Parkinson's Recovery - The Challenge of Keeping the Faith

Posted by KWebster on Tuesday, December 7, 2010
 
Parkinsons Recovery 


 Even if you are enthusiastic and optimistic about getting
well today, most people with Parkinson's eventually revert
back to the belief that Parkinson's is a "progressively
degenerative disease."  This belief is held by almost
everyone. If you have Parkinson's you will get progressively
worse.
Guess what? This belief is not true.
Government publications say Parkinson's is "progressive." 
Most web sites with a focus on Parkinson's say this.  Many...

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$5 billion each year!

Posted by KWebster on Friday, November 26, 2010 In : Human Interest 

 
 
Did you know that EACH YEAR, it is estimated that nearly $5 billion is given to U.S. charities through workplace giving campaigns?  Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) receives tens of thousands of dollars annually through workplace giving.  It's an easy way for people to donate and support what we do.
 
There is a variety of workplace giving programs around the country.  Does your company have one?  Here are examples of just a few:

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
PAN i...


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Angela's Story

Posted by KWebster on Thursday, October 28, 2010 In : Human Interest 

Parkinsons Recovery 

Angela's Story

My guest on the Parkinsons Recovery radio show this week (October 28th) is Angela. Below is an edited version of a story you will find posted on the Parkinsions Recovery blog:
 
          My journey to become PD-free is a work in progress.

I am ending my experiments with Mucuna and NADH
as these have been totally ineffective.

The most effective therapy I have yet encountered
is intramuscular stimulation (IMS) for relief of
shortened muscles.

The most int...


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MJFF ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION TO DRIVE NEW CLINICAL STUDIES

Posted by KWebster on Thursday, October 21, 2010
October 2010

Dear Friend,

Welcome to FoxFlash, The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s monthly update designed to keep the Parkinson’s community apprised of MJFF activities and breaking Parkinson’s news. Please visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information on any of the stories below, to read archived editions of FoxFlash, and to sign up for our mailing list.
MJFF ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION TO DRIVE NEW CLINICAL STUDIES

The Michael J. Fox Found...


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PAN Advocates Go Above and Beyond

Posted by KWebster on Thursday, September 23, 2010 In : NEW NEWS 

 

Parkinson's Action Network
In this issue...
- Policy Focus
- Comments from the Udall Dinner Committee
- Denying Denial, by Joel Havemann
- Bette and Buddy Levenson – A legacy that will not be forgotten



Dear Ralph:

With so much news from the past few weeks concerning embryonic stem cell research, it is easy to lose sight of the many other issues the Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) has been working on this year.  But, this recent court battle over stem cell research highlights the need for advocacy an...

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