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N e w s f r o m T h e P a r k i n s o n ’ s In s t i t u t e a n d C l i n i c a l C e nt e r
PLAN
PREPARATION
PAMPERING
NE W S L E T T E R
S u m m e r 2 0 1 1
In This Issue
1 Rx: Vacations
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Summertime! And the Living is...Great!
Whether you mark it by calendar, by custom,
We prefer: Yippee!
2 People of The PI / Who We Are
by the temperature gauge, or by the sweat on
your brow, SUMMER is here!
We have put together an easy mnemonic to
3 The PI Staff
4 Exercise—
It’s Good Medicine
Summer means vacation, travel, and living and
enjoy the summer season.
playing outdoors—sometimes in uncomfortable or exhausting heat.
So, read on, and let’s get from
5 The Gift of Yourself
5 Volunteers Who Matter
Yikes?
5 Crumbs From the Cookie Jar
6 Donor List
7 Donor List (cont.)
8 Every Gift Counts
9 Making the Connection—
Stem Cell Awareness
10 Rx: Vacations (cont.)
11 Together for One Purpose
12 Upcoming Events
remind everyone how to stay safe, healthy, and
YIKES to
Y ipp ee!
Rx: Vacations—Take as Often as Needed
A disease like Parkinson’s can be challenging,
and can feel like a sentence to an ever smaller
world. However, there are many ways to plan
and prepare for a refreshing experience—
whether you are traveling the world or taking a
day trip.
Below are some time-tested tips to help ensure enjoyable travel. Remember, TPPP:
THOUGHTFUL PLANS are the
PREPARATION for PAMPERING (TPPP).
THOUGHTFUL:
Prepare yourself mentally for unexpected
challenges and problems BEFORE you lock
the front door. Thoughtfulness will help
you frame how you will manage the inevitable
surprises you may encounter on a trip.
Remember Murphy’s Law—it is often true
that what can go wrong, will go wrong; the test
is in your reaction to it.
Maintain a hopeful outlook—the moment
you walk out the front door, your vacation
begins—and any moment can be the source of
your best memories, stories, and adventures.
Concentrate on the journey—it is not just
the destination that determines your level of
rest and relaxation. Try to enjoy the screening at the airport; talk to the transportation
safety agent and the flight attendants. A smile
and a kind attitude will spread like tanning oil
amongst your (often grumpy) fellow travelers.
Keep things in perspective—instead of
letting circumstances be cause for anxiety or
stress, put yourself in a positive frame of mind
before you leave. That way the moment the
toilet paper gets stuck to your shoe becomes a
source of your own private amusement instead
of embarrassment. Have confidence that you
can solve problems and take action even if it
means asking for extra help.
When you think ahead and maintain a positive
view of yourself and travel, you will find that
every aspect of your trip can be a source of
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adventure and fun.
People of The Parkinson’s Institute
By Clyde Taylor
Chief Operating Officer, The Parkinson’s Institute
It is a wonderful experience for me to lead the
staff at The Parkinson’s Institute (The PI), together
with Dr. Langston. We often talk about the ways
you, our patients, inspire us—you are the reason
we come to work each and every day.
Clyde Taylor
Chief Operating Officer
BOARD of
dir e c tor s
Thomas D. Follett
Chairman of the Board
Peter C. Nosler
Vice Chairman
Our patients share so much with us, so I want
to tell you more about us—who the people of
The Parkinson’s Institute really are. There are 70
men and women who share the goal of caring
for those who have Parkinson’s disease (PD),
creating better treatments, and, ultimately, finding a cure. I work with great people, and I want
you to know us all a little better.
Many of you may be surprised there are so
many of us here at The PI. When you come in
for a visit, you see Gloria at the reception desk,
Angie in the Clinic, and then a nurse, your physician, and other clinic staff. Behind the scenes
though, are the people who work in the labs
and study how and why Parkinson’s disease
develops. Still others are busy processing your
insurance and making our computers work, and
ensuring that our Clinic and laboratories are
clean, safe, and functional. Each one of us is
Robert Howells
Treasurer
Who We Are
Catherine K. Boshaw
Secretary
The staff at The Parkinson’s Institute is curious, eclectic, smart, dedicated, and kind—an
all-around great group of folks. They are more
than just a list of names. They are husbands,
wives, partners, mothers, fathers, sons, and
daughters; they are scientists, social workers,
doctors, nurses, and business people. They
are fans of the Giants and the As; they love the
Sharks, the Bears, ride a Harley or two, sail on
San Francisco Bay, and relish the Big Game
rivalry between Stanford and Cal. Some went
to local schools, and some graduated from
colleges and universities all around the world.
There are 11 languages—besides English—
spoken by staff at The PI, including Dutch, German, Hindi, Mandarin, Tamil and Tagalog. Let
us tell you a little something more about them.
