Parkinson's Disease

WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Makes Appearance At Light Of Day Winterfest Parkinson's Fundraiser

WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Makes Appearance At Light Of Day Winterfest Parkinson's Fundraiser Bruce Springsteen, with guitar at Light Of Day Winterfest — photo by Debra L. RothenbergClassic rocker Bruce Springsteen hit the stage at "The festival that Bruce built" this weekend to raise money to support research into Parkinson's disease. The Boss took…

Vancouver Act Galactic Hobos Donating Proceeds From Two New Singles To Parkinson's Research

Vancouver Act Galactic Hobos Donating Proceeds From Two New Singles To Parkinson's Research Galactic Hobos — photo providedVancouver electronic act Galactic Hobos are releasing two new singles as part of Parkinson’s Awareness month with proceeds from the songs going towards The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research. The first song "…

Italian Band Mardi Gras Records "One Guitar" To Support Light Of Day Foundation

Italian Band Mardi Gras Records "One Guitar" To Support Light Of Day Foundation Mardi Gras album cover — image providedItalian band Mardi Gras have recorded a new version of the Willie Nile and Frank Joseph Lee song "One Guitar" to support the Light Of Day Foundation. Proceeds from the digital sale of the song (which is available at all major…

Bruce Springsteen-Connected Light Of Day Foundation Hosting 28 Events In Europe, New York, New Jersey For Parkinson's Research

Bruce Springsteen-Connected Light Of Day Foundation Hosting 28 Events In Europe, New York, New Jersey For Parkinson's Research Bruce Springsteen at a Light Of Day event in 2015 — photo by Jeff RossThe Bruce Springsteen-connected Light Of Day Foundation (LOD) will be using December and January to put on a number of concerts across Europe and in the…

Q&A: Amazing Race Canada Winner Tim Hague Leverages Parkinson’s Disease for New Career

Q&A: Amazing Race Canada Winner Tim Hague Leverages Parkinson’s Disease for New Career Tim Hague holds his new book, Perserverance — photo credit: T.H.'s Facebook.After reading his book, it’s hard not to conclude that the world needs more Tim Hague. Or more precisely, the world needs more people with Hague’s aggressive optimism in the face of…

Ryan Reynolds Asks For Parkinson's Donations After Father's Death

Ryan Reynolds Asks For Parkinson's Donations After Father's Death James Reynolds with his son Ryan — photo credit: Ryan Reynolds TwitterCanadian actor Ryan Reynolds is asking people to consider donating to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research in the memory of his late father, James C. Reynolds. James died on Oct. 25 in a White…

Tom Cochrane Honours His Dad By Participating In Parkinson's Fundraiser

Tom Cochrane Honours His Dad By Participating In Parkinson's Fundraiser Tom CochraneMusician Tom Cochrane lost his father to Parkinson’s disease and calls it “a cause near and dear to my heart.” The Canadian Hall of Fame rocker is the headline act and main attraction at the Shake It Up for Parkinson's benefit concert, this Friday (Sept. 6) at…

Tom Cochrane To Receive Allan Waters Humanitarian Award

Tom Cochrane To Receive Allan Waters Humanitarian Award Tom Cochrane In Indonesia in 2009 on one of his many humanitarian missions with World Vision.Rock singer-songwriter Tom Cochrane, best known for his hit “Life Is A Highway” and a highly respected 40-year veteran of the Canadian music industry, has long be involved with philanthropic causes,…