Parkinson Canada
Parkinson Canada
Since 2019 Federated Health Charities has donated more than $403,410 to Parkinson Canada
Thank you, Federated Health Charities! You help raise the voice of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s through our advocacy efforts. We value your partnership and commitment to the Parkinson’s community across the country.
Katie Rock, Director, Philanthropy Parkinson Canada
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Karen:
Parkinson Canada is an organization that supports people living with Parkinson all across the country. We do so through various services and programs, all the while trying to find a cure through funding research.
Parkinson’s is a disease that is progressive, and it affects the brain. However, then it leads to other issues such as movement, cognition. Currently there are no treatments to delay or slow down the progression of the disease.
There are about 40,000 people who live with Parkinson’s here in Ontario. And Parkinson’s disease not only impacts the one person who lives with the disease, but the family. And so, it’s really important that Parkinson Canada provides the proper support, resources, to help in terms of living a better life for the person living with Parkinson’s and for caregivers.
Larry:
I was fully diagnosed in 2012, although my symptoms – I started experiencing symptoms as early as 2009, with a twitching in my right hand and a walking gait that was off. So, I battled for about two or three years, going to see health professionals until my diagnosis in 2012 formally with Parkinson’s.
The fear that I have is the fact that Parkinson’s is incurable. So, I’m worried and concerned about what my future life will be. I try and live my life in the present, but I can’t help but think about my future life. But I try and focus on the aspects that I can control and that is living a full life, exercising, living mindfully in the present.
But the fear of the unknown is something that is always at the back of my mind. But I’m hoping that a cure is coming. And thanks to the research and the funding by Parkinson Canada, there is that road to a cure that hopefully will be reached.
To all the individuals who support Parkinson Canada and donate, thank you. Those are two little words, but those two words mean a lot. The dollars that are contributed go towards research. We’ve got to find a cure. And your dollars go a long way towards that. But also, it’s important to support the person with Parkinson’s as well as the community.
I have Parkinson’s but the effect is felt by my family as well. And the support in Donors like you, to Parkinson Canada, help us in the community support.
Mary:
Federated Health Charities is an important group for us particularly, because we can build awareness to the community of public sector. It’s really important, not only to give, but also, it’s really important to understand what is Parkinson’s? And more importantly, how can we raise the voice of people living with Parkinson’s within our community?
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Federated Health Charities is proud to support Parkinson Canada, an organization dedicated to empowering people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Through tailored programs, innovative research, and advocacy, Parkinson Canada ensures that those impacted by this disease have the resources and support they need to thrive. This vital work is made possible through the generosity of donors like you.
Parkinson’s is a chronic, progressive neurological condition caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells—a chemical essential for controlling movement. Symptoms often include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance challenges. Many individuals also experience fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, and difficulties with speech and writing. Over time, these symptoms worsen, leading to some of the highest prescription and out-of-pocket healthcare costs in Canada.
Canada has one of the highest rates of Parkinson’s in the world, with more than 50,000 people living with the disease in Ontario alone. While most diagnoses occur after age 65, early-onset Parkinson’s (before age 40) affects 5–10% of those living with the condition.
As Larry Linton, diagnosed in 2012, shares: “It’s important to support the person with Parkinson’s as well as the community. I have Parkinson’s, but the effect is felt by my family as well. And the support of donors like you helps us in the community support.”
Karen Lee, CEO of Parkinson Canada, adds: “Federated Health Charities plays an important role in helping us connect with and inspire the public sector, building greater awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s. It’s not only about giving—it’s about truly understanding Parkinson’s and standing with people living with it.”
Federated Health Charities has supported Parkinson Canada since 2019. Donations help fund programs, research, and advocacy that empower people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to thrive.
Learn more at https://parkinson.ca and donate through Federated Health Charities to make a difference today.
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