Mike Knaisch, Parkinson Association Board Member and President & CEO of Front Porch Digital, Inc. has created a family fund to further the development and enhancements of the PD Life iPhone (and soon to be Android) app.

If you would like to support this innovative initiative please make a contribution today to the Knaisch Family Fund for PD Life (on form in "Special Notes" please state "PD Life")

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World Parkinson's Congress 2013

The 3rd Annual World Parkinson's Congress (WPC) held in Montreal, Canada on October 1st - 4th is quickly approaching. Click for more information and to register.

Not able to make it to Montreal? You can still contribute to the WCP.

In anticipation of this October's World Parkinson Congress, Jackie Hunt Christensen developed a survey about the impact of Parkinson's on relationships and interpersonal communications. From this survey, she will use the data to create a poster to present at the WPC. And she needs your help. She says, "I've been thrilled by the number of responses I've already received. But I hope to get even more, so I can represent as many experiences as possible."

Read more of Jackie's story: How Has Parkinson's Affected Your Relationships? on MJFF's website.

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Announcements & Reminders

Outdoor Active Retreats for Individuals with Parkinson's

The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center would like to invite you to join them for their 2013 Parkinson's Outdoor Active Retreats in Breckenridge. The retreats are aimed at having fun! These creative and active weekend are designed specifically for people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Find more information on the retreats.

Boulder & Broomfield Support Group Reminder

Reminder that the Boulder & Broomfield Support Groups will not be meeting in August. The Parkinson Association offers several Support Groups throughout Colorado and we encourage you to to visit other support groups.

Parkinson's Tip

Keeping focus on the importance of nutrition and diet is important for every one. Dr. Monique Giroux put together The Dirty Dozen, a list of fruits and vegetables that contain the most and least contamination from pesticides.

12 Most Contaminated

Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Pears
Grapes (Imported)
Spinach
Lettuce
Potatoes

12 Least Contaminated

Onions
Avocado
Sweet Corn (Frozen)
Pineapples
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet Peas (Frozen)
Kiwi Fruit
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Papaya

*Note that foods with a skin that can be peeled and discard are less likely to have the higher levels of contamination. To reduce exposure to contaminants, such as pesticides be sure to wash all produce before consuming.