We want to share these facts without names
first, and then challenge you to figure out “who
is who” during your next visit to The Institute!
Thomas E. Bailard
Board Member
Deborah W. Brooks
Board Member
Susan J. Foster
Board Member
J. William Langston, M.D.
CEO, Board Member
Vernon Norviel
Board Member
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driven by the goal to find a cure—often because
PD has affected our families and friends. Every
single one of us—no matter what our specific
job is—strives to prevent PD in future generations and to make sure your care and treatment
is better here than any other place in the world.
The last few years have been tough on this
Institute and many other not-for-profit organizations. We have made adjustments; we are a
leaner organization and are continuously working to apply donations in the most effective way
to treat and combat this disease. All of us are
confident in our work and what we do to help
patients with PD. Every day, the staff and I work
because PD does not care what Wall Street
does, or what day of the week it is, or even
what the weather is. We know you are fighting a
battle with PD every single day and our desire to
help you remains constant as well.
I am proud to introduce to you—the patients
and friends of The PI—the dedicated and
talented people who work here. I am proud to
be here, and honored to serve you. So please
be sure to read “Who We Are” below. I think
you will learn some fascinating facts about the
People of The Institute.
1. Who is passionate about growing a
vegetable garden and who claims to be
addicted to vegetable chopping?
2. What career do you get when you cross a
hockey player with a classically trained pianist?
3. Who was the forklift operator? shoe shiner?
raspberry merchant? bartender? elevator driver?
4. Who won a hula hoop contest on a
honeymoon cruise?
5. Who plays Senior Elf to Santa in a local
Christmas event?
6. Who was on a college campus security team?
7. Who is a yogini?
8. Who owned a restaurant?
9. Who is a high-school water polo coach?
10. Which staff member do you think was in a
rock and roll band?
We can’t wait to tell you
in the Fall Newsletter!
The Parkinson’s Institute Staff
CLINIC
Marilyn Basham, BA, PT
Melanie M. Brandabur, MD
Alice Brown, MSN, NP
Mary Corpuz
Shirley DeGuzman, LVN
Randy Hoffman, MA
J. William Langston, MD*
Grace Liang, MD
Brandon Nguyen, MSW
Liza Reys, BS
Renee Rodriguez
Katharine Smith, RN
Lori Sterling, BS
Monica Korell, MPH
Sarah Lavoie, BS, RD
Deborah McCullough, MS
Chen Meng, MS
Benjamin Priestley, MPH
Linda Rees, MPH
BASIC RESEARCH
CLINICAL RESEARCH
Ruksana Azhu Valappil, PhD
Grace Bhudhikanok, PhD
Kathleen Comyns, MPH
SamuelGoldman, MD, MPH
Sarah Jewell, MD, MPH
ADMINISTRATION
Gloria Goldstein
Rowena Hilario, BA
Angel Hong
Jennifer Hovland, BA
Gary Kenney, BS
J. William Langston, MD*
Linda Lounsbury
Deborah Mackie, BS
RichardShoenhair, MSCS
Clyde Taylor, MS
Mark Torelli, BS
Mary Tunison, MA
Lauren Zachry, MSW
Diana Roucoux, MPH
MelanieStaver, BA
Caroline M. Tanner, MD, PhD*
JenniferWright, BS
Qing Yang, MA
Caroline M. Tanner, MD, PhD*
James W. Tetrud, MD
Angie Valencia
Anna Woods, MSN, NP, RN
Cristobal San Nicolas
Birgitt Schüle, MD
Ramya Sundararajan, MSc
Malini Krishna Vangipuram, MS
Jing Zhao, PhD
Venkat Raghav Aachi, MS
Judy Betancourt
Elizabeth Doggett, BA
Adrian Flierl, PhD
Dongmei Hu, MD
Ian Irwin, BA, BS
Martha Isla, BS
Samuel Kim, BS
J. William Langston, MD*
Erwin Layaoen
Sally Mak, PhD
Christina Mork, PhD
R. Jeremy Nichols, PhD
Gayatri Pal, PhD
* Works in multiple
departments
Have You Been
Diagnosed with
Parkinson’s
Disease?
Join a
Clinical
Trial!
Participants may
receive free:
• Study-Related
Physical & Mental
Exams by Movement
Disorder Specialists
• Study-Related
Medications
• Study-Related
Laboratory Tests
• Travel
Reimbursement
For more information,
contact our clinical
trials coordinators
at (408) 734-2800,
trials@thepi.org,
or visit us online
at www.thepi.org/
ClinicalTrials
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“My capacity
to move and
ability to carry
out daily tasks
has increased
since I started
exercising and
taking this
class.”
Remember: Exercise is
medicine, and walking
improves brain health
while strengthening
muscles and the entire
cardiovascular system.
—Thomas
Marilyn Basham, Physical Therapist, works with a patient in the Gait and Balance Class.
