Light of Day Canada supports many great Parkinson's organizations who are doing great work with Parkinson's research and care for those that are inflicted with the disease. From donations, to attending local Parkinson's events, LOD Canada is committed to creating partnerships both Nationally and Internationally, as well as within our communities.
Light of Day Canada was born from a grass roots movement in New Jersey that began over 16 years ago with founder, Bob Benjamin, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's disease. Since our inception, LOD Canada has donated a percentage of our profits to aid in Parkinson's Research and Care. We have worked closely with Executive Director, Tony Pallagrosi, Director Joe D'Urso and founder, Bob Benjamin through the years and we are proud to work along side such a great partner in the fight against Parkinson's disease!
Light of Day Canada is proud to be donating proceeds from the Light of Day Canada shows to the Walker Family Cancer Centre n support of the Niagara Health Foundation.
Steve is a former NHL player and coach, as well as a resident of Niagara Falls, Canada, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2000 and went public with his condition in 2012. The Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson's Rehabilitation at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines, Canada, was opened in June of 2013. Light of Day Canada partnered with Steve in 2014 and continue to give proceeds to the help support this privately-funded rehab centre.
At age 45, a wife and mother of three children, Kim Petrie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Partly inspired by Light of Day, Kim and her husband wanted to get involved in the fight, establishing the Let's Shake Annual Dinner Banquet to raise money for Parkinson's Research. In 2016, Kim and her team raised over $53,000!! An amazing woman doing amazing work. We look forward to working together to cross-promote and support each other's events en route to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease!
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