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Saturday, April 5, Patty Schoenstein will present another way to take better care of ourselves and promote health and well being. Come and learn more at our April meeting how Parkinsonians and their Caregivers can experience improved quality of life.
Also below you will find information about a study by Pico-Tesla Magnetics. You might remember that some of our members, including President Ric Pfarrer, previously participated in this study with good results. See also information about Parkinson's Awareness Day activities, additional JTPSG support groups, the upcoming Symposium in May, and how to order tulips for Parkinson's Awareness Month.
In addition to fighting my country's battles I am taking up arms against my own personal foe. One day 5 years ago, my wife, Beth, asked why my thumb was quivering. I didn't know why but went to the doctor to get an answer. I was shocked to find out that at age 33, I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD). “Parkinson's disease is for grandfathers not dads”, I thought. Finding myself mid career with a daughter in diapers, I was initially concerned about how I was going to manage this incurable disease and still provide for my family.
TULIP ORDERS CAN BE PICKED UP
In observance of Parkinson's Awareness Month, on April 1st you may pick up the tulips which you have ordered (or for an additional $5.00 we will deliver your bouquets of tulips) at Colorado Springs Wholesale Florist, 548 E. Costilla (between Weber and El Paso Streets, next to Transit Mix Co.) You can order them at the March 1 meeting, by using the order form in this newsletter, or by calling Jill Reid at 338-4042. You can buy (or sell them) to family or friends, and even to businesses you frequent. The deadline for ordering tulips is March 14th.
Also, you might wonder what is all the fuss about tulips. There's a short explanation on the order form attached to this newsletter.
JTPSG will have a table from 9:00 AM to Noon at the Run/Walk in order to pass out tulips and information about PD. There will be signups at the March meeting for people to man the tables. Allen Killebrew will also be chairing the WalMart event on April 19th, since Hector Foutz is recovering from back surgery. Call Allen to volunteer (540-6360).
Again, to register for the race/walk online go to:
Young Onset Group: Meets the third Saturday of each month at 10 AM at Winslow Court, 3920 East San Miguel (just east of Academy Blvd.). Next Meeting: Saturday, March 15. The group is for all people who were diagnosed with PD at a young age, even those early-diagnosed people who are now older. Call David Currin (266-1862) with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE!
2008 Educational Symposium
***** Notes from Speaker from Lifeline*****
Diana introduced Nicky Nicholas our speaker from Lifeline. She told us that statistics show that one out of three persons over 65 fall each year. After 80, that ratio increases. The majority of falls occur in the home, and 20-30% result in serious injury.
You may be at risk for a fall if you answer “Yes” to any of these:
To minimize your risk of falls:
For added security, and to help maintain your independence, become a Lifeline subscriber. When help is immediate, potential recovery is better.
Phillips Lifeline service is a push button activated unit. Three out of four persons will have a designated family member, friend, or neighbor called first. Other medical personnel will be called if the Lifeline operator determines it is needed. It can also allow the user to answer incoming telephone calls remotely. It has good voice quality far away within most homes. Now a voice extension unit is available for larger homes. The unit works everywhere in the US with a landline phone. It will not work with a cell phone. The unit is self-diagnostic, if it is not working correctly. There are guards to prevent accidental pushing of the button. It can be worn around the neck or as a wristband. (Now a unit that looks like a watch is available.) Wear it on outside of clothing, so the button is easily accessible if you should be sick or injured. A medical reminder system + phone system that talks to you is available. This can be liberating for many caregivers.
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Most of the above information is in the Lifeline booklets that were handed out at the meeting.
******* Notes from Speaker on First Aid *****
Diana introduced the 2nd speaker, Jesse Francimono. He is an EMT who works in the recovery room at Penrose Hospital. He teaches CPR classes and is a pre-med student at UCCS. He shared some basic first aid information and advice with us.
There are two local nurse helplines:
Jill Reid urged calling 911 for true emergencies, instead of driving the patient to the hospital. This gets help much quicker, allows the EMTs to treat hidden medical problems that may appear after the original emergency, and the patient has less waiting at the hospital emergency room. Do NOT MOVE the patient. That could cause more damage.