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS
Exercise is Good Medicine
How many times have you heard it—exercise
is crucial for taking care of you and your Parkinson’s disease (PD). Daily exercise is like an
extra dose of medicine. Go ahead and make
even a short walk part of your routine!
Your neighborhood is probably a great place
for a walk; the weather is great—what is keeping you from your daily dose of medicine?
Gait and Balance participant
taps to the beat.
“I want to do
as much as
I can for as
long as I can.”
—Patricia
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Exercise does not require fancy clothes or
shoes—though a good slip-proof pair of
walking shoes is a big help! Do your stretches
inside against a wall or outside using a fence
post for support, and then step forward taking
long strides. To make that first step strong,
begin by doing a weight shift from side to side.
The idea is to load one side and then step with
the other. Remember to relax both arms and
let them swing freely. Put your walking stride all
together: shift, step, swing.
Students of Gait and Balance classes at The
Parkinson’s Institute (The PI) practice this kind
of movement analysis in fun and functional
weekly sessions. The classes are taught by
The Institute’s physical therapist, Marilyn
Basham. The Class is designed to meet the
needs of PD patients by focusing on managing the challenges of movement disorders.
By training through specific limitations, each
patient acquires healthy movement habits and
learns strategies that can support his or her
exercise program every day. For example, to
lengthen your stride or sequence a step, you
might practice to the beat of Dixieland Jazz
or other music with a clear, metronomic beat.
Remember the metronome, that little device on
the piano that helped keep you in time with the
clicks? It is a great tool for keeping you walking
in pace too! The audio cues seem to focus
attention better than visual cues. You can
download music to your iPod to help you keep
in step and moving!
Remember: Exercise is medicine, and walking improves brain health while strengthening
muscles and the entire cardiovascular system.
The benefits of exercise are free, and an early
-morning or late-afternoon walk in the sunshine provides a natural dose of Vitamin D as
well. Avoid walking in the heat of the day, but
get out and lift your spirits with a shift, step
and swing!
W h at ’ s a b e tt e r g i f t t h a n yo u R T I M E ?
Volunteer: Give the Gift of Yourself!
Very few gifts are as great as the gift of your
time and talent. Volunteering is a great way to
do more and to be part of the revolution that
is helping Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.
If you would like to do more, The Parkinson’s
Institute (The PI) would love to have you as a
volunteer! There are dozens of small and large
jobs in and around The Institute, and we could
use your helping hands. Imagine yourself:
n Helping the Clinic arrange paperwork
for new patients
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Signing in guests at an Education Workshop
Addressing envelopes in the Development Department
n
n
Keeping the cookie jar full for Gloria
Learning to master a new software
program at The PI
n
Participating in dozens of other interesting projects—extra points if you are computer savvy!
n
If you can give a bit of yourself, you will
make a difference in the life of someone with
Parkinson’s disease, so please give Lauren
Zachry, Development Officer, a call or send an
email to get details. Lauren can be reached
at (408) 452-5636 or lzachry@thepi.org. Thank
you! The gifts of your time and talent are needed
and wanted at The Parkinson’s Institute.
Volunteers who Matter: Summer Issue
We want to thank the following people,
who are volunteers this summer:
Aaron Gerston, student at Chapman
University and Freya Sampson, student from
Northeastern University
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Sonya Chalaka, Emily Chu, Ila Dwivedi,
Indu Senni and Pranav Sharma, students from
The Harker School in San Jose
n
Jackie Cisco, of Palo Alto, who has been
an invaluable asset in the Development
Department for the past two years
n
Doris, Mae Ella, Dee, Greta, Lil and Audrey
of The Parkinson’s Auxiliary, who have helped
Gloria at the Front Desk, operated the gift shop
and assisted in the Development Department
for a combined total of 60 years!
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Cr u mb s
f rom
the
Cooki e
JaR
By Gloria Goldstein
Roll out the BBQ!! Let’s entertain! Barbequing is one of my
favorite Labor Day memories.
There are 4 steps to the
perfect summer barbeque:
1. Sweet corn and hot melted
butter for dipping!
2. Watermelon scooped out
and then filled with a variety of
summer melons and berries.
3. Creamy potato salad
rHa ker School Students
Aaron and Freya
Left: Dr. Gayatri Pal works with student volunteers from The Harker School. Right: Aaron Gerston and Freya Sampson.
4. For the last hurrah of one
summer, we crossed our
fingers and decided to BBQ a
TURKEY in our Weber! We
had lots of burgers for those
traditionalists, too! The turkey’s
aroma was great, it looked
fantastic, and it tasted soooo
good. It was such a
successful BBQ, that one guest
barbequed a bird on Thanksgiving Day as well!
Have a wonderful summer!
Enjoy the sunshine and all the
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gifts each day brings.
Every Gift Counts!
