CANADIAN CORNER
By Jan Carlisle
There are many days in the month of September
But one of those days, we will always remember
The Tuesday the world opened it's doors to heaven
So many lives destroyed on September eleventh.
The day started out much like most others,
A dad waved goodbye, a child hugged his mother
Not a person alive in the US of A
Could imagine the horror of later that day.
As the first plane hit and then number two
The terror began to start showing through.
The horror, the fear, the sadness, the dread
the absoluted tragedy of so many dead.
The terror attacks changed the way we all cope
It shattered our dreams, they buried our hope.
Time will move on and as it marches away
our hearts cry in sorrow for the losses that day.
9/11 never forget....
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Best Practices
A NEW PROGRAM - Where do we go from here?
A good question and one of many asked by those who are newly diagnosed. Our Toronto Young Onset Support Group saw a need for a special program for those who are in the very early stages of diagnosis and don’t know where to turn. We have developed a two-session information program that will be held on an ongoing basis at the Society Offices. The sessions will be presented by members of the group in conjunction with a registered
nurse and are flexible enough that they can be tailored to individual needs. We have designed a brochure that we are distributing now to neurologists offices and Parkinson Society Offices. Our only goals are to have people leave the session feeling more comfortable and knowledgeable than when they came in. Sessions are limited to 10 people with Parkinson’s and any significant others.
Chris Hall
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Bright Ideas !
For a long time now I have thought that having some sleepless nights due to parkinsons disease, anxiety or any other reasons was a great waste of time and energy. And the next day it does seem that way, but lately it seems I use this quiet time (husband, two teenagers and a dog are all fast asleep) to come up with new ideas for fundraising for pd, or new craft ideas, or my famous "Bright Ideas". Whenever one of the "Bright Ideas" arrive the look on my husband's face is
priceless. It pretty well says "oh boy, here we go again".
Just today I think I have come up with another great raffle idea for the next Bridging The Borders conference. Wouldn't you like to know what it is? Well ...... nah ... I think that I will keep this one a secret and if you are one of the participants next year ... well then you can see for yourself what my latest "Bright Idea:" is.
So I am sure the sleepless nights can be boring, frustrating and very lonely at times. Some solutions might be - journal writing - an email to a friend - pick up the crochet hook - or read a good book - but try not to let it get you down or the next day will be lost because of the fatigue of the night before. But... if you can turn the time into a positive experience and distract yourself even a little bit - imagine the accomplishment.
Shari Weaver
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Parkiepalooza 2001
When Parkies set out to raise money for a cure, they do it in style! The second annual Parkiepalooza dance in Markham Ontario was a huge success, not to mention a lot of fun. Much moving, shaking and forging of friendships went on. One of the highlights of the evening was listening to “Hope for a Cure”, the first time many Canadians have heard this moving song. A silent
auction, live auction and raffle added excitement to the event.
The dance has become a cross border happening and PLWP was well represented with guests from New York, Kentucky and all over Ontario. Both Canadian and American Flags graced the walls, thanks to Ron Hager. And strangely enough, Americans and Canadians dance a lot alike, look a lot alike and act a lot alike. Next year’ goal is to include more from PLWP from all over the world, so start saving your pennies now for October 19, 2002. Mark it down
early and plan to join us. It is THE event for those with or without Parkinsons.
We thank PLWP members Carol and Carl McLeod, Patti and Ron Hager, Nan and Tom Abrahams, Ryan Tripp, Shari and Chuck Weaver, Linda and Al McKenzie, Jan Carlisle and hubby (whose name has deserted me for the moment but who won a beautiful carpet) To all of you, your moral support and physical presence and help speaks volumes about your commitment to finding a cure. It was wonderful to have you join us.
Chris Hall
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Tom, TLC Nan |
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