We are celebrating that April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in the Nation and in South Carolina!
Here are a few things you can do this month to spread the word and support the Parkinson's community:
· Educate yourself and others about Parkinson's
· Share your personal story with a friend, co-worker or neighbor and, if you'd like, with us!
· Attend a local Parkinson's Support Group meeting and bring a friend
· Contribute to your local Parkinson's Support Group in honor of a loved one with Parkinson's or your caregiver
We thank you for helping to increase awareness of the Parkinson's community. Together, we can improve the quality of life for all touched by Parkinson's.
Governor Nikki Haley has signed a 2011 SC State Governor's Proclamation declaring April as Parkinson's Awareness Month In South Carolina.
This is Your Monthly Meeting Reminder - We are looking forward to seeing you this coming Sunday on
Date - April 17th, 2011
Time - 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 P.M. - with time available after our meetings for socialization among guests and support group members
Topic - Assistive Technology for Maximizing Communication Skills
Speaker - Carol A. Page, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, ATP - Director of SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) - USC School of Medicine, CDR - Columbia, SC 29208 - Email Carol.Page@USCMED.SC.EDU - Phone 803-935-5301 -www.sc.edu/scatp
Meeting Cost - Free / Donations Are Much Appreciated
Where - Lexington Medical - Park 1 Auditorium - 2720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169
The Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas (PAC) is hosting an event
What: Support Group Leaders Retreat (for potential, new, and experienced volunteers)
When: Friday, April 15, 2011, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Our office building conference room, 5970 Fairview Road, 7th floor, Charlotte, NC 28210
Who: You and Facilitator Patricia Auston, President of Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks
PAC hopes you will come to Charlotte for a special program. It’s designed for both potential, new Support Group Leaders, and those with many years of experience and service. Topics covered including support group needs assessment, marketing, group dynamics, fundraising, group evaluation and even dealing with difficult personalities.
If you are someone who has been considering volunteering to help your support group, or you want to go and be inspired to make a commitment to volunteer to help. This type program is not offered very often. We encourage you to go and then decide if you want to make a commitment to volunteer to help your local support group.
Contact Lisa Van Rossum at lvanrossum@parkinsonassociation.org
NOTE: To read more about National Parkinson's Month and meetings, click on the title above.
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