And so we count every gift in this, our annual listing of every donor from the previous year. Each and every gift makes a difference
at The Parkinson’s Institute—no matter how small or how large—each gift is a crucial piece of the puzzle that allows The Institute
to continue to provide world class care, discover the causes and one day, the cure for Parkinson’s disease.
We offer this list without attributing gift value because well, every gift counts. For us, it is not the size of the gift, but the size of the
heart of the gift giver. Our deepest appreciation to each and every person listed below. We believe you made the very best gift you
could. If you would like to do more this year—please feel free to do so—because each and every gift counts!
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Holmes • Katherine and Kevin Holt • Miriam Hoppe • M. Hori • Carol Howard • Janet Howard • Jeannette Howe • Jenny and Guang Hsu • Albert Huber • Louise and Stephen Hucal • Elaine Hudson • Julia Hughes
• Catherine and Richard Hultquist • Human Race/Volunteer Center • Fredrika and Derk Hunter • Kristine Huntzinger • Jane Huxtable • Ashton Hwang • IBM Employee Services Center • IBM Retiree Charitable
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• Sue Jones • Deloise Jordan • Alison Jordan • Laura Joseph and Roger Gentile • Kitty and Max Joyner • Lois and Donald Juds • Ruth and Albert Jurafsky • JustGive • Ronna Kabatznick and Peter Scott • Sandra and Robert Kahn • Kaiser Permanente Community Giving campaign • Brad Kaloper • Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kalter • Stephen Kalthoff • Kamal Investments, Inc. • Lynda and Floyd Kameda • Sandy Kaminsky
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• Katherine Mohr • Peter Mondavi • Margrit Mondavi • Donna and Jim Monroe • Suzanne and Richard Monson • Maria and Joseph Monteleone • Henriette Moore • Jan Moore • Joyce and Edward Moreno •
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• Melissa and Ray Murphy • Keith Murphy • Geraldine Myers • Joyce and J. Richard Myrick • Ejfriede and Bolar Naik • Rosemarie Nash • Edison International Nash • Elizabeth and Gary Nauert • Emil Nederostek
• Joan and Don Nelson • Shirley and Eldred Nelson • Joel Nelson • Katherine Nelson • Virginia and William Nemerever • Richard Nerone • Network For Good • Candice and Steve Newburn • Paula Newman •
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Linda and Rich Parola • Bernice Parris • Frieda Parry • Beberlee and John Pasco • Martha and Richard Pastcan • Nag Patibandla • Elke Paulsen • Esther and Spyro Paxinos • Catherine and Scott Pease • Masako and Robert Pedigo • People Track USA • Patricia and Marty Peoples • Phyllis Perez-Sorensen • Susan and Jeffrey Perls • Sylvia and Sam Perone • Bette and William Perrault • Charles Perrell • Kay and
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Potter • Evelyne and Daniel Powell • Nancy and James Power • Francis Powers • Mark Powers • Jill and Jan Prahm • Marilyn and David Pratt • Nora Prentice • Carol and Pierre Prodis • Betty and Ronald Profili
• Lesia Pryor • Kay and Wiliam Pucheu • Irma Puentes • Evelyn and Bob Pugmire • Pat Pullano-Rogers • John Pyle • Courtney Quinn • Allison Quinn • Dawn and Charles Quinn • Jody and Colin Quinton • Patricia and John Rabada • Dana Ralls and Philip Vick • Daulat and Chittoor Ramamoorthy • Srividya Ramesh • Mary Ann and Joe Ramirez • Kari Ramirez • Renee Ramirez • Cristie and David Ramsey • Larry Randall
• Lilly and Harper Randolph • Shantha Ranganathan • Lynne Rangel • Vikram Rao • Carol and Edward Raspler • Shirley Ray • Nicole and Marc Rayfield • Dorothy Rayner • Razoo Foundation • Eva Re • Rita
Reager • Barbara Redpath-Henderson • Joan and Twain Reed • Reed & Graham, Inc. • Christina and Rick Reese • Joan Reese • REI Corporate Giving Program • Mary and Felix Reichmuth • Karen Reisman •
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and Paul Roskoph • Shalline and Gerald Ross • Sarah and Donald Ross • Irene Ross • Rosalie Ross • Susan Ross • David Rossin • Adrienne Roth • Beth and Oscar Rothenberg • Renee and Herbert Rothman
• Jane and Ron Rothschild • Royal Glass Company, Inc. • Phyllis and Charles Rubinstein • Paul Ruddy • Norah Rudin • Toby and Robert Rudin • Jillian and Jim Rudman • Diane and Ronald Ruether • Janet
