Testifying on living positively with Parkinson’s

On November 27^th, 2018, Patrick & Anne-Marie gave a speech on the experience of a Parkinson patient. They covered 4 key factors: embracing authenticity, answering the existential questions, finding the hidden side, and choosing positivity.

TIPz is a Parkinson’s Association in Belgium whose goal is to strengthen the position of people in difficult situations. On November 16^th, 2018, Patrick & Anne-Marie shared with Parkinson patients what they learnt about resilience when faced with Parkinson’s.

On October 19^th 2018, Patrick & Anne-Marie were back at the Solvay Brussels School to testify about Parkinson’s and teach graduates and family how to practice Resilience.

On October 16^th, 2018, Patrick & Anne-Marie gave a “Winner Mindset” conference. The proceeds of the evening went to research on Parkinson’s. They shared their experience on how to get activities, business and self to full potential, even when circumstances are tough.

On October 8^th, 2018, Patrick & Anne-Marie gave a keynote speech about ‘never giving up, whatever the circumstances’. Two objectives: testify about living with Parkinson’s, and giving people a boost.

On May 18th 2014, Patrick and Anne-Marie spoke at the National Youngster Day for people living with Parkinson, in Leuven. They have shared their experience so that younger patients can project themselves in a more positive future.

In September 2012, Patrick made a speech at the Fashion 4 Parkinson event, a prestige fashion & lounge gala to fund research on Parkinson's disease, with no less than 1400 people attending the event in Antwerp Expo.

On April 21st 2013, Patrick and Anne-Marie gave a keynote speech on Positive Thinking to 450 people at the ‘Parkinson Werelddag’, organized by the Vlaamse Parkinson Liga. This Flemish League aims to offer information and assistance to patients with Parkinson's disease.

In February 2013, they spoke to 850 people at the VIB annual conference in Blankenberge. VIB is a life sciences research institute, based in Flanders, Belgium. It was a great opportunity for Patrick to address his view directly to the scientifics who work on finding a cure to Parkinson’s disease.