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    <title>Recent Press Releases</title>
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      <title>Bal du Printemps Honors Supporters, Raises $675,000 for Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1369160136</link>
      <description>On May 16, more than 300 supporters gathered in support of the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF)...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Champion to Run 350 Miles Across Michigan for Parkinson’s Research, Beginning on Friday, May 3 </title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1367004270</link>
      <description>Grand Rapids, MI resident, Roger Bonga is on the run for Parkinson's research. He will run more than...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>From the Blog: Parkinson's Isn't Newsworthy ... Until It Personally Touches You </title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1367342379</link>
      <description>What does it take to make Parkinson's newsworthy? Peggy Willocks, member of PDF's People with Parkinson's...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>High School Student in CT Inspires Classmates to Fight Parkinson’s Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1367001436</link>
      <description>Washington, CT resident Kate DeWitte is on a mission to help other students cope with a loved one's diagnosis...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>From the Blog: The Challenge of Research Funding</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1366641662</link>
      <description>Just a few weeks ago, the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation&amp;amp;rsquo;s grants review committee took on...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Texas Business Owners to Host “Shake, Rattle and Crawl” for Parkinson’s on Saturday, April 20 through Sunday April 21</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1366121807</link>
      <description>San Antonio, TX residents Roxanne Levine and Dawn Judson are inviting the community to an outdoor four-wheeling...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Teacher in NY Inspires Second Graders to Make a Difference this April for Parkinson’s Awareness Month</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1365622729</link>
      <description>Staten Island, NY native Deirdre Murphy Cruz has a penny for her students' thoughts on how they can help...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>From the Blog: Parkinson's and the President: Will the BRAIN Initiative Include Patient Advocates?</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1365110247</link>
      <description>President Obama recently announced the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies)...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Advocate Partners with IN Library System to Kick Off Parkinson’s Awareness Month</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1365084218</link>
      <description>Evansville, IN, native Karen Smith is booking the month of April at her local libraries to educate others...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Celebrate Spring New York Raises $80,000 for Parkinson's Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1365432895</link>
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On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, the Young New Yorkers for the Fight Against Parkinson's committee and...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Comments on BRAIN Initiative: Promising for Scientific Discovery and People with Parkinson's Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1364937893</link>
      <description>Earlier today, President Obama announced the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies)...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson's Disease Foundation Asks, How Will You Make A Difference During Parkinson’s Awareness Month?</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1364846615</link>
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(April 1, 2013 - New York, NY) The Parkinson's Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is challenging the world...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Student in CA to Host Pasta for Parkinson’s on Saturday, April 6</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1364496255</link>
      <description>San Lorenzo, CA resident Sierra Verdin is sounding the dinner bell for a spaghetti feast in her community...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>High School Softball Teams Pitch in for Parkinson’s Awareness Month on Tuesday, April 9</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1364496476</link>
      <description>The Port Jervis High School varsity softball team in NY is pitching in to help those living with Parkinson's...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Young Onset Designer from Arkansas Wins PDF's Parkinson’s Awareness Month T-Shirt Contest</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1363110706</link>
      <description>Benton, AR resident Jeffrey Williams is shining a spotlight on Parkinson's disease.  His t-shirt design,...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Celebrate Spring with PDF in New York and Boston</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1362672325</link>
      <description>The Parkinson's Disease Foundation's (PDF) signature April fundraising event, Celebrate Spring, is expanding...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Champion in Hot Springs to Hold Bass Tournament for Parkinson’s on Saturday, March 16</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1362000591</link>
      <description>Hot Springs, AR resident Kevin Lewis is asking the community to reel in the big fish for Parkinson's...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Hernando Pharmacist to PAIR Up with FDA to Fight Parkinson’s Disease</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1361471259</link>
      <description>Hernando, FL resident Richard Hoffmann, Pharm. D., is bringing his personal passion for Parkinson's research...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>And the Winner is...</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1360257587</link>
      <description>The votes are in! The Parkinson's Disease Foundation is proud to announce that Design #5, We Make a Difference,...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Blog: A Positive Spin: Creativity and PD</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1360171094</link>