Jesse gave these First Aid tips:
For choking: Choking is an emergency. Call 911 emergency medical services FIRST. Do not attempt to drive a choking person to a hospital emergency department. For choking adults [and children older than one year of age]*, abdominal thrusts (formerly referred to as the "Heimlich maneuver") should be attempted. This is a thrust that creates an artificial cough. It may be forceful enough to clear the airway. [Wrap arms around victim] and put a fist just below the victim's breastbone, & above the bellybutton, and apply inward thrusts. If you are choking and alone, you have only about 1 minute to react before passing out. Call 911 first, even if you cannot speak, because you will become unconscious soon. Then try to do abdominal thrusts over a chair. If with the abdominal thrusts are not successful immediately in removing the obstruction, call 911.
[For babies* (younger than one year of age), the child will be too small for abdominal thrusts to be successful. Instead, the infant should be picked up and five back blows should be administered, followed by five chest thrusts. Be careful to hold the infant with the head angled down to let gravity assist with clearing the airway. Also be careful to support the infant's head. If the infant turns blue or becomes unresponsive, CPR should be administered. If with the abdominal thrusts are not successful immediately in removing the obstruction, call 911.]
[You* may be able to successfully stop the choking before help arrives, but it is best for the choking person to be evaluated by the emergency medical team when they arrive. If something is still in the person's throat, the emergency medical team can begin care immediately and take the person to the hospital for further treatment.[ from
Choking on a liquid: If still coughing & liquid trickling out of their mouth, take them to hospital. If they are not coughing or not breathing, call 911. EMTs may be able to use suction.
Exercise/Dance Class meets on Thursdays at 10:30am at Spectrum Rehab on 8th Street at Arcturus. Contact Barbara Willis (226-1467) for more information.
Mary Kellerhals reported on the Parkinson Symposium, coming on May 3rd. She is finalizing securing the main speaker. She will be needing help with various committees. Several grants have been applied for.
Donna Deis reported on the Summer Picnics will be held July 5th (Monument Valley Park Pavilion) and August 2nd (America the Beautiful Pavilion). Put these dates on your calendars.
Gary Street reported on the 2008 Silent Auction. It will be held in early Sept. He is working with the Fine Arts Center on this. He asked us to start thinking about soliciting donations for this event.
Allen Killebrew is working with the Young On-set Group to have another Garage sale. For more information or to volunteer to help, call Allen (540-6360).
Today's 50-50 winners were Mari Wagoner & Bill Hudson.
Ric announced that the Board is looking for qualified people to help shadow the officers this year, and the perhaps run for these offices in December. All offices will be up for election at that time.
Donna Deis explained that, according to our By-Laws, all voting Board members must be either Pres, Vice Pres, Sec, Treas, Chairman Emeritus, or At-Large JTPSG Board Members. At the few last elections, we voted on committee chairmen separately. To make the committee chairmen voting members of the JTPSG Board, if they so choose, we need to do a quick election to make them At-Large JTPSG Board Members. The following committee chairmen will be voted on as At-Large Members today: Mary Kellerhals, Diana Begin, Carla Holland, Cindy Stempson, Hector Foutz. In addition, Christel Wagoner wishes to be added as an At-Large member. (Wanda Greenwald, Joan Foutz, and Bill Stempson were originally voted in as At-Large members.) Ray Begin moved that we vote the group in by acclamation. It was seconded. The membership voted unanimously to accept all the candidates as JTPSG At-Large Board members. They begin/continue serving their terms immediately.
The meeting was adjourned to a Lasagna & potluck meal.
Respectfully submitted,
A thief in Paris planned to steal some paintings from the Louvre. After carefully planning, he got past security, stole the paintings and made it safely to his van. However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas.
When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied:
"Monsieur, I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh."
(And you thought I lacked De Gaulle to send you a story like this.)
