Monday, September 10, 2018
What happens When Life Gives You Parkinson's? That's the question that Larry Gifford is working to answer in a new podcast venture. Launching Wednesday, September 12, this series shares Gifford's journey as he comes to terms with the disease that aff…
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Friday, August 24, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Amy Ma has joined Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) as Education & Support Services Coordinator.
Amy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 2017. She has sinc…
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is hosting an art exhibit throughout August at “the Moat” gallery space at the Library Square Conference Centre. This show celebrates the strength and creativity of people with Parkinson’s and their carepartn…
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
On April 11, in recognition of World Parkinson’s Day, CKNW and Global BC ran awareness pieces featuring Larry Gifford, who is newly diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), and an active member of the Parkinson Society BC community. Thi…
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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Interested in making a positive change in the Parkinson's community? Do you have a diploma or degree in social services or health? We're hiring for an Education & Support Services Coordinator position, and this might be a great fit for you!
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Monday, June 4, 2018
As part of Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) mandate to provide information and services to British Columbians across the province, we have been making an effort to increase the quality and frequency of online events. In light of this, as w…
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Monday, June 4, 2018
As of May 31st, Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) voicemail is operating as usual. Thank you for your patience as the office worked with our service provider to resolve challenges with calls and voicemail messages that arose in early May.
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Friday, June 1, 2018
Shake, Shake, Shake, a benefit concert, returned for a third year at The Imperial in Vancouver. On May 25th, guests enjoyed performances by Khari Wendell McClelland, Dawn Pemberton and Emily Chambers. VIP attendees were treated to an exclusive recept…
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
In 2017, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), in partnership with the Parkinson's Foundation, made Aware in Care kits available to British Columbians affected by Parkinson's disease (PD). These kits can be used as tools to help people with Par…
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking submissions for an art exhibit through August 2018 at “the Moat” gallery space at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch to showcase original work by local artists living with Parkinson’s dise…
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