age of 55. He is also one of several British Columbians who have had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Deep Brain Stimulation is a surgical procedure where a...
Edie Bijdemast is a retired Science and Biology teacher who is the primary caregiver for her mother Henny, aged 93. Like many others who are eventually diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), the first symptom Henny demonstrated was increased anxiety, which...
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be scary when faced alone. Thankfully, Carolyn Krahn’s diagnosis was met with the support and knowledge of her friend Elizabeth, who had already been living with the disease for some time. Elizabeth visited the home of Carolyn and her...
Chelsea Rae-Arthur is a Toronto-based flight attendant participating in Parkinson SuperWalk for the fourth time in as many years. Despite her Toronto address, the funds she raises this year will be channeled directly to British Columbia, where she grew up and where...
Spring 2016 marked year two of Step by Step, a 12-week walking program aimed at encouraging those with Parkinson's disease to increase their average daily steps. Through their participation, physical fitness and stamina are improved, assisting in combatting the...