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Debra Schilling • Erwin Schless • Leonard Schlussel • Jean and George Schmid • La Verne and Gerald Schmidt • Lila and Ronald Schmidt • Barbara Schneider • Louise Schnitzer • David Schoendaler • Benita
and Peter Schontag • Susan and Thomas Schrag • Lori Schulman • Joyce and Jerry Schumacher • Susan and Michael Schwab • Schwab Charitable Fund • Ernestina and Jay Schwartzman • Dianne and Rudy
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Mary Sheets • Sandra and Howard Shellhammer • Charles R.S. Shepard Charitable Lead Trust • Jean and Edward Shephard • Susan Sherrill • George Shimabukuro • Mary and Charles Shoemaker • William
Shreve • Mace Siegel • Lynda and Lawrence Siela • M. J. Sieverson • Mary and Ronald Sigourney • Steven Silberblatt • Silicon Valley Community Foundation • Charlene and Joseph Silva • Susan Silveira • Annette
and Richard Silver • Ellen and Harvey Silverberg • Margaret Silveria • Joan and Keith Silverman • Gail and Ron Simi • Barbara Simkin • Tamara Singer • Udai Singh • Amrit Singhal • Margaux Singleton • Stratis
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and Leonard Smith • Marcelline and William Smith • Donna Smith • Laurel Smith • Martha Smith • Elizabeth and John Smrekar • Maxine and Lawrence Snider • Jeannine and John Snook • Victoria and Randy
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Sousa • Eleanor Spare • Michael Splinter • Sportsmen Yacht Club • Caryll M. and Norman F. Sprague Jr. Foundation • Janet and Andrew Stambaugh • Robert Stamper • Barbara Stanton • Sally and Zachary
Starker • The Rusty Staub Foundation • Tony Stebleton • Betty and Leonard Stecher • Nancy Steege • Janet and Michael Steinger • Rachel Stempel • Diane Stephenson • Kelly Stepura • Lucille and Robert
Stewart • Barbara and Donald Stiling • Dian Stiver • Alice Stoessel • Doris Stoessel • Marjorie and Herbert Stone • Lila and Howard Story • Alexia and David Strain • Eileen and Jeffrey Strauss • The Simon Strauss
Foundation • Clarissa Street • Cynthia and James Stricklin • Edward Strong • Nancy and Edward Strong • Kelly Stum • Beatrice and Albert Suarez • Susan Subtle • Melissa and Harlan Suits • Virginia and William
Sullivan • Joel Sult • Elaine Sulzberger • Ann Summer • Rosalie Sunday • Sunnyvale Service & Athletic Club • Rajagoba Suppiah • Ariel Sutro • Eva and Charlie Sutton • Carolyn and Joel Suty • Virginia and Kenichi
Suzuki • Sophia Swanberg • Martha and Jack Swartz • Beth and Donald Sweet • Robin Swenson • Evelyn Swezea • Joann and C. Syvertson • Sarah Sznapstajler • Mary and Kenneth Talbot • John Talbot •
Nasser Talebi • David Tamura • Nancy Tanana • Caroline Tanner • Laura and Edwin Tanner • Dorothy and Richard Tanner • Marilyn Taubman • Barbara and Frank Taylor • Sally Taylor • Virginia Taylor • Allen S.
Taylor Foundation • Ione and Alex Teixeira • Margo and Rodney Templeton • Cecily and John Terra • Carolyn and Jack Terranova • Tish and Tom Thinesen • Louis Thoelecke • Wayne Thomas • Marci and Gerald
Thomas • Eileen Thomas • Mike Thompson • Jan and Bruce Thompson • Joan and Collin Thomson • Nora and Reg Thorneycroft • Rosemarie and Jerry Tierney • Eleanor Tillotson • Bob Timel and Darcy VanVuren • Teresa Ting • Sandra Tobias • Frances and Stephen Tobriner • Elinor and Dennis Tom • Tomie Tomita • Mary Ann Tonkin • Margaret and Jack Tormey • Barbara and Robin Tornow • Vivian and Rich Tortora • Touched By Flowers • Jason Trachewsky • Donna Tracy • LuAn and Jonathan Trapp • Evalyn and Louis Trinchero • Roger Trinchero • Vera Trinchero-Torres • Trinity United Methodist Women • Gaynl and
J. Iwrin Troter • Frances and Frank Troutman • Sue and Bing Tso • Marilyn Tullis • Gloria and Phillip Tunstall • Micki Turner • Barbara Turpin • Linda and Mavis Tyler • Catherina Ude • United Way California Capital
Region • United Way of Central New Mexico • United Way of Delaware • United Way of Greater Los Angeles • United Way of San Joaquin County • United Way of Silicon Valley • United Way of Tri-State • University of Notre Dame • UPMC Passavant Professional Staff • William Upson • Beth Van Arkel • Greene Van Arsdale Foundation • Peter Van der Pas • P. and Paul Van Rijn • Mary Ann and Imre Varga • Deborah and
Kurt Vause • Julie Veitch • Ranjini and Balaji Venkatraman • Edward Vierra • Ellen and Ronald Vincent • Shawna and David Virga • Deborah and Michael Virga • Julie and Gregory Virga • Betsy and Michael Virga
