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      <title>Student Inspires Peers to Fight Parkinson's Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1370526945</link>
      <description>By Norm Cummings &#13;
Kate DeWitte is on a mission. The Shepaug Valley High School senior is striving to...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Monmouth County Resident to Host Second Annual Parkinson’s Disease and Exercise Forum on Wednesday, June 5 in Red Bank</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1370527432</link>
      <description>Local resident, Carol Schulte, wants her community to get moving in the fight against Parkinson's disease....</description>
      <pubdate>Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Cody Ledsworth Finishes His 216-mile Kayak Trip to Raise Funds for Parkinson's Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369248813</link>
      <description>Cody Ledsworth paddled to the finish line at a boat launch on  Muskegon Lake on Tuesday after six days...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Muskegon 20-year-old to Kayak 200 miles on Muskegon River for Parkinson's Disease Awareness</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369152572</link>
      <description>By Justine McGuire&#13;
A solo kayaking trip more than 200 miles down the Muskegon River to raise money for...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson's Quilt Displayed at Norwood Bank</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369151923</link>
      <description>By Brad Cole&#13;
For the third straight year, a block of a Parkinson's Quilt was displayed at Norwood Bank.&#13;
&amp;quot;In...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Myers Uses Knowledge, Experience of Parkinson’s to Help Others, Advocate for Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369151397</link>
      <description>By John Lindblom&#13;
Phil Myers, a Lakeport resident, carried the recommendation of Dr. Jay Nutt, a world-leading...</description>
      <pubdate>Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Staten Island Kids at Our Lady Help of Christians Pick Charity Every Month, Raise Money to Support It</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369153023</link>
      <description>By Diane C. Lore&#13;
Second-grade teacher Deirdre Murphy Cruz has a penny for her students' thoughts on...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Power Through Parkinson's</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1367338448</link>
      <description>By Tory Zellick&#13;
When former NBA star basketball player Brian Grant was diagnosed with Parkinson's, he...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Zumba-ing to Help Defeat, Raise Awareness for Parkinson’s Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1367429957</link>
      <description>By Matt Ostrander&#13;
Zumba represents not only fun exercise, but also a relief for Parkinson's.&#13;
The Health...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Local Walkathons Raise Awareness, Funds for Autism, Parkinson's Charities</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1367504297</link>
      <description>By Nina Schutzman &#13;
Two Dutchess County fundraising walks will help raise future awareness and money...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson's Help Offered by Couple</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1366748866</link>
      <description>By Press-Gazette Media&#13;
Kevin and Diane Shilka of Green Bay recently joined the Parkinson's Disease Foundation's...</description>
      <pubdate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>For Softball Coaches, Fundraiser Hits Close to Home</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369769123</link>
      <description>By Pat De Mono&#13;
The April 9 varsity softball game between Port Jervis and Delaware Valley produced a...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>New Parkinson's Drugs, Approaches on the Way</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1366749175</link>
      <description>By Tom Corwin, Staff Writer&#13;
Better ways to deliver drugs in more effective ways and to enhance the protection...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Shaking it up in April for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness!</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365707037</link>
      <description>By Ashley Jones, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce&#13;
Jane Denmark taught science at Baldwin County High...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Concord Student Works to Educate Public about Parkinson’s</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365706143</link>
      <description>By Lukas Johnson&#13;
For the past month, Noah Hartsock has been raising money for the Parkinson's Disease...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Family Loss Inspires Walk for Parkinson's Cure</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365705737</link>
      <description>By Steven Collins, Staff Reporter&#13;
The loss of two family members is the inspiration behind the second...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Huntsville Woman with Parkinson's Will Hike across Grand Canyon to Raise Funds for Foundation</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365706590</link>
      <description>By Amethyst Holmes&#13;
Some people may choose to celebrate their 40th birthday with cake and a cocktail,...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Myers: Obama BRAIN Initiative Offers New Hope</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365172164</link>
      <description>By Phil Myers&#13;
This April, in recognition of Parkinson's Awareness Month, I urge our neighbors to volunteer...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Sufferer Has Feel for Quilting</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365107990</link>
      <description>By Cyd King&#13;
Jerry Patnoe started quilting nearly 20 years ago, when his former wife died, so he'd have...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Port Jervis High School Softball Team Pitches in for Parkinson's</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365107586</link>
