By Tamara Boaden
March 18th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation is a non-profit corporation . Our primary objective is to identify and fully fund creative arts and exercise programs targeted specifically to enhance and support the lives of those living with Parkinson’s in Halton/Peel.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder affecting 25 new people daily in Canada. Next to medication, exercise is the most beneficial therapy for managing this disease.
My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011 and I have experienced what this debilitating disease does and understand how important these programs are for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
In May 2021, we launched Parkinson’s in the Park ™which offered weekly walking, exercise, and Tai Chi programs in various parks In Mississauga.
In September 2021, we expanded the walking and Tai Chi programs to Burlington.
Based upon our success and seeing the difference it made to our Parkinson Community, beginning April 2022, we are offering and fully funding Arts and Exercise programs in Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington. Flyers are attached.
We plan to further expand our programs to Brampton and Milton by 2022/23.
We need your help to increase our community reach to attract new participants, volunteers, and financial supporters. Any assistance you can offer (i.e. share with your social media feeds, post flyers/brochures on community boards.
