Dr. James Parkinson was born on April 11th, 1755. The British Physician is known for writing An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, which is widely credited as the first document that recognized and described Parkinson's disease (PD) as a medical condition. Every year, April 11th is an opportunity for the global Parkinson's community to raise awareness about the disease while sumultaneously recognizing the strides that have been taken to improve our understanding of PD.
This evening, the following BC landmarks will help "shed light" on World Parkinson's Day:
- BC Place
- Canada Place
- Vancouver City Hall
- Vancouver Lookout
- Telus Science World
- Fitzsimmons Bridge (Whistler)
Throughout the month of April, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) invites to public to share their Parkinson's experiences by joining the conversation online, using the #PDANDME (PD and Me) hashtag on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Learn more about BC's awareness initiatives at www.parkinson.bc.ca/pdandme.