      <description>The Port Jervis High School varsity softball team is pitching in to help those living with Parkinson's...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Westchester Advocate Partners with Regional Libraries to Kick Off Parkinson’s Awareness Month</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365107249</link>
      <description>Westchester, IL resident Rosemary Sammons is booking the month of April at her local libraries to educate...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Pasta Feed to Defeat Parkinson's</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369768478</link>
      <description>San Lorenzo resident Sierra Verdin is sounding the dinner bell for a spaghetti feast in recognition of...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Portion of Parkinson's Quilt Featured at Rehab Center in Stuart</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365173338</link>
      <description>A portion of the Parkinson's Quilt Project will be displayed at Martin Health System's Richard Raub Rehabilitation...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Life Changer</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1365081619</link>
      <description>By Olivia Ingle&#13;
Parkinson's disease changed Judi Jecmen's life.&#13;
&amp;quot;I was a dance major in college,&amp;quot; said...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Shaky Hands, Steady Heart</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1364305343</link>
      <description>By Ellyn Couvillion, Advocate Staff Writer&#13;
After Randy LeBlanc was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Benton Resident's Design Wins Parkinson's Awareness Month T-Shirt Contest</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1363723497</link>
      <description>By Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer&#13;
Benton resident Jeffrey Williams is shining a spotlight on Parkinson's...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Kevin Lewis to Hold Tournament for Parkinson’s</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1369768754</link>
      <description>Hot Springs resident Kevin Lewis is asking the community to reel in the big fish for Parkinson's research.&#13;
In...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Reworked Artistry</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1362078340</link>
      <description>By Teresa Santoski, Staff Writer&#13;
Artist Victoria Tane says she often sits in the stairway to her studio...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Disease Affects Blacks, Men</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1360962189</link>
      <description>By Jessica R. Key&#13;
Life was going just fine for Don Ransom until one day he realized the right side of...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) Forms Patient Leadership Council to Help Drive Improvements in Clinical Trials </title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1360945366</link>
      <description>Note from PDF: PDF is pleased that Ronnie Todaro, Director of National Programs for PDF (which encompasses...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Can Early Deep-Brain Stimulation Surgery Help More Parkinson's Patients?</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1360848169</link>
      <description>By Marissa Fessenden &#13;
Over the past decade a kind of brain surgery known as deep-brain stimulation (DBS)...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Consumer Cellular Returns $1M to Employees, Charities</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1360768872</link>
      <description>By Suzanne Stevens, Web editor&#13;
Consumer Cellular is celebrating surpassing the 1 million customer mark...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Stillwater Couple Getting Parkinson's Patients into Treatment Studies</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1360080486</link>
      <description>By Mary Divine, mdivine@pioneerpress.com&#13;
In July 2009, during one of their daily dog walks, Libbe Erickson...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>A Piece Created by Nashua's Victoria Tane was Chosen for Parkinson's Calendar</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1359646879</link>
      <description>BY Simon Rios, Union Leader Correspondent&#13;
For Victoria Tane, having Parkinson's disease is more of a...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Local PAIR Aim for Parkinson’s Cure</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1356036630</link>
      <description>By Avery Cropp,After being diagnosed and dealing with Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s disease, patient Kim Erickson...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Annual Concert To Benefit Parkinsons Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1353952391</link>
      <description>White Plains, NY resident David Eger, Ph.D., is bringing local musicians together to fight Parkinson's...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson's Disease Foundation Hosts Expert Seminar for Care Partners</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1353345842</link>
      <description>By Susan Baida, Co-founder of eCareDiary.com&#13;
Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), a national nonprofit...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>5K Run Honors Memory of Parkinson’s Patient</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1353952767</link>
      <description>By Johnny Jackson, jjackson@henryherald.com&#13;
About 50 people raced through neighborhood streets in North...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Sunnyvale Resident Runs Marine Corps Marathon, Raises Funds to Beat Parkinson's Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1352838800</link>
      <description>By Alia Wilson, awilson@community-newspapers.com&#13;
The Marine Corps Marathon--the fourth-largest marathon...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>11-Year-Old Girl Fights To Find A Cure For Her Parents Diseases</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1352475395</link>
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      <pubdate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Research Advocate Kathy in the News</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1352395872</link>