Exercise classes with Barbara Willis meets on Thursdays at 10:30 am at Spectrum Rehab, 8TH Street
The Jeanne Taylor Parkinson's Support Group (part of CPF) meets the first Saturday of each month at 10 AM monthly (except January & July, other exceptions to be noted in The Whittler) at Otis Park Community Center 731 N. Iowa St (at Dale St). Meetings followed by potluck lunch. Other useful websites: PAR (Parkinson Assn. of the Rockies)
POSTMASTER: RETURNS ONLY
To create awareness and raise money for research, we are selling mixed bouquets of ten tulips for delivery on Tulip Tuesday. Simply fill out the form below. You can pick them up yourself or you can choose to have us deliver your bouquet/bouquets (in Colorado Springs area only) for a delivery fee of $5 per address (use one form per address please). You can also order a simple vase for $2 per bouquet.
___Check enclosed ____Visa ____MasterCard ____Discover
If you are paying by check, please send the form and check to:
If you are paying by credit card, mail form to above address; or fax form to 495-9095; or call 338-4042; or email all above information to
secretary@co-parkinson.org
NEXT MEETING:
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Otis Park Community Center
731 N. Iowa (at Dale)
Meeting starts at 10:00 AM. Please try to be there at 9:45 to sign in, look over publications and say hello to other members. Pot luck luncheon follows. Allen Killebrew and Cindy Stempson will bring Gisela's Famous Pork Tenderloin. Please bring a side dish or dessert. If you cannot bring a dish, come anyway and enjoy the fellowship.
Diana Begin
Saturday, March 1: Breakout Sessions
Members will break out into two groups: one for people with Parkinson's and one for their caregivers. This is a good chance to ask other people how they handle certain issues (such as freezing, medications, caregiver resources, etc.). This is a very popular activity for most attendees.
If you were not able to attend the February meeting, be sure to read the minutes of the meeting in this newsletter. Excellent presentations were given by the Nicky Nicholas, Lifeline alert system representative, and by Jesse Francomano, an EMT from Penrose Hospital, who spoke about first aid. See details on Page Four.
Editor's note: Our president, Ric Pfarrer, has been out of town and will not have an article in this newsletter. So, in the spirit of Parkinson's Awareness Month (April), we are including an article which was published in The Long Run about JTPSG member Dan Harding's experience with Parkinson's Disease. In addition to his commitment to keep PD at bay while he pursues a rewarding family life and career with the Air Force, he has almost single-handedly organized the 1st Colorado Parkinson Awareness Run (and walk) which will take place Sunday, April 6th, tying in neatly with our other Parkinson's Awareness Month activities. While many of us may not have his energy and discipline, we can certainly take inspiration from the way he manages his Parkinson's Disease. And if you are interested in participating in the Run/Walk, be sure to use the registration information contained herein at the end of the Run/Walk article.
Dan Harding's Story
My name is Dan Harding and I am a blessed man. I have a wonderful wife, 5 year old daughter and the job of a lifetime. I am an active duty Captain in the United States Air Force and was just selected for Major. I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado where I am stationed at Peterson AFB. My thirteen years in the Air Force have been completely fulfilling and I look forward to continuing service to my country.
After extensive research I've learned a few things that have opened my eyes and helped me put it all in perspective. 1. Yes I have PD but a renewed emphasis on health and fitness can prolong my quality of life. With exercise and a healthy diet, my blood pressure is down from the mid 130s to 115, I've dropped 20 pounds and my
symptoms are not advancing as quickly as my doctors would expect. 2. I need to be actively involved in my medical treatment. My voice started to waiver so I visited a speech therapist who gave me vocal drills that are saving
my voice. I started feeling stiff and rigid so now I've added yoga, tai chi and physical therapy to my regimen, and it's working great. 3. One thing I've learned from the Air Force is to think "outside the box" for an answer. Don't always accept the common answer. For example, not all neurologists are the same. I've seen four different doctors but finally found one that is willing to be creative and add a personalized approach to my care. Bottom line up front is that I refuse to be defined by PD. The past five years have been challenging but enlightening. I've found that even with PD, I have room in my life for career, and family. I am doing my best to deal with the symptoms of PD by ensuring that my body and mind are as strong as possible. Recently I find myself driven to do my part to help researchers identify the cause of PD and develop a cure. I'm uniting my pursuit of better fitness and the desire to help the PD cause by hosting a 5k run/3k walk fundraiser April 6th, 2008. This event will be held at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs with the race to start at 10:00 AM. The biggest lesson I've learned is that I can't do this all myself. I need a team of specialists to help me manage my PD and I need your help to raise funds and find a cure for Parkinson's Disease. Thanks for your help! Hope to see you on the 6th.
