Partners Investing in Parkinson Research (PIPR)
Parkinson’s disease affects more than 100,000 Canadians,
including over 8,000 in the Ottawa area alone. And that number is
expected to double by the year 2050. More research is needed to
better understand and treat this devastating disease.
To support the groundbreaking research now underway at the Ottawa
Hospital Research Institute, a group of investment advisors from
the Ottawa financial community have come to together to form Partners
Investing in Parkinson Research (PIPR).
Co-chaired by Richard Shantz and Andrew Frank of RBC Dominion Securities,
PIPR is seeking support from friends, colleagues and the entire
community to raise funds to help OHRI scientists find better treatments
and ultimately improve the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s.
PIPR has set a goal of raising $500,000 over the next five years.
All funds raised by this dedicated group will go directly to the
Parkinson Research
Consortium at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Led by
Dr. David Grimes, the Consortium is currently working on a number
of innovative treatment strategies, including the development of
new drug treatments, as well as targeted gene therapy that could
help stop the progression of this debilitating disease.
“Without research, new discoveries are impossible
and therefore new treatments and finding a cure for Parkinson’s
disease is impossible. Only by funding research can we explore the
many complexities of Parkinson’s disease and with this knowledge,
development new treatment options.”
– Dr. David A. Grimes, Co-Director of the Parkinson Research
Consortium, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
How you can help
From the 2009 and 2010 Ottawa Hospital Race Weekend
Challenge the PIPR team members have raised more than $243,000 towards
their $500,000 pledge for Parkinson’s research.
It’s easy to lend your support to PIPR.
- Make a secure online
donation today!
- You can support the PIPR team during the Ottawa Race Weekend
(2011). Members of the team will be “running for a reason”
and raising funds for this important initiative through The Ottawa
Hospital Race Weekend Challenge. Just click on the PIPR
Team page after September 1st 2010 to sponsor their efforts
or join their team.
“I’ve always run with such ease and with a confident
stride. Now I’m noticing that, physically and mentally, it’s
way more challenging to get out the door and pound the pavement.
But all this community support — it fuels me and humbles me
and puts a drive in my stride.”
– Shelby Hayter, Parkinson’s patient and PIPR Team member
Should you have any questions or would like to make a donation
such as a gift of stock, please contact Sharon Martin at shmartin@ottawahospital.on.ca
or 613-798-5555 ext. 19014.
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