Action Alert
November 8, 2020 | We are a global alliance of people with Parkinson’s, our partners and friends, standing together demanding change in how the disease is seen and treated. 
PD Avengers Assemble!
Tuesday, November 10 2020 3p GMT
Hello PD Avenger

Please join your fellow PD Avengers on Tuesday, November 10 at 3p GMT for our first quarterly assembly of the PD Avengers. You will learn more about on going efforts you can support and amplify, early successes, committees and how to get more involved if you want to, and we'll be answering as many of your questions as we can. Details here.
1,300 PD Avengers from 37 Countries!
Whevever you see red, there lives a PD Avenger!
This is only the beginning of our journey.

We are building a global alliance of one million people with Parkinson's, their care partners and their friends by the end of 2022. This will provide the awareness and urgency that is necessary to make change in how the disease is treated and seen.
ACTION #1
JOIN US FOR "PD AVENGERS - ASSEMBLE!"
Please join us on November 10, 2020 (7:00a PST / 10:00a EST / 3:00p GMT) to get up to speed on the PD Avengers early achievements, provide you with language to use when discussing PD Avengers, details on how you could become more involved if you desire, and we’ll be answering your questions. We will ZOOM one time per quarter and the time of the meeting will change to accomodate different time zones.

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ACTION #2
Help Ban Paraquat!
Call, Email or Tweet the EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler

PHONE: 202-564-4700
TWITTER: @EPA
EMIAL: Wheeler.andrew@epa.gov 

SAMPLE

Dear Mr. Wheeler,

Studies have linked paraquat exposure to a 150% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. As someone with Parkinson's disease, I find it unconscionable that your administration has re-approved its use. The EPA's own website says that "one sip can kill".

Please ban paraquat so my children and grandchildren don't have to go through the same suffering that I do.

American lives are at stake.
ACTION #3
Make a PD Avengers recruitment video!
Here is a great example from PD Avenger Julie Walker.

TIPS:
  1. Write out or outline what you want to say.
  2. Tell people why you joined PD Avengers.
  3. Encourage them to sign up at PDAvengers.com
ACTION #4
ASK YOUR CARE TEAM TO JOIN PD AVENGERS
Make a personal appeal to your neurologist, physician, therapists, pharmacist, counselor, and family to become a PD Avenger. We won't ask for money. We will not share your data. We need voices.

Registration is simple.

Below is a badge and a link to a sample letter you can use to craft a note to family and friends.
Hello, I am a PD Avenger - PD Avengers

Hello, I am excited to share with you the news that I have just joined a group that is committed to ending Parkinson's disease. It's called The PD Avengers. I am very excited about their vision. Would you to consider joining the PD Avengers with...

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PD Avengers is not just for those with PD. We need everyone's voice.
ACTION #5
Learn How to be get motivated to move from a Ninja Warrior and a winner of Amazing Race Canada - both PD Avengers.
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

PD Avengers teamed up with Parkinson's Australia for the upcoming National Symposium - Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 2020
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In place of the conference, Parkinson Australia will be running an online National Symposium of two half days (afternoons) featuring an international keynote speaker, panel discussions, researchers, and presentations from the Parkinson's Community!  

PD Avenger Larry Gifford will be hosting a session on the PD Avengers!
From the PD Avengers Blog
Who is a PD Avenger?

If you want to add you picture to the gallery, email Larry@PDAvengers.com

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Sparks of Experience - PD Avengers

By Eirwen Malin One of PD Avengers aims is to increase meaningful input into all stages of the research process from those living with Parkinson's day by day.

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Partners - PD Avengers

Click below to find out what organizations are partners with PD Avengers

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WHY AM I / MY ORGANIZATION NOT LISTED
OR SEEN ON THE WEBSITE?
PD Avengers who agreed to have their name listed
and/or photo on the site should be there. If not, please email.
PD AVENGERS