To register for the race online go to:
On Tuesday, APRIL 1
Jill Reid 338-4042
Sunday, April 6, 2008
1st COLORADO PARKINSON AWARENESS RUN
9:00 AM to Noon/ Dan Harding 265-9035
America the Beautiful Park
Be sure to make room in your schedule for our 1st Colorado Parkinson 5K Run and 3K Walk for Parkinson's Awareness at America the Beautiful Park (on Cimino Drive, just south of Colorado Avenue) on Sunday April 6th The race starts at 10 AM. JTPSG is partnering with Pikes Peak Road Runners for this event. Dan Harding has secured sponsors to cover much of the cost of running the event, and is working to get teams from the armed services. He has plenty of volunteers. 300-500 participants are expected, and a $20 entry fee includes a T-shirt.
The proceeds of the event will be split with one-half going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and half to our Jeanne Taylor Parkinson Support Group. Charlie's Pit BBQ will be there; Kyle Troxell, who has helped us publicize past Walks, will be the MC. Gary Street is working with the media to publicize the event. The majority of the participants will be non-parkinsonians. Most of the Run/Walk will be on dirt. Disabled folks can do loops on the concrete paths within the park.
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS DAY
**Wal-Mart April 19th**
Allen Killebrew 540-6360
April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month. Red tulips are the international symbol of Parkinson's Disease. It is our opportunity to bring information to our community about the support available to those with Parkinson's Disease. On Tulip Saturday, April 19th from 9 AM to 4 PM, we will set up two tables at the 8th Street Wal-Mart. We will also have an information table on April 6th from 9 to Noon at the Run/Walk located at the America The Beautiful Park. We need volunteers to man the tables, pass out information and tulips and talk to people about our support group. Sign up sheets will be
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available at our March and April meetings, so please sign up for the Wal-Mart or the Fun/Walk shift of your choice.
If possible we would like to have the 9am shift 15 minutes early to help in setting up the tables and display, and the last shift to help in tearing down the displays and loading the truck. Tables and chairs will be provided; however, you're welcome to bring your own chairs which would be more comfortable. We all know the weather in Colorado changes every 15 minutes, so dress appropriately.
Thanks for you support,
Allen
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Research Participants Needed for pilot study
Pico-Tesla Magnetic Therapies, LLC is currently recruiting participants for a research study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a non invasive, non significant risk medical device in decreasing the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.
To qualify for the study, you must meet the following criteria:
Have a diagnosis of Idiopathic (cause unknown) Parkinson's Disease
Are between the ages of 30 and 80
Are ambulatory and able to get around independently
On Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa), and experiencing motor fluctuations
If you do qualify to participate, you will receive treatments 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Each visit will last approximately 1 1/2 hours.
The clinic is located at 7852 South Elati Street, Suite 202, Littleton, CO 80127. For more information, please contact Josette Pressler at 303-795-3222, or
jopressler@comcast.net
CAREGIVER AND YOUNG ONSET GROUPS:
The Westside Resource and Support Group will meet Friday, March 21, in the lower level of the Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave., 80906, at 10 am. If using I-25, exit at 138, go west on Lake Ave. Patients meet with Dr. Ira Rosenbaum, a retired psychologist, in one room and caregivers in another.
Please don't feel that using the names East Side and West Side mean you have to live in those geographical areas; both groups welcome members from the North and South as well. For additional Information please call Pat Hudson at 520-1154.
The Eastside Caregiver Group will meet Friday, March 14th from 2:00-4:00 PM at Mary Kellerhals' house. Please call her at 574-9205 for directions.
