Every year in British Columbia there are hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of wildfires (also called forest fires). The smoke from these fires effects air quality and often contains fine particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs (Environment and Climate Change...
A new research interest of Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre (PPRC) Researchers at the University of British Columbia are recruiting patients with typical PD and healthy controls, between the ages of 40-80, who are interested in participating in research in...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to announce the prize for the Parkinson SuperWalk BC SuperStar Walker Draw. Any BC walker who raises $1,000 or more will be entered in a draw to win a 5-day, 4-night guided fishing trip for 2 on BC's beautiful...
As of May 25, 2017, you can now donate your Shoppers Optimum Points™to Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). By donating some (or all) of your Shoppers Optimum Points™ to PSBC, you are making it possible for us to use your points at Shoppers Drug...
Congratulations to Ralph Ayers of Kelowna, BC, who won the Parkinson SuperWalk Race to Register incentive on June 9, 2017! Ralph was one of the British Columbians who registered online for SuperWalk before Friday, June 9 in addition to raising $200 online. His name...
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the Me-n-Ed's Charity Golf Tournament in Burnaby, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) staff drew the winner of the Champions for Parkinson's Raffle. The winner is Hendrika Brunke of Surrey, BC, who purchased her raffle ticket at a...
Due to an increase in demand, we will be extending the deadline for the purchase of Champions for Parkinson's raffle ticket until Friday, May 19 at 4:00pm. GRAND PRIZE: One round trip flight for two (2) to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination**Draw...
We are pleased to to announce that due to the popularity of the Moving Forward, Together conference, and our desire to make this an accessible event for all, our early bird registration rates will remain in effect until registration closes. Rates are as follows:...
Award-winning photographer Alan Jacques has been involved in photography since 1972. By the end of the 1970s he was a part-time freelance photographer and a photography instructor. In 1991, Alan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Rather than...
