White Dog
and The White Dog Army
Wonderful
World Wednesday
White Dog
and the Army know too well the horrible affects of Parkinson’s disease in both
humans and dogs. It is debilitating and often sends the victim into a tailspin
of depression, withdrawal, isolation, until they lose all will to live. For
those who suffer, and their families, the world is not very wonderful.
But the love
of an 11-year-old girl for her grandfather and an opportunity for healthy
people to help advance research give hope that those who struggle with this
disease may soon find the world more accessible and wonderful…
11-Year-old Invents Non-spill Cup for
Grandfather With Parkinson’s
Lily Born of Chicago began imaging solutions a few years ago dreaming of ways to help him cope better with Parkinson’s. Then, she had an idea to attach legs onto his tumbler to prevent it from spilling. The Kangaroo Cup was born.
The first ceramic version proved too breakable and uncomfortable to hold so Lilly and her parents went back to the drawing board. This week they have successfully raised money with an online Kickstarter campaign to fund the improvements.
The new cups made with moldable prototyping plastic are
stackable, unbreakable, and microwave & dishwasher safe.
Still tip-resistant, the new three-legged design has an elevated base
reducing the need for a coaster, and is made with BPA-free plastic.
The campaign is essentially pre-selling the 9-ounce cups. They already have raised $37,000 with still 26 days
to go.
“Just because you’re a kid, doesn’t
mean you can’t do big and great things’, the pre-teen designer says.
You can help advance our knowledge of Parkinson's Disease…
The Oregon Health
& Science University’s Parkinson Center is looking for
Healthy Volunteers
for their Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
This is a landmark observational study designed to help
define biomarkers of Parkinson's disease progression. By better understanding
risk factors, such as smell loss, doctors may be able to identify Parkinson's
before the onset of motor symptoms. People over the age of 60 and who do NOT
have Parkinson's are needed for this study which will assess the relationship
between Parkinson's and the sense of smell.
Early detection is a crucial step in understanding the
causes of PD and developing better treatments.
Find out if you are eligible to participate by taking the
smell survey at michaeljfox.org/takethesmellsurvey or contact Alicia Portillo
at portillo@ohsu.edu. The study is hoping to reach 10,000 people.
6 comments:
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That young lady is very special!
That is awesome. What a smart young lady. :)
That is awesome. What a smart young lady. :)
Isn't it wonderful when attention is given to different health conditons,, so cures can be found!
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tweedles
White Dog Army mates, that is a wonderful story. Our angel Popsy had Parkinsons and we know the terrible effects this dreadful disease produces. High five for this wonderful young girl. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
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