Saturday, 3 May 2008
Mary Kellerhals 574-9205
Symposium Chair
Please mark your calendars for the morning of Saturday, 3rd May 2008 so you don't miss this annual event - this year's promises to be great! We're currently fine-tuning the details for our speakers. The location will again be the wonderful Colorado Springs Senior Center on North Hancock Avenue. The Symposium will run from 8:00-12:00 Noon. The program will begin at 9:00 AM. Look for all the details in April's Whittler. CU There
CHAIRMAN NEEDED FOR JULY 5TH AND AUGUST 2ND PICNICS
Donna Deis 578-9728
Chairmen are needed for the two JTPSG summer picnics. We could use one chairman for each picnic or the two chairmen could co-chair both picnics. The picnic sites have been reserved but we need someone to tie up the details: Getting the picnic flyer to Cindy Stempson (newsletter) and Frank Deis (webmaster), ordering and picking up main dish (in past we have had KFC and BBQ), and getting volunteers for setup/cleanup, etc. from list of people signed up to attend picnic. For more information or to volunteer, contact Donna Deis (578-9728 or
fddeis@comcast.net
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February 2, 2008
Diana Begin welcomed everyone to the meeting. 59 members were present. She introduced new member Joyce. She announced that Gordy Peterson passed away Jan 17th. Gisela has requested that any memorials go to the Jeanne Taylor Parkinson Support Group, designated “memorial for Gordy Peterson”. Mail them to the Colorado Parkinson Foundation, 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920, or give to Julie Pfarrer, our treasurer. Diana told us that Gisela Peterson has offered some no longer needed items for sale at reduced prices: Blue lift chair (cost $700. Asking $350.), Bed-Cane, to be fastened under top mattress (Helps person get out of bed easier $25), Toilet rails $20. Call Gisela at 637-1594. Vicki Stegner is recovering from knee surgery in the rehab hospital on Centennial Blvd. She is not up to having visitors yet.
1a) Have you fallen in the past year?
1b) Do you sometimes feel dizzy, or have trouble keeping your balance?
1c) Do you have trouble walking due to weakness, stiff joints, or foot problems?
1d) Have you limited your physical activity due to fear of falling?
2a) Are there areas inside or outside your house that are not well lit?
2b) Do rugs and floors pose slipping or tripping hazards?
2c) Do stairways have handrails on only one side?
2d) Do you find moving around the bathroom challenging?
2e) Is there clutter, including cords, in the main walking areas of your home?
3a) Do you take four or more medications?
3b) Do you take medication to control blood pressure, to treat depression or anxiety, or to help you sleep?
3c) Do you need to have a pharmacist or doctor make sure that all your prescriptions are safe to use together?
3d) Do you have a history of stroke, heart disease, or diabetes?
3e)) Have you forgotten to tell a physician of other medications that you take, or medical problems that you have?
1) Consult your doctor about an exercise program, and follow it.
2) Fix the problems noted in 2a thru 2e above including grab bars in the bathrooms, removing or anchoring loose throw rugs, add a sturdy shower seat, install an elevated toilet seat, get a nightlight in the bathroom & bedroom, and better lighting in poorly lit areas, clean up clutter on stairs and floors, keep bedding tucked in, repair rough flooring or torn carpet, place rubber mat in front of the sink, add handrails on both sides of stairways, make edges of stairs more visible with glow-in-the-dark-tape or paint, paint steps with non-slip coating, move regularly used items to lower cabinets and drawers, use a step stool to reach items in high cabinets,
3a) Use a single pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, if possible.
3b) Report any new symptoms to your doctor.
3c) Take medications as directed.
3d) Avoid mixing alcohol and medicine, unless your doctor approves.
3e) Keep a complete, updated list of your medications, including over the counter medications.
3f) Be alert for side-effects such as dizziness and balance problems, fatigue or drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, weakness.
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For more information and costs, call 522-9779 or logon to www.lifelinesystems.com
The most important thing to remember is to call 911, even if you are not sure it's an emergency. Crews are very calm and trained to sort out true emergencies. The response time goal in Colorado Springs is 5 minutes.
Penrose Hospital - 719-776-5555 and Memorial Hospital - 719-444-CARE (2273).
For Bleeding:
Use bandaids for a small cut or bruise. For more bleeding, apply pressure. Use large gauze pads or roller gauze. If bleeding last more than 15 minutes, call for help. If blood is gushing or squirting, call 911 immediately. (Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment can be applied for small cuts, but not open burns.) Don't feel bad about calling your doctor.