• Patrick Virgin • Anita and Gary Virshup • Roberta and Charles Viscovich • Phyllis and Paul Vogel • Foyann Vogler • Joanne Volponi • Barbara and Fred Voltmer • M.B. and Craig Vought • Roberta and William
Vrooman • Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program • Eleanor Wagner • Kay and Martin Waldman • Matthew Walker • Lyndal Walker • Eileen Wall • Debra and Donald Wallace • Cynthia Walrod • Robynn
and Jerome Walters • Camele and William Wanat • Anna Ward • Brent Warren • Elizabeth Watson • Edith Wattenmaker • Bernice and James Weatherholt • Frances and Jack Webb • Holly Weber • Christina and
Michael Weber • Betty Weber • Stanley Weeks • Mary Lou and Robert Weggenmann • Cathy Weil • Deborah Weinberger • Denise and David Weinstein • Mark Weinstein • Joyce and Richard Weismann • Carol
and Gary Weiss • Charlene and Raymond Weiss • Linda and Larry Welch • Wellpoint Associate Giving Campaign • Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign • Janet and Lawrence Welter • Carol and Richard
Welton • West Valley Christian Fellowship Church • Charles Whelan • Pamela White • Susan and Donald Whitley • Alan Whitson • Ann and Ronald Whyte • Jeanne Wiegler • Karen and Dirk Wierema • James Wieser • Louise Wikey • Juanita and William Wilder • Mary Wiley • Ruth and Lloyd Wilkins • Helene and Ed Williams • Elmer Williams • Michael Williams • Myron Williams • Louisa Williams • June and Thomas Willis •
Barbara Wilson • Martha Wilson • Patricia Wilson Cain • Maxine and Marvin Winer • Shawn Winters • Estate of Miriam Wirt • Ruth Wise • Patricia Wittick • Ann and George Wofford • The Brin Wojcicki Foundation
• Philip Wolfson • Alice Wolfson • Mavourneen Wolfson • Steven Wood • Helen and Dan Woodward • Joanne Woolard • Margaret Wooster • Barbara Wullschleger • Jeri and William Wylie • Lily Yacobi • Eva Yarmo
and David Rosenthal • Eric Yee • Miao Yeh • Barbara and Steve Yost • Martha and George Young • Beverly Yunich • Marci Yuste • Lisa and Bill Zachry • Elizabeth Zachry • Lauren Zachry • Patricia and
Ernest Zanetta • Norma and Leon Zeff • Jeannete and Harold Zeitman • Marjorie and Gerald Zieber • Marla and Jerry Zimmerman • Lila Zisook • Claudia Zornow • Eleanor Zscheile • Hillary and Leonard Zunin
Every Gift Counts—did yours? We tried our very best. We double and triple checked every name, but if yours is not right or
is missing, would you be so kind as to let us know? We apologize for any mistake and we will fix it! Please contact Lauren
Zachry at (408) 542-5636 or at lzachry@thepi.org. Thank you for counting and thank you for making a gift—it counts! 7
Every Gift Counts
Ordinary People and Extraordinary Gifts
Unity
Walk
2011
Walking in the Rain for
the Ones We Love could
have been theme of this
year’s Unity Walk in New
York City. The 17th Annual
Parkinson’s Unity Walk, held
in Central Park on April 16,
2011, was cold, rainy, and
windy! Braving the numbing 42-degree weather, the
10,000 participants raised
over $1.3 million for Parkinson’s disease research.
The Parkinson’s Institute is
the only California-based
Parkinson’s organization
of the seven major groups
that receive funding from
this event. Our heartfelt
appreciation goes to each
and every single person who
walked, donated, and otherwise helped make this Unity
Walk a huge success. We
think this little girl cheering
on family members at this
year’s Walk sums up our
sentiments exactly!
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Cindy DeLuz, artist extraordinaire, and allaround amazing patient at The Parkinson’s
Institute, has once again worked her magic
with the creation of Starfire, a beach-cruiser
bicycle she has hand-painted and raffled off to
raise funds for our cause. The bike is fun and
beautiful, capturing Cindy’s spirit and her joy in
life. Thanks to you, Cindy!
‘Starfire’ hand-painted by Cindy DeLuz.
Students at the Ronald C. Wornick Jewish
Day School in Foster City raised over $1,200
for The Institute as part of their Tzedakah Project. They were inspired by one young student
whose grandfather has Parkinson’s disease.
Tzedakah—meaning righteousness—is doing
the right thing. The students also raised
funds for charities near and far,
including those in Israel. All of
us at The Parkinson’s Institute
say to the 7th graders at the
Ronald Wornick School—
toda.
