Glen Ellyn is one of 10 locations throughout the U.S. to host the Sidekicks event, which brings together kids and Parkinson's patients.
GLEN ELLYN, IL -- Glen Ellyn is gearing up to be just one of the first places to host a special event that brings together young children and adults patients with Parkinson's Disease. The Sidekicks event, slated for April 26 and 27, will feature interactive art sessions between kids and patients, along with a formal art showcase that will help bring awareness to the challenges of living with Parkinson's.
During the Sidekicks art sessions, kids and Parkinson's patients will decorate friendship rocks, bring "Ideascapes" to life, and share stories with "Storyprints," a form of handprint art. Sidekicks is sponsored by the Lundbeck and The Davis Phinney Foundation.
In a news release, Kayla Ferguson, Sidekicks Program Manager at the Davis Phinney Foundation, said, "With Sidekicks, people with Parkinson's and their youth partners can thrive by working together to gain information and insights into one another's experiences. It's a lot of fun and creates memorable moments of victory for participants."
"There is a common feeling of isolation among people with Parkinson's," said Charise Dunn, Senior Manager of Advocacy and Patient Support at Lundbeck.
She added that "Sidekicks is a great example of our commitment to partnerships and programs focused on creating community connections and supporting overall brain health so every person can
What: Sidekicks Program and Showcase
When: April 27: Art showcase at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Ellyn Police Department, 65 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/sidekicks-event-bring-together-kids-parkinsons-patients
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