For heart attack: Symptoms -Jaw pain, numbness, profuse sweating, chest pain (don't wait for it to get worse) are warning signs. Call 911. If wait too long before calling, (more than 5 minutes if pain doesn't go away), severe damage could result.
For stroke: Difficulty or slurred speaking, one-sided weakness or paralysis, droopy eyelids, sudden change in mental status
Call 911 immediately. There are new drugs that can help minimize damage, but these drugs only work for couple of hours after the stroke. The EMTs can have a team ready at the hospital to treat the victim.
For high blood pressure prevention - physical activity and eating healthy, lots water. Maintain a healthy life style. Follow your doctor's advice.
For Dehydration prevention -[Watch** babies, small children, and older adults closely for the early symptoms of dehydration any time they have illnesses that cause high fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. The early symptoms of dehydration are:] Symptoms: Dark yellow colored urine, low quantity of urine, [dry** mouth and sticky saliva, acting listless or easily irritated. ]
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Best thing is to do is to prevent it from happening. Push fluids. Call your doctor or go to hospital if symptoms persist. **From webmd.com
Get a Home first aid kit . Our speaker suggests including the following: A first aid guide (available at Walmart & Target), sterile gloves, band-aids, gauze, ACE wrap, instant ice pack (controls swelling), hand sanitizer, triple antibiotic ointment. NEVER PUT ANYTHING ON AN OPEN BURN. (Do not use hydrogen peroxide on anything.) Optional: Scissors, tweezers, medical tape.
In a true emergency, call 911 first. Then weigh the risks, look for physical dangers to you or the victim, and keep yourself safe. Wear gloves, and use a hand sanitizer.
First Aid Courses are offered in Colorado Springs by:
American Red Cross, American Heart Assn, Southwest Regional CPR (regulatory agency) (Switched recently to 30 compressions and 2 breaths), YMCA, some fire stations, and some hospitals.
Get a “File for Life” from the Fire Department or other agency. Fill it out and put it on your refrigerator. Also keep one in your pocket or purse. List your medical conditions, physician information, insurance information, medications with dosages, and emergency numbers for family. The speaker told us that even if says DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) on your File for Life, EMTs must see a notarized DNR with the doctor's signature to honor it. Keep the print-out of medications current.
Continuation of meeting notes: See information on addition support groups and Run/Walk Ad tulip sale earlier in this newsletter.
Donna Deis, Secretary
On the Silly Side
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UPCOMING EVENTS: See Inside for Details
March 1 Regular Meeting, 10 AM, Otis Park at Iowa & Dale Streets. Topics: Breakout Sessions
March 14 Eastside Caregivers 2-4 PM at Mary Kellerhals 574-9205
March 14 Last Day to order tulips Jill Reid 338-4042
March 15 Young Onset Group; Winslow Court, 3920 E. San Miguel, 10 AM
March 21 Westside Support Group, 10:00 AM, Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Avenue,
Pat Hudson 520-1154
April 1 Tulips for Parkinson Awareness can be picked up and/or delivered
April 5 Regular Meeting, 10 AM, Otis Park at Iowa & Dale Streets Topic: A better way to care for
ourselves
April 6 1st Colorado Parkinson's Awareness Run at America the Beautiful Park 9 AM-Noon (Race starts at 10AM)
April 19 Our Annual Parkinson's Awareness Day at WalMart on South 8th Street 9AM - 4 PM
May 3 Annual Symposium, Senior Center on Hancock, 8-Noon
and Arcturus
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TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST 2008
Cleveland may have Daffodil Day and Philadelphia has Daisy Day, but Colorado Springs has Tulip Tuesday. The first Tuesday in April, Tulip Tuesday kicks off the month as Parkinson Awareness Month in 2008. Why tulips? A Dutch horticulturalist, J.W.S. van der Wereld, developed and named a red and white tulip in honor of Dr. James Parkinson, who first described the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in 1817. The tulip has since become the international symbol of hope that a cure for Parkinson's will soon be found.
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