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Confession from an Artist with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

It’s been – and still is – a long, hot summer. Miraculously, I’ve managed not to melt. More incredible, I worked up the courage to buy some real art supplies. Stuff I intentionally stopped using when diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Why? By avoiding … Continue reading →

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World Parkinson Congress 2016 Launches “Portland Countdown” #WPCPodcast Today — Tuesday June 2, 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about Portland Countdown.  This new series of free educational podcasts — hosted by two highly experienced journalists (who are also living with Parkinson’s) — … Continue reading →

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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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Today’s Big Pharma Forecast For Robyn Michele Levy’s Brain

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Today is a brave new day in your neurodegenerative life!  Your brain chemistry — probably your dopamine levels — are out of whack and causing havoc: On/Off symptoms; body trembling; sleep deprivation. Begin neurologist’s new (and improved?) medication regime. Keep track of side-effects. Resist urge … Continue reading →

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Sayonara Synthetic Dyes — I Was Still Raised on Kraft Dinner® and Gold Stars!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Raised on Kraft Dinner and Gold Stars © Robyn Michele Levy 1989 Raised on Kraft Dinner® and gold stars Chauffeured ‘round in fancy cars Pop-Tart® farts at the breakfast table T.V. Dinners with Rogers cable Froot Loops® drowned in two-percent Do … 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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Robyn Michele Levy’s Brainwaves Join #FoxPDchat on Twitter — Friday April 17 at 12 pm ET

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

How is technology changing #Parkinsons research? Find out by joining @MichaelJFoxOrg for a scintillating #FoxPDchat on Twitter — Friday, April 17 at 12 pm ET.

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Robyn Michele Levy Brings “Chasing Hope Through Art & Humour” to Medicine Hat, Alberta This Tuesday, April 14

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm OR 7:00 pm at Medicine Hat Public Library For free tickets or more information call 403-526-5521

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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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