For better treatment and research for women with Parkinson's Disease
RAISING OUR VOICES
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There are more than 10 million people worldwide diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. How many are women? What is the average age women are diagnosed? How do women react differently to medication than men? There are no clear answers. We need answers.
And so we started the Women's Parkinson's Project to raise our voices for better treatment and research for women with Parkinson’s disease.
The Women's Parkinson's Project
My Diagnosis Was Like Receiving a Time Bomb
My name is Francisca Ruiz, but my friends call me Paqui. I was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in 1964, and I still live on this Atlantic island, Tenerife. I am a mother of four boys who are all grown up now. I have always worked, until I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2012. I was a marketing assistant, I loved my job.
Our Team
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Richelle Flanagan
CO-FOUNDER
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Kat Hill
CO-FOUNDER
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Sree Sripathy
CO-FOUNDER