(Hebrew for
thank you!)
and all of the scientists, physicians, and others
who strive to help her son in his fight against
Parkinson’s disease. In the Fall issue of our
newsletter, you will read the full story about her
remarkable giving and a mother’s love for her
son. We cannot wait to tell you!
“She really is remarkable”—that is the sentiment shared again and again about Donna
Kos, who is the driving force behind Sunnyvale’s own Unity Walk held on May 14,
2011. Although not as large as the Unity
Walk in New York City, what it lacks in size is
made up for in enthusiasm and spirit. Many
thanks for to Donna for her work over the past
8 years. Funds raised locally are sent to the
national walk and distributed according to their
guidelines—and yes, The Parkinson’s Institute
receives a share. To all the volunteers, to each
walker and to every donor—thank you! Everything you do really does make a difference.
Young-onset patient, Katherine, sells
Parkinson’s Institute bracelets at her support
group meetings to raise for The Institute. Since
2008 she has raised nearly $600. Thank you
Katherine, you are the best!
With a bit of imagination, many
patients, donors, and friends of
The Parkinson’s Institute have
been able to give wonderful
gifts that support our cause,
our care, and the hope for
a cure. Every gift counts at
The Parkinson’s Institute. We
hope these stories about our
donors inspire you to see how
you can be part of our work and,
ultimately, the cause, the care and the
cure for Parkinson’s disease.
care
Rita Reager is a donor
without peer at The Parkinson’s Institute. Every month for
24 years, she has made a regular
donation to support the work of Dr. Langston
W O R K I NG O N T HE CU R E
Making the Connection:
Stem Cell Awareness
We all need a little help connecting the dots
between our lives and Parkinson’s disease
research, and our very own, Birgitt Schüle, MD,
did just that! She brought her ground-breaking
research to life and discussed how she and
others in her lab are able to create stem cells
and dopamine neurons from non-invasive
skin biopsies taken from patients and family members. The Stem Cell Patient Advocacy
and Stem Cell Update on Neurodegenerative
Diseases was hosted by the California Institute
for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) at University
of California, Irvine.
“This is an exciting scientific era—giving us new techniques
to make a difference in every patient’s life.” —Dr. Schüle
MAKING a
tribute gift
What is the difference
between a memorial
gift and an honor gift?
A memorial gift is made in
memory of someone who has
passed away, generally in lieu
of giving flowers. An honor gift
is made to commemorate a life
achievement or provide recognition for someone who is still living.
What do I need to send
for a tribute gift?
Please send a small note with
your donation stating who the donation is in memory or in honor of
that includes a name and address
for the person who will receive the
acknowledgment. We will send
a card telling your honoree or a
family member of the person you
are recognizing that a donation
was made in their name and that
you sent the donation. Please
note: Your donation amount will
not be disclosed.
If you have any questions about
this process, please contact
Lauren Zachry at (408) 542-5636
or lzachry@thepi.org.
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Rx: Vacations—Take as Often as Needed
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PLAN:
Even though your THOUGHTFUL mind-set has
protected you from upset over the unexpected, creating a PLAN can help smooth the path
to relaxing travel.
Summer 2011
Plan how much time you need to put aside
each day to meditate, do breathing exercises,
and practice imaging and muscle relaxation
techniques—pencil time in for these as part of
your daily schedule.
Relaxing in the po
Plan how much time you need for eating, resting, bathroom breaks, and taking medication.
ol!
Plan for who your human resources are—your
spouse, travel companions (and be open
to help from other kind people you have yet
to meet!). Ask your physician and insurance
company for recommendations about ways to
handle emergencies. Let your travel agent alert
the cruise company and/or airline to any special
needs you have. Few of us want to ask for
assistance, yet so many people are happy to
help if we only let them know how to do so.
FUN!
Plan for fixed arrival/departure times and
time zone changes and do your best to allow
enough time for rest, so your body can catch
up to a new clock. Seeing the Eiffel Tower
when your body thinks its 3 am may not create
the memory you had hoped!
Plan on having the contact information (phone
and email) for your travel agent, credit card
company, and physician so that you can
always have your own team ready to assist you
in smoothing out any bumps in the road.
PLAN to enjoy every little bit of your journey
and experience!
PREPARATION
Now that you have THOUGHTFULLY created
the right mind-set and formed a game PLAN for
taking on both the known and unknown, please
make some very tangible PREPARATIONS.
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Prescriptions—Fill all your prescriptions, pack
them in their original bottles, and do not put
them in any checked luggage, making sure to
keep them with you at all times. Keep a printed
list of your medications, dosages, and the
scheduled time you take them in your
wallet or purse. If you take your medications on
a signal from your watch, smart phone, or other
alarm, make plans for the time change. Ask
your doctor to write prescriptions you can carry
with you in case you lose any of your medications. Inquire about, and make arrangements
for, wheelchairs or walkers/canes if there is the
slightest possibility you may need them.
