About LOD Canada

Light of Day Canada joined the fight against Parkinson's disease over 16 years ago. In 2015 LOD Niagara was the highest attended show in Light of Day’s history. Over the years our shows have included great artists including; Steve Earle, Blue Rodeo, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Pat Travers, Ron Sexsmith, Gary U.S. Bonds, Sam Roberts Band, Willie Nile, Joe D’urso, Joe Gruschecky & The Houserockers, Jesse Malin, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Marah, The Trews, Paul Langlois of the Tragically Hip, Tom Wilson and has been hosted by the likes of Vincent Pastore of the Sopranos, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and Dave Hodge (view our Past Performers page to see all of the great artist who have graced our stages). Since our inception, Light of Day Canada has expanded from Niagara Falls and Toronto to Light of Day Hamilton in 2011, Light of Day Halifax in 2012, Light of Day Kingston in 2013, and London in 2016.

Through the years our concerts have raised over $500,000 for Parkinson’s Research and Care distributing all of our profits to Parkinson’s Canada, Light of Day Foundation (New Jersey), and most recently to the London Health Sciences Movement Disorder Centre, Queen's University Neuroscience Studies in Kingston, the Steve Ludzik Parkinson’s Rehab Clinic at Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital in St. Catharines ON, and now the Walker Cancer Clinic in support of the Niagara Health Foundation.

WHO WE ARE

Light of Day Canada Foundation for Parkinson's Research and Care is a Canada Not-for-Profit Corporation which began in 2007 with 2 modest shows, one in Niagara Falls and one in Toronto ON. The success of the shows and the enthusiasm and support of the 2 communities helped expand the show to larger venues and eventually to Hamilton, Halifax, Kingston, and now, London.

WHAT WE DO

Light of Day Canada is committed to raising money through various events to distribute to Parkinson's organizations that support Parkinson's research and care for those living with Parkinson's and their families. Light of Day Canada work closely with and distribute our proceeds to the Light of Day Foundation, Parkinson Canada, The Steve Ludzik Foundation, Queen's University Neuroscience Studies in Kingston, and the London Health Sciences Movement Disorder Centre.

As we grow, our vision is to provide support to local Parkinson's initiatives, as well as continuing to provide our partner organizationswith funds to enable them to continue their great work!

Of course, our ultimate goal is to play a role in eradicating Parkinson's and then, as the great Willie Nile once said, "we'll move on to kick the $%# out of the next cause"!

WHO WE SUPPORT

As mentioned above all of the money raised through our concerts and events go directly to the Light of Day Foundation, Parkinson Canada, The Steve Ludzik Foundation,  the Steve Ludzik Parkinson’s Rehab Clinic, Queen's University Neuroscience Studies in Kingston,  and the London Health Sciences Movement Disorder Centre.

In just over twelve years, Light of Day Canada organizers have raised over $500,000 in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. This is in large part thanks to those who attend the shows and all of the great businesses who support LOD Canada through both in-kind and monetary sponsorship. In 2017, we are once again seeking sponsors and supporters to assist us in raising more money for the cause.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020