Scotland here I come!

The upcoming 2nd World Parkinson Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, is proof that due to the Internet the world is getting smaller. This conference will include scientists, researchers and health care professionals, and will be a place where people with Parkinson's can gather to exchange information with others and meet with PWP from around the world.

Even though it seems like a long way to September 2010 and Glasgow, if you think you might like to attend, it's not too soon to start making plans. Updated information is regularly posted on the WPC 2010 website, and you can also visit its Facebook page. Fans of the WPC2010 facebook page will automatically receive regular updates as current information is posted.

Sharing hope across national borders

Bryn Williams of Glasgow set up the Wobbly Williams Foundation (and website) to provide information to other pwp, especially young onset pwp. A big proponent for exercise, the Wobbly Williams team participates in runs and walks to raise awareness for PD and to raise money for research. I love Bryn's "Monty" found in his blog: (reprinted with permission)

M – My support team is as good as it could be
O – This is an Opportunity to make a difference
N – No-one knows how my PD will develop
T – Therapies and Treatments are being developed all the time
Y – Why worry? It is a complete waste of time!

Fulvio Capitanio of Barcelona founded Unidos contra el Parkinson (UCP), a group that has broken down the boundaries of location, language, and culture. Fulvio and his organization have reached out to PWP around the world, including the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator here in Phoenix.

In 2002-2003, Tom Isaacs walked 4,500 miles around the coastline of Britain. Since then, Tom co-founded Movers & Shakers and The Cure Parkinson's Trust, organizations dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's. And if you are ready for a big laugh, visit Tom's Blog on the Wobbly Williams website - and read his hilarious rendition of a pirate Parkinson's song, sung to the tune of Supercalifragillistic...

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