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Pilates for Parkinsons(NEW)

The Parkinson Council is pleased to announce a special Pilates for Parkinson Class

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Yoga for Parkinsons

The Council runs a number of different yoga classes. Find the right one for you. Check here for details. (NEW Classes)

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The Fifth Annual Jean Feldman Memorial Rehab Conference

"Feeling, Moving, and Speaking Better "

Friday, November 21, 2008

Renaissance Hotel

500 Stevens Drive

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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SAVE THE DATE

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

THE PARKINSON COUNCIL'S
FIRST DANNY AWARD LUNCHEON

The Parkinson Council to Present DANNY Award to Comcast’s

Ralph J. Roberts and Julian A. Brodsky

Inaugural DANNY Award Named in Memory of Comcast Co-Founder Dan Aaron

The Parkinson Council of Greater Philadelphia is memorializing the life of Comcast Co-Founder Dan Aaron, at a tribute luncheon to be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at noon, at the Union League in Center City Philadelphia, Dan’s home and the birthplace of Comcast Corporation.

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Membership Information

Now you can renew your membership with The Parkinson Council where you will continue to receive our newsletter and other special publications.
You will also receive invitations to
membership meetings, special events and programs, advocacy
information (via e-mail) on
Parkinson disease, and notification of updates to our website.

Membership Rates:
Individual: $25 Family: $40
Patron: $100 Student: $10

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The Parkinson Council is pleased to announce the awarding of $220,000.00 in grant allocations. The following organizations received grants:

  • Thomas Jefferson-Dr Jay Schneider-“Response to Dopaminergic Brain Stimulation and relation to Motor and Cognitive Function. $25,000
  • PA Movement Disorder Center-Dr Stern-“Research and Training” $148,750
  • Dan Aaron Parkinson Rehabilitation Center- Heather Cianci- “Equipment and Therapy Tools Funding” $5,270
  • Farber Institute- Dr Loraine Iacovitti- Novel BTA Derived Factors Rescue SN Dopamine Neurons” $42,000
  • Thomas Jefferson –Dr Tsao Wei Liang- “Clinical Care Coordinator” $75,000 over 3 years.
  • National Parkinson Foundation- Annual Gift -$10,000
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Last updated: November 13, 2008