Proclamation: Parkinson Awareness Month

WHEREAS Parkinson’s is a disease of the brain that touches almost every aspect of daily living including movement, mood, speech, eating, drinking, sleep, and cognition; and

WHEREAS Parkinson’s is a progressive chronic disease that results in loss of independence with no known cure; and

WHEREAS Parkinson’s disease is the second largest neurodegenerative condition affecting 100,000 + Canadians where the number of new cases diagnosed will grow each day; and

WHEREAS Parkinson’s disease impacts the lives of thousands of families and care partners; and

WHEREAS timely access to care and treatments makes the difference between living well and experiencing hardship; and

WHEREAS Parkinson Canada inspires and empowers people living with Parkinson’s to thrive through tailored programs, innovative research and advocacy efforts; and

WHEREAS community members must engage in helping friends, family and neighbours living with Parkinson’s

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Brian Smith, do hereby declare April, 2026 as “Parkinson Awareness Month” and April 11, 2026 as “World Parkinson’s Day” in Wasaga Beach.