March 2025 Newsletter: Women and Parkinson's

How does Parkinson's affect women differently? Find out in our latest newsletter.

March 2025 Newsletter: Women and Parkinson's

March is Women's History Month, and we're shining a spotlight on women and Parkinson's, exploring the unique challenges and experiences that women with Parkinson's face. We've got inspiring stories and exciting upcoming events that you won't want to miss. Together, we continue to raise awareness and advocate for the voices of women in the Parkinson's community. Stay tuned for insights, updates, and ways you can get involved in making a difference!

Featured Story

Caitlyn Nagy's Story CTV's The Social

Parkinson's affects everyone differently, and for women, the challenges often go unrecognized. Caitlyn Nagy, who lives with Parkinson's, joined CTV's The Social with Parkinson Canada's CEO, Karen Lee, to share their insights on this important issue.

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Upcoming Events

SuperMOM Registration is Now Open!

Mark your calendars, because the SuperMOM Walk/Run is returning on May 11, 2025! Registration is officially open, so be sure to secure your spot as we walk and run for the moms and women in our lives living with Parkinson's.

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Join Dancing with Parkinson's (DWP) for the "Rhythm of..." Fundraiser and Community Celebration!

On March 31, DWP's 12 in-person locations across Canada will unite with the global online dance community and special guests Martha Johnson and Marc Gane to co-create a dance piece to the iconic song, The Rhythm of Life by Martha and the Muffins.

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Webinar

Strength in Motion: Women & Parkinson's

Women can experience key differences in how they experience and manage their Parkinson's. Join us on March 19 from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET as Dr. Indira Subramanian, Li Jiang, and Sylvie Parent discuss fifteen things that women need to know about Parkinson's and share their experiences.

Register for the webinar: [link removed]

In Case You Missed It

Virtual Screening of Slow Emotion

Check out the virtual screening of Slow Emotion: The Making Of, which follows Martha Johnson and many people living with Parkinson's as they write and record a song about their experiences with Parkinson's.

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Featured Resources

Women and Parkinson's Web Page

Our new Women and Parkinson's webpage is loaded with information about how women are affected by Parkinson's differently, including experiencing barriers to diagnosis and treatment.

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