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October 4, 2021

Comments for a Cause – A Celebrity Cause

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I am a little late this month but I know that my readers will understand that I had a few things going on last week and decided to just wait to do the monthly Comments for a Cause post until today. I know that everyone is on the edge of their seat waiting for the results for the month and the reveal of the new cause so let’s get to it.

Image Credit to UMCOR.com

The month of September I highlighted UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) as my recipient. UMCOR does it all. You can click here to read my post to get more information but this is one of the most genuine charities out there. 100 % of funds donated go to the specific causes that is earmarked as salaries and other overhead are paid out from a different line item. What a gift to know that each and every