Category Archives: travel

Hindsight, Findsight — A #Widow of Opportunity

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Robyn Michele Levy

Found my late husband’s driver’s licence from 1965. Bergen was 22. A young man destined to travel the world. Had we met back then — when I was just one year old — I could have been his carry-on luggage.

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Parky the Raccoon Helps Travelers Attend World Parkinson Congress 2016

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Parky made its debut in Montreal at the World Parkinson Congress 2013. Selling these stuffed toy raccoons was a “last minute” fundraising idea, leaving no time to create and advertise a Parky fundraising campaign. Much to everyone’s surprise and delight, Parky … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned From “Chasing Hope Through Humour & Art” in Medicine Hat

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Parkinson Alberta‘s Beth Metcalf — who read my book twice and started planning this speaking engagement 3 years ago — is a multitalented, multitasking, make-it-happen maven (aka Client Services Coordinator). Parkinson Alberta has an awesome team of staff and volunteers dedicated to the Parkinson’s community. Medicine … Continue reading →

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Meet the World Parkinson Congress 2016 Ambassadors!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

WPC 2016 Ambassadors play an important role: They all have Parkinson’s disease and have established themselves as dedicated and passionate leaders in PD communities close to home and around the world online; they’ve all attended at least one World Parkinson Congress; they … Continue reading →

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Robyn Michele Levy Joins World Parkinson Coalition’s Global Community of Bloggers!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

I am so thrilled to be a blogging partner with World Parkinson Coalition — a nonprofit organization dedicated to a worldwide dialogue to help expedite the discovery of a cure and best treatment practices for this devastating disease. I will be one of … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Fantastic #Parkinson Optimism Summit in Tuscon, Arizona

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Physically I arrived home last week, but emotionally I haven’t landed yet. I’m still there — in the Tuscon desert — my heart open with gratitude for this tender, brave community finding me, inviting me. Thank you APDA Arizona!

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Robyn Michele Levy is a Keynote Speaker at #Parkinson’s Optimism Summit in Tuscon, Arizona March 14, 2015

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Lately, I’ve been too busy to blog. But now that my TO DO LISTS are almost all done, I can share some exciting news. On Saturday, March 14th I will be a Keynote Speaker at the Power Over Parkinson’s – Optimism Summit — … Continue reading →

Have You Hugged a Canadian Today?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Robyn Michele Levy

Go ahead…It’s Canada Day!

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Sweden is a Magical Country

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Robyn Michele Levy

Bergen and Naomi are having a wonderful time traveling in Sweden. Highlights include Bergen reconnecting with his father’s roots and Naomi loving her Swedish relatives. Apparently, Naomi wishes to move there one day.