Historians have found evidence of the disease as far back as 5000 B.C. It was first described as “the shaking palsy” (Read on)
This disease affects over 100,000 Canadians. It belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia) and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement (akinesia). This disease is called Parkinson.
This September, hope will drive over 12,000 individuals to participate in 1 of 80 SuperWalks across Canada. You may join us to raise funds for Parkinsons disease research.
Superwalk for Parkisons 2008 is on 7 September 2008 at Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park.
To register as an individual or as a team, or to make a donation please register online.