Congratulations to list member Anne Rutherford, who along with Susan
Calne, R.N. recently received the Mimi Feutl award from Parkinson Society
Canada. The recipients were honored for "providing compassionate,
responsive care and helping to Ease the Burden" and for making a
difference in the lives of PWP.
Article is from:
Canada NewsWire
November 22, 2001, Thursday 6:45 PM Eastern Time
SECTION: DOMESTIC NEWS
HEADLINE: Volunteers Making a Difference in the Lives of People with
Parkinson's
DATELINE: TORONTO, Nov. 22
"For more than 20 years, Mimi Feutl, former Director of Patient
Services with the
Parkinson Foundation of Canada (now Parkinson Society Canada), provided
compassion,
energy and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of people
with Parkinson's
and their families. To honour her profound respect for the unique needs
and dignity of each
person with Parkinson's, the Mimi Feutl Award was presented this year to
Anne Rutherford
and Susan Calne, RN, at Parkinson Society Canada's annual general meeting
in November.
When Anne Rutherford (who refers to herself as a "Parkie") arrived in
Newfoundland from
'the mainland' in 1988, she found there were no support groups available
for people with
Parkinson's. So she set up a display at a local health fair, collected a
dozen names and an
avalanche of changes began. Since that day, with on-going help from
husband, John, Anne
has compiled an incredible list of achievements - establishing two
support groups, helping
set up the Movement Disorder Clinic in St. John's, starting a Parkinson
exercise class,
the Newfoundland & Labrador newsletter and a variety of special
educational events. She
even had a second telephone line installed in her home to 'lend an ear'
and provide information
about Parkinson's to people in Newfoundland/Labrador. Anne used to travel
across the province
with a group of health care professionals to share her experiences in
day-long seminars. Those
who know her well say she is frank, down-to-earth and a walking
encyclopedia on Parkinson's
who is always willing to share her knowledge. Although she has slowed
down a bit in the
past few years, Anne continues to share advice and support with
acquaintances across the
world on the Internet, and fight for the rights of people with
Parkinson's.
Susan Calne was trained as a nurse in London, England. When she
arrived in Canada,
she became the Clinical Coordinator of the UBC Movement Disorders Clinic
and developed
a program for patient education and counselling. In 1987, she was the
first nurse appointed
to the Board of the then Parkinson Foundation of Canada - responsible for
Patient Services.
She implemented Clinical Assistance and Outreach programs to ensure a
team of clinical nurse
specialists would be equipped across Canada to provide highly specialized
care
to thousands of people with Parkinson's and their families. With these
nurses,
Susan developed and published the Parkinson's Impact Scale, a tool to
measure
quality of life in Parkinson's patients. She wrote patient literature,
planned
the Foundation's scientific conferences and, in 1998, coordinated the
X111
International Congress on Parkinson's Disease in Vancouver. Susan's
handbook,
"Taking Charge" has become essential reading for anyone with Parkinson's.
In
spite of a hectic schedule, she always finds time to volunteer at
fundraising
events for Parkinson's. A caregiver said recently Susan's dedication to
the
relief of suffering is combined with an extraordinary gift for presenting
her
broad academic knowledge in a way most lay people can understand.
Parkinson Society Canada salutes Anne Rutherford and Susan Calne, RN
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for providing compassionate, responsive care and helping to Ease the
Burden;
Find a Cure for people with Parkinson's across Canada."
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CONTACT: Maryann Istiloglu, National Director, Patients Services,
Education &
Advocacy, Parkinson Society Canada,
416-227-9700/1-800-565-3000/maryann.istiloglu(at)parkinson.ca
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