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PASSION FOR PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION
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The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation is excited to host community events throughout April as part of their efforts to raise awareness and promote ways to make lives better.
On April 11, many cities across the country are joining the foundation’s second annual Light Up Canada for World Parkinson’s Day campaign.
Cities will light up their buildings, bridges, towers and waterfalls in blue to acknowledge this important day.
Some of the landmarks include Mississauga City Hall, Port Credit Lighthouse, the CN Tower, Niagara Falls, the Peace Bridge, Montreal’s Olympic Stadium and Vancouver’s BC Place.
Members of the public are encouraged to share photos on social with #passionforparkinsons and #canadastandswithparkinsons.
“Since May 2021, we have grown significantly from a small grassroots organization with two outdoor exercise classes, to a booming charitable organization with eleven weekly programs,” said Tamara Boaden, chair of the Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation.
“Our participants really enjoy our boxing, cycle fit, indoor virtual golf, mindful movement, pickleball, and tai chi classes. Caregiver group meetings, support groups and a speakers series hosted by PD experts have been meaningful.
“Collaborating with Rama Gaming House Mississauga and the Mississauga Charity Gaming Association this past year has also helped to raise much needed funds.”
The foundation is looking forward to its signature gala event on April 20 hosted by CHFI’s Michelle Butterly, celebrating our success with the Parkinson`s community, and expressing gratitude with partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers.
Research shows that various forms of exercise or art can improve gait, balance, tremor, flex-ability, grip strength, cognition and overall motor coordination and sense of well-being.
Improved mobility decreases the risks of falls and can help people with PD manage other related complications. According to a recent Ipsos study, 73 percent of all Canadians living with Parkinson’s rate regular exercise as the service most important to them.
The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation sources, implements and funds essential arts and exercise programs specifically tailored to address the needs of people living with PD in Halton-Peel.
The foundation aligns with community partners and certified instructors, and delivers free arts and exercise programs that help manage the physical, cognitive and social conditions associated with PD.
The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation is committed to keeping funds raised in the community working for the community.
For more information about the foundation and its programs and events, visit https://passionforparkinsons.org, or connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passionforparkinson or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionforparkinsonsfoundation
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