Be sure to visit www.just-giver.com to learn more about this years event.  All pages on the site have been updated along with rider profiles for all 12 riders on the the 2010 Just Giver team.  Also check out the media page to learn more about Parkinson's and Just Giver.

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Many people living with Parkinson's know how beneficial physical activity can be for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Golfer Steve Lackey knows firsthand, having lost his ability to play the game he loves to Parkinson's, only to gain it back again last week after receiving deep brain stimulation surgery.

Now, Lackey is hosting a five week golf clinic for other patients with Parkinson's, helping them enjoy exercise, and giving them some Parkinson's specific pointers. This story is a great example of the positive effect of exercise, and the stark difference this procedure can have on patients.

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The PSBC Annual Gala is always an amazing night filled with great food, wine and an abundnace of silent and live auction items to pick up!

A complete non Parkinon's post but I recently came across this musical gem and had to share it!

Andbody named Seasick Steve is good in my books! 

We are pleased to announce our title sponsor for our 2010 tour: Belleville Rodair International. A generous sponsor from last year, Belleville Rodair has expanded their donation for 2010, securing them the title position.

A leader in logistics and international freight forwarding, Belleville Rodair was founded in 1982, and now employs over 250 staff across 22 countries. Be sure to visit their website at www.bellvillerodair.com to see everything they have to offer.

Thanks to everyone at the company, and if you know of a company or organization that would be willing to sponsor Just Giver 2010 there is still time left!

After stage #10 from Hope to Vancouver we will finish off the 5th annual Just Giver Tour.  Below are the stats of the entire 10 stage ride.  Some very big numbers that will challenge us all in July.  Stay tuned as things really get rolling in the next month or two.

JUST GIVER 2010 TOUR = 10 Day's, 1,300km and 15,000 meters of climbing

July 24th Stage #1: Vancouver - Whistler 135km
July 25th Stage #2: Whistler - Lillooet 132km
July 26th Stage #3: Lillooet - Kamloops 172km
July 27th Stage #4: Kamloops - Salmon Arm 112km
July 28th Stage #5: Salmon Arm - Kelowna 117km
July 29th Stage #6: Kelowna - Osoyoss (via rock creek) 188km
July 30th Stage #7: Osoyoos - Westbank 115km
July 31st Stage #8: Westbank - Merritt 118km
Aug 1st Stage #9: Merritt - Hope: 119km
Aug 2nd Stage #10: Hope to Vancouver 125km

Back to a duplicate stage of last years tour, we tackle the Coqhuihalla summit during another big day of climbing!

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One of the biggest climbs of the tour welcome's us almost right form the start on stage #8.  This climb will take us to the highest elevation of the tour at nearly 6,000 feet.

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Sorry for the delay after 2 weeks in Mexico we are ready for Just Giver 2010!

Stage #7 will be a good rest day after the huge stage #6 and to get ready for the huge climb ahead on stage #8.  A few short climbs this day and also the posbibility for some of the hottest temperatures of the tour. 45 degrees was hit on this same stage last year which make it a short but very dangerous stage with proper hydration playing a big role.

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