World Parkinson Coalition

The Parkinson Ready Program Vancouver completed trainings the past few days with Vancouver convention center staff, Vancouver fire department, emergency health services, trans link and hotel staff at The Fairmont. The Parkinson Ready Program Vancouver has been a collaboration between World Parkinson Coalition, Parkinson Society British Columbia, PD Avengers, and supported by AbbVie and aims to reduce stigma and enhance support for individuals living with Parkinson's disease (PD) by training key leaders in the safety, transportation, and service industries in Vancouver. Photo of the Steering Committee for the Parkinson Ready Vancouver program. From Left to Right: Annie Beauparlant, Abbvie / Shelly Yu, Parkinson Society BC / Eli Pollard, World Parkinson Coalition / Joanne Baker, Parkinson Society BC / Carole James, former BC Finance Minister, Deputy Premier, retired member of the Legislative Assembly / Alana Dhillon, Parkinson Society BC /Larry Gifford, PD Avengers

New WPC Blog Post! Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease by Janna Jernigan, PhD The immune system is crucial for our survival, but we can appreciate that when it becomes dysregulated the immune system can be a potent driver of disease through inappropriate cytolytic targeting of non-infected host cells and the production of cytotoxic levels of inflammatory mediators. We can clearly perceive these phenomena in conditions such as autoimmune disorders, allergy, and septic shock; however, over the past few decades, we have come to understand that dysregulated immune responses are contributing to far more diseases than we had previously thought, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/e5V3H6Rf

New WPC 4 YOPD Virtual Series in December. This series is for People living with or interested in learning about Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. Learn more and view the program here: https://lnkd.in/e-n-AjBQ Register: https://lnkd.in/eZEbaNgK Made possible with support from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America. #Parkinsons #yopd #wpc4yopd

WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassadors Lori DePorter and Naomi Estolas were at the PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) ALL In Summit in Austin, Texas sharing information about #wpc2026 and the work we do. What a great event, thank you PMD Alliance.

New WPC Blog Post! Improving Quality of Life for People with Parkinson’s and Their Loved Ones by Leslie A. Chambers, President & CEO, American Parkinson Disease Association Read here: https://lnkd.in/eexjaXZJ

Kicking off the #ParkinsonReady Vancouver program with nearly 40 staff from #YVRairport and our amazing trainers @shellyYu and Larry Gifford thanks to AbbVie for making this training possible.

Join us on Facebook today for our Monthly WPC Q&A and "See You in Phoenix" Raffle drawing with WPC Social Media and Outreach Coordinator, Julie Winn, and special guest, WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassador, Margie Alley. If you have questions about WPC 2026, leave them in the comments here and we'll try to answer them during the Q&A. Enter the raffle and share your "See You in Phoenix" photo here for a chance to win some great prizes. Enter here: https://lnkd.in/dzyq3imn Thank you Margie Alley for sharing this cheerful photo! #wpc2026 #SeeYouinPhoenix

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, currently being celebrated in the USA, we recognize the immense contributions from family caregivers and care partners around the world in the Parkinson's community who make a difference through their compassion and empathy. Thank you for all you do. We encourage you to view the archives from the WPC Care Partner Series here for tips and advice on navigating the role of caring for someone with PD. Click here: https://lnkd.in/eRFWFiz9

Some great photos of WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassadors, Lori DePorter (USA) and Naomi Estolas (USA) at the PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) ALL IN Summit in Austin, Texas. If you are there, stop by the WPC table and say hello!

The WPC is thrilled to introduce new WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassador, Dianne Bramble from Canada. Dianne was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) in September 2013. Since then, she has become a tireless advocate for all things related to Parkinson’s. In 2014, she started participating in the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk raising at least $4000 each year. Dianne is a member of the PD Avengers, where she chairs the Research arm of the organization, and she is also a Provincial Representative for the Canadian Open Parkinson's Network. Following her diagnosis, Dianne’s passion for art and writing was reignited. her work can be found on Facebook at ”Paintings for Parkinson’s”. Additionally, Dianne has written two books called “Genes: The Story of the Accidental Superhero” and “Genes: The Continuing Adventures of the Accidental Superhero”. Dianne is also passionate about exercise, and boxing and enjoys running and riding horses. As if that isn’t enough, Dianne has started her own business as a personal trainer, health coach, and counselor for people with chronic conditions. Dianne will continue to be a strong advocate for finding a cure for Parkinson’s. Please welcome Dianne Bramble to our team of Parkinson Ambassadors. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eUN2ZiGZ