      <description>A selection of headlines last week covered ways to take charge of Parkinson's disease with creativity....</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Hosts CARNAVAL, Festive Evening Raises $40,000 for Parkinson's Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1359827250</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) held its annual CARNAVAL on January 30, 2013 at SLATE...</description>
      <pubdate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Blog: What Makes Us Distinctive? The PDF Way</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1358351875</link>
      <description>In PDF's Winter 2013 issue of News &amp;amp; Review, Executive Director Robin Anthony Elliott discusses what...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Run the Scenic Big Sur International Marathon with PDF Champions</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1357937387</link>
      <description>If you've been &amp;quot;California Dreaming&amp;quot; AND want to make a difference in the fight against Parkinson's disease,...</description>
      <pubdate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Hosts CARNAVAL at Slate on Wednesday, January 30, 2013</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1357840547</link>
      <description>The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is happy to announce that its annual CARNAVAL will take place...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Fiscal Cliff Legislation Allows IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts Until Thursday, January 31</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1357162529</link>
      <description>Part of the new last minute legislation that helped all of us to avoid going over the &amp;amp;ldquo;fiscal cliff&amp;amp;rdquo;...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Tenth Annual Music for Parkinson’s Concert, Raises $40,000 for Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1355440457</link>
      <description>Westchester County is tuned in to making a difference in the fight against Parkinson's disease, raising...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Blog: "Wow," I Have Parkinson's: Reactions to A Late Quartet and an Early Retirement</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1355412269</link>
      <description>Last month, PDF hosted a special screening of the film, A Late Quartet in New York, NY. If you haven't...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Invites Community to PAIR Up for Parkinson’s Research, Address Inequalities in Research Studies </title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1351268261</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) and its Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Advocates in Research (PAIR)...</description>
      <pubdate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Disease Foundation CARNAVAL Event is Postponed to Wednesday, January 30, 2013 </title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1352412936</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) has announced that, due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy,...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Ellenwood Church, PDF Champions, Honor Deacon with Memorial 5K Run for Parkinson’s Research on Saturday, November 10</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1352302579</link>
      <description>Ellenwood, GA resident Peggy Sensabaugh and the First Baptist Church of Ellenwood are making a difference...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Winchester Family of PDF Champions Fights Parkinson’s Disease with Zumbathon Dance Benefit on Saturday, November 10</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1352302240</link>
      <description>Winchester, VA resident Lauren Blum wants the community to dance for a difference for people with Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF HelpLine Is Open</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1352146020</link>
      <description>Thank you to the community for your inquiries to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) this week....</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Tenth Annual Music for Parkinson's Concert on Sunday, December 9, Aims to Raise $50,000 for Parkinson’s Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1352130715</link>
      <description>White Plains, NY, resident David Eger, Ph.D., is bringing local musicians together to fight Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson's Disease Foundation Honors Care Partners Making a Difference During National Family Caregivers Month</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1351802022</link>
      <description>The  Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) honors and offers support to the  care partners who are making...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF HelpLine Open, Wednesday's NY Educational Event Postponed</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1351618679</link>
      <description>Thank you for your inquiries to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) about Parkinson's disease and...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Champions at Beckfield College to Hold 5K Walk for Parkinson’s Research on Saturday, October 27</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1351197490</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>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Science Reporting in Parkinson's</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1349975172</link>
      <description>Will eating berries lessen your risk of Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s? What about coffee?&#13;
Check out PDF's latest...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Receives Highest Ranking from Charity Navigator</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1349971132</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) is pleased to announce that it has once again received...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Champion and Ole Miss Student to Hold Quidditch Tournament for Parkinson’s Research on Saturday, October 20</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1349879171</link>
      <description>Corinth, MS, resident Megan Smith is using a touch of magic on her college campus to help make a difference...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Requests Proposals for Projects to Advance Research and Speed New Treatments for Parkinson’s</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1349789784</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) requests proposals for investigator-driven projects...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Hosts Annual CARNAVAL at Slate on Wednesday, November 14</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1349380559</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) is happy to announce that its annual CARNAVAL will take...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Third Annual “Stepping Up the Pace with Parkinson’s” Walk Set for Saturday, October 6</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1349275388</link>
