Passion for Parkinson's Foundation

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Record #: MHH0898

Last Full Update: 04 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-230-3215
E-Mail	info@passionforparkinsons.org
Website	passionforparkinsons.org/
Contact Form	passionforparkinsons.org/contact-us/
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	2022
Primary Executive	Tamara Boaden, Chair
Alternate Executive	Mark Jennings, Director of Funding and Events
Funding	Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	The Foundation works with community partners and certified instructors, and delivers free arts and exercise programs that help manage the physical, cognitive and social conditions associated with Parkinson's Disease (PD) * volunteer opportunities available * fundraising events Current programs include: Group exercise class to improve fitness, counteract PD symptoms and increase daily activity Boxing classes to help improve hand-eye coordination, agility, speed, endurance, and strength Cycle Fit classes as spinning can improve overall motor function and reduce tremors, bradykinesia, and rigidity Tai Chi: a mind-body series of exercises, that improves flexibility, balance, and strength and improves cardiovascular fitness Indoor virtual golf and outdoor golf Mindful Movement to Music: Exercises will involve stretching, short choreographic sequences to keep our memory sharp, and techniques inspired by contemporary dance and ballet Dynamic Movement is a chair based movement class, focusing on mobility Caregiver Coffee and Friendship: led by Laura Zega, 647-220-3758 < laura@passionforparkinsons@gmail.com or laurazega7@gmail.com> * both Coffee and Friendships groups are at the same time and location but in separate rooms Parkinson's Support Group: led by Gary Brown, 416-948-7484, <gmbrownstrts@gmail.com>
Areas Served	Halton Region ; Peel Region
Boundaries	Halton and Peel Regions
Eligibility	People and caregivers of people with Parkinson's Disease
Application	Call or visit
Languages	English

Site Information

Site Location	Mississauga (Clarkson)
Located In Community	Clarkson
Address & Map	2475 Truscott Dr Mississauga, ON L5J 2B3
Intersection	Southdown Rd and Truscott Dr
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Volunteer Opportunities

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