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To the listmembers An answer to a question about April Awareness. In Canada, the Parkinson Foundation and some of the independant Societies have a Parkinson Awareness Month (or Week) in April. So, what happens in April in Canada:- April is the time when all the chapters and support groups in the Foundation do something to raise public awareness of Parkinsons. -tell their friends and neighbours about Parkinsons -organize a public meeting or other event -have an information table at the local shopping mall -sell freshly cut tulips ( in Canada red and white tulips are the floral symbol of Parkinsons) -the list of possible events is very long I must not forget The CUT-A-THON --a fundraising and awareness event -- It will happen in communities from the Atlantic to the Pacific on Sunday 30 April. What is a CUT-A-THON? The following piece about the Newfoundland CUT-A-THON appeared in our latest Newsletter. HAIR STYLISTS DONATE DAY TO PARKINSON CUT-A-THON Sunday morning----it is time to relax, but in St John's, Newfoundland, 55 hair stylists are getting ready to go to work. Sunday April 30 is the 1995 Parkinson CUT-A-THON and stylists from six top salons have volunteered their time off work to Shampoo, Cut and Blow-Dry and raise awareness of Parkinsons in Newfoundland. Pre-arranged appointments fill the day, but there is lots of time to try a different look. New clients and regulars, everyone paid $20.00 to Parkinsons at the time they booked their appointment (Cut-Line 754-4428). Last year's CUT-A-THON was a very special day. Smiling volunteers welcomed clients, gave out Parkinson information and made sure that everyone took home a gift package of hair care products. One salon had live music, all had prizes for clients, and at the end of the day there was a draw for the beautiful floral arrangements. Make 30 April Your Very Special Day Call the Cut-Line 754-4428 Newfoundland Chapter Office The Parkinson Foundation of Canada I hope this doesn't count as an advertisement. Anne Rutherford St John's NF