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Copyright 2013 Sheryl Jedlinski
The Symposium 2013 page now contains links that enable anyone to view the presentations delivered at our Symposium 2013.
Presentations focused on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s (specifically those related to eyes, skin, and teeth); pharmacological and surgical treatments both currently available and in the pipeline; and the affects PD has on relationships.
“It was a morning filled with ideas for making life more comfortable for people with PD and their families,” said Chapter President Maxine Dust. “And bottom line, that is what we are all about.”
“After lunch, we tried something new,” said Jo-Ann Golec, chair person for the Symposium, “We brought in live theatre -- ‘Side Effects May Include,’ that had the audience laughing, and crying.”
To view photos of the event click here. To view the videos click here.
Symposium 2013 video’s now available
Participating in Unity Walk renewed faith
in ability to find a cure
Midwest Chapter Board member Jo-Ann Golec came away from the 2013 Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York City believing more than ever that there will be a cure for Parkinson’s. “Seeing more than 10,000 people come together in support of finding a cure for Parkinson’s renewed my faith that we will do this,” she said.
This year’s Unity Walk raised more than $1.4 million, 100% of which will be distributed among the seven major U.S. Parkinson’s disease foundations for “funding research that will improve the quality of life of people living with PD, and take us one step closer to finding a cure.”
“I went not for me, but because I don’t want my children and grandchildren to have to worry about getting this disease,” Jo-Ann said.