Food & Water—Take a hands-free fanny pack
to wear, so you can always carry snacks. Bring
water with you—always! Do not overindulge—
tonight’s buffet will be just as plentiful tomorrow. The first glass of wine is great; the second
bottle may give you unpleasant consequences
the next day. A second dessert—why not?
You are on vacation!
PAMPERING
There are two schools of thought on the
relative merits and drawbacks to vacation and
travel in general. The curmudgeonly school
holds that the best part of any vacation is
getting back home to your own bed. We prefer
the idea that vacations are about PAMPERING
yourself all days, all the time.
Pamper yourself by asking a travel agent to
handle all of your arrangements: these professionals know the “ins and outs,” the good, the
bad, and the ugly! They can help you avoid
rip-offs, and they can often get you better
prices than you can find on your own. It is fun
to have your own concierge!
Pamper yourself by finding out how much
extra upgrades cost and consider first or business class travel instead of coach, reserving
airport shuttle transportation, a tour guide, or
upgrading your room. In addition, be aware that
there are now services that ship luggage ahead
for you, so that your things are unpacked before
you even arrive! It never hurts to ask—or have
your travel representative inquire.
Pamper yourself by making sure you bring
along a few personal items like books, puzzles,
and your favorite music.
Pamper yourself by being sure your return to
“home sweet home” is one that includes
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T h e P arki n s o n ’ s I n s tit u t e a n d Cli n i c al c e n t e r
Together for One Purpose
As we study Parkinson’s disease (PD)—the causes and the cure—we learn more
and more about the “iceberg” that is PD. Sharing new findings and keeping up to
date with knowledge of the latest PD research and treatment is vital to our commitment to providing the very best care in the world.
We are honored to share with you the other important organizations, foundations,
and research groups that The Parkinson’s Institute and its clinicians and scientists
are previously or currently members of:
• American Academy of Neurology
• American College of Preventive Medicine
• American Society of Human Genetics
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Neurosciences Program Project B Review Committee
• California Academy of Preventive Medicine
• National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences
• California Medical Association
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson’s Research Scientific
Advisory Board
• National Institutes of Health
Exploratory Trials in Parkinson’s Disease Steering Committee
• Movement Disorders Society
• Neuroepidemiology Research Group
• Panel on Environment and
• New York Academy of Science
Parkinson’s Disease
• Santa Clara County Medical Society
• Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Medical Advisory Board
• Society for Epidemiologic Research
• Parkinson’s Epidemiology
Research Committee
• Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
• Parkinson’s Study Group
• World Federation of Neurology
• Society for Neuroscience
• Tardive Dyskinesia Research Group
Together, we are working for a cure.
Rx: Vacations
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it being in “showroom” condition
(cleaned either before you leave or while
you are gone). This ensures your return
is, indeed, the personification of the idea
that, “the best part of any vacation is
getting back home to my own bed.”
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Do use the “Rule of Thirds”—
whatever you hope to do on any given
vacation day, reduce plans by a third, so
you aren’t too worn out after that day to
enjoy the days that will follow.
Do inquire about and try to secure
ground-floor accommodations and easy
access to elevators.
Do feel free to request that attendants
and guides schedule adequate rest and
stretch breaks.
Do ask for what you need and want.
You have earned the right!
Do reserve time for both professional
and self-massage to smooth away the
tensions and stresses that come with
unfamiliar surroundings and a different
time clock.
Do not forget to smile! Your trip is
about relaxing and having fun, so enjoy
yourself after all of you THOUGHTFULLY
PLANNED PREPARATIONS for
PAMPERING.
B O N V O Y A G E!
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Upcoming 2011
A u g u s t 1 0 1 : 3 0 - 3 : 3 0 pm
T reatment Side Effects
S e p t e mb e r 8 1 : 3 0 - 3 : 3 0 pm
Newly Diagnosed Seminar
S e p t e mb e r 1 7 - 1 8
Danville d’elegance
Oc t o b e r 5
Stem Cell Awareness Day
Oc t o b e r 1 2 1 : 3 0 - 3 : 3 0 pm
The Management of PD in Your Everyday
Life and Every Life Stage
Oc t o b e r 1 5
Diamonds in the Rough
Resources for those living with PD
www.ppsg.org
Parkinson’s Patients
Support Groups
www.nlm.nih.gov/
medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
www.pdtrials.org
Medline Plus
Parkinson’s Clinical Trials
www.svilc.org
www.coasiliconvalley.com
Silicon Valley
Independent
living center
Council on Aging Silicon Valley
www.caring.com
Helping you help your parents
Call 408.734.2800 to RSVP
and for more details
This newsletter is a quarterly production of the
Development Department at The Parkinson’s
Institute. If you have comments or questions,
please contact the Development Director,
Mary Tunison at 408.542.5606 or at
mtunison@thepi.org.