Media & Awards
Carole James share her experience with Parkinson’s disease and PWP with Victoria News
Carole James, a board member of PWP and an overall amazing spokesperson for the Parkinson’s community, share her experience with Parkinson’s disease, meeting other people going through a similar journey, and more in this article with Victoria News.
Greater Victoria lit up for World Parkinson’s Day
On April 11, World Parkinson’s Day, buildings across the Capital Region lit up in blue light for Spark the Night - an initiative aimed to shine a light on Parkinson's disease, raise funds for research, and foster solidarity among those affected by the condition. Various buildings including municipal halls in Victoria, Saanich, View Royal, Colwood, Oak Bay and Esquimalt, along with the B.C.’s legislative building and Strathcona Hotel helped raise awareness.
Spinning Wheels: Parkinson’s Conversations with Jim Here
Bailey Martin, Executive Director, joins Jim Here on an episode of Spinning Wheels: Parkinson’s Conversations with Jim Here to highlight the people involved in the Spinning Wheels Relay to End Parkinson’s. She talks about the important role Parkinson Wellness Projects has taken on in the past few years for the community they serve, as well as the importance of exercising and community building.
Health Quality BC’s Award for Living with Illness or Disability Runner-Up
Parkinson Wellness Projects was a runner-up for the 2023 BC Quality Awards under the Illness or Disability category for our programs and services.
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Carole James finds community with the Parkinson's Wellness Project
Chek News | December 11, 2023
“She used to do battle at the B.C. Legislature but these days, three years after her retirement, Carole James is focused on a different fight. Stacy Ross has more…”
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Carole James reflects on her time in politics
Chek News | December 4, 2023
“Former Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Carole James says, "You can leave the legislature, but the legislature never leaves you." She reflects on her time in politics, her retirement, and living with Parkinson's Disease…”
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Empowering lives with Bailey Martin from the Parkinson Wellness Project
Victoria Now | November 7, 2023
“In the latest episode of Business Matters, presented by Island Savings a Division of First West Credit Union, host Rob Cupello welcomes guest Bailey Martin, executive director of Parkinson Wellness Project…”
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Victoria-based Parkinson’s non-profit focuses on physical exercise
Victoria News | June 14, 2023
“Parkinson’s disease is one of the most dangerous maladies for not only the victim, but their care partners as well…”
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Victoria Day Parade long weekend events: more than a parade
Times Colonist | May 20, 2023
“8:45 a.m. Douglas Mile, a fundraising run in support of Parkinson Wellness Projects, along Douglas Street, from Summit Street to Victoria City Hall…”
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Parkinson Wellness Project bringing unparalleled care back to Victoria
Saanich News | February 7, 2022
“Therapeutic fitness sessions, educational opportunities make a ‘significant difference’ for clients…”
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First-of-its-kind Parkinson's community centre opens in Victoria
CTV News | September 18, 2019
“For people living on lower Vancouver Island with Parkinson's disease, there is now a community centre to help them through their journey…”
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Exercise, not drugs, the focus of new Victoria Parkinson's centre
CBC | October 18, 2017
“Anonymous $500,000 donation launches stand-alone community centre for movement disorders…”