      <description>New York, NY &amp;amp;mdash; Fayetteville, AR, residents can make a difference in the fight against Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson's Disease Foundation Announces Latest Online Educational Series</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1348162087</link>
      <description>The Parkinson's Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is pleased to announce its newest series of PD ExpertBriefings,...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title> Parkinson's Disease Foundation Awards $1.35 Million for Novel Research Projects</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1347460319</link>
      <description>(New York, NY) The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is pleased to announce $1.35 million...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Guest Blog: Stroke Story Has Implications for Parkinson’s Treatment</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1347910801</link>
      <description>What can a story about one man's stroke recovery tell the Parkinson's community? In a guest blog post,...</description>
      <pubdate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title> Vote for PDF in Chase Community Giving Challenge!</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1346942032</link>
      <description>With your vote, the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation (PDF) could win up to $250,000 for Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Latest Blog Thanks PD Research Volunteers</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1346796131</link>
      <description>Why is it important to say thank you to those who volunteer for Parkinson's research studies? See PDF's...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Champion to Bike 430 Miles Across Pennsylvania to Raise Funds for Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1344963633</link>
      <description>Philadelphia, PA resident Rachel Isenberg is setting her wheels in motion for Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s research....</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>President Bush and Parkinsonism</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1344355526</link>
      <description>In the July 13 issue of Parade Magazine, former President George H.W. Bush discussed his diagnosis of...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Invites Community to Join Research Advocates In Speeding New Treatments</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1343322168</link>
      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) welcomes 27 new members to its national network, Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Zwick Family and Friends Fight Parkinson’s at Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 15 in Wallingford, CT</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1342723062</link>
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The family and friends of the late Lenny Zwick are taking another swing at Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s disease....</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Neupro Patch Re-launches in the US</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1342559027</link>
      <description>UCB Inc. announced Monday that Neupro®, a once-daily skin patch used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>PDF Announces Closing of PDtrials, First Clinical Trials Portal for Parkinson's Community</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1341346840</link>
      <description>The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) would like to let you know that the PDtrials.org website will...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Responds to the US Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Affordable Care Act</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1340921163</link>
      <description>Responding to today&amp;amp;rsquo;s Supreme Court decision upholding most portions of the 2010 Patient Protection...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Music Industry Veteran’s Charitable Foundation Challenges Community to Raise $100,000 for Parkinson’s Disease Foundation by June 30</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1339681844</link>
      <description>The charitable Light of Day Foundation founded by Highland Park, NJ, resident and music industry veteran...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Oakland Resident’s Artwork Selected for Nationwide Parkinson’s Charity Calendar, Showcased at Open Studios on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1339439097</link>
      <description>Oakland, CA resident Gary Turchin is one of 13 artists whose work was selected to appear in the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s...</description>
      <pubdate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title> Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Launches Online Course on Thursday, June 7 to Encourage Community Involvement in Research</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1338932641</link>
      <description>WHAT: The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is pleased to launch an online course for people...</description>
      <pubdate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Red Bank, NJ, PDF Research Advocate Hosts Parkinson’s Disease and Exercise Forum on Tuesday, June 5</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1337868792</link>
      <description>Red Bank, NJ, resident Carol Sullivan Schulte is encouraging the Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s community to learn...</description>
      <pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700</pubdate>
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      <title>Denver Area Residents Pair Up for Parkinson’s Research on Saturday, May 19</title>
      <link>http://www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1337182090</link>
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      <description>The Parkinson&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) is pleased to announce the launch of the Lucien Côté...</description>
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