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Watch &amp;quot;I Am the Face of Parkinson's&amp;quot; by Houston Area Parkinson Society and Cut to Create in which...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Livin' Good: San Mateo Veterinarian Urges Support for Parkinson's Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1352308734</link>
      <description>By Carolyn Livengood, San Mateo County Times columnist&#13;
San Mateo resident Dr. Veronica Maldonado, a...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Beckfield Honor Society to have 5K Walk for Parkinson’s Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1353953214</link>
      <description>Hamilton, OH resident Tammy Johnson and students at Beckfield College - Tri County Cincinnati campus...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Engaging Patients in Clinical Research: PDF Parkinson's Advocates in Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1351191766</link>
      <description>Since the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) began its Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Advocates in Research...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Tech Student to Run Marathon to Support Parkinson’s Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1351779481</link>
      <description>By Rebecca Robertson&#13;
This Sunday, Virginia Tech senior Jessie Gunter will live out Ut Prosim by running...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Research Advocate Carol in the News</title>
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Watch a segment on Parkinson's disease in the latest episode of CUNY TV 75's program, &amp;quot;Science &amp;amp;...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Cobb Man to Honor Stepfather, Raise Awareness of Parkinson's Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1350931870</link>
      <description>By Davia L. Mosley, dmosley@mdjonline.com&#13;
When Kennesaw resident Sean Wright hits the road to run in...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title> Wheeler: Parkinson's Patient Pays it Forward with Drug Trials</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1350060705</link>
      <description>By Burgetta Eplin Wheeler bwheeler@newsobserver.comJim Simons was the state geologist and the state's...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Saints Recognize Parkinson's Disease Foundation as Community Partner</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1349286794</link>
      <description>By Lindsey Mitchell&#13;
At Sunday&amp;amp;rsquo;s game against the Chiefs, the Saints recognized the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Pensacola Native Runs for Friend</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1348842304</link>
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - A Pensacola marathon runner gave a special...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Today: Beautician Hosts A Free Cocktail Party To Raise Funds For Parkinson’s Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1348175291</link>
      <description>Stacey Catapano of Brooklyn Makeup Studio has been working with the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Bill Vilona: Ashley Garrett Runs for a Cause</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1348062446</link>
      <description>Two years ago, while living in Michigan, Ashley Garrett reached a point where she wanted to change direction...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Stepping Up the Pace with Parkinson’s Walk/Run set for Saturday, Oct. 6</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1348002983</link>
      <description>By Dustin Bartholomew, Flyer staffTuesday, September 18, 2012The Third Annual Stepping Up the Pace with...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>York Man Featured in Parkinson’s Charity calendar</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1347557867</link>
      <description>Paul Basehore of York is one of 13 artists whose work was selected to appear in the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Running for Friend Battling Parkinson</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1347311441</link>
      <description>By Shelby Smithey&amp;amp;hellip;.A local runner is traveling to Colorado to compete in the 2012 Rock &amp;amp;rsquo;n&amp;amp;rsquo;...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Walk to Raise Parkinson's Awareness</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1347024926</link>
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MUNSTER | His walk has slowed to a...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Abingdon Man's Art Picked for Calendar</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1346868003</link>
      <description>By: Carolyn R. Wilson | Washington County News Published: August 28, 2012 Updated: August 28, 2012 -...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Hitting the Road for Parkinson’s Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_news/release/pr_1350570517</link>
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Local teacher Rachel Isenberg and a friend, Erin Williams, embarked on a bicycle ride Aug. 18 of over...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Champion Rachel in the News</title>
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      <description>PDF Champion Rachel Isenberg recently completed a 430 bike ride, raising more than $5,000 for Parkinson's...</description>
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      <title>It's Parkinson's Awareness Month</title>
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      <title>'Tremble Clefs' Fight Illness With Music</title>
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      <title>The Cindy Acree Hope Awards Celebration</title>
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      <title>About Parkinson's Disease</title>
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      <title>Peabody to Kick Off Parkinson's Awareness Month</title>
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      <description>By Ellyn Couvillion&#13;
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      <title>Woman's Art, Selected for Calendar, Source of Strength in Parkinson's Fight</title>
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      <description>ROBIN CAUDELL Press-Republican  Press-Republican PLATTSBURGH &amp;amp;mdash; Kate Del Signore has a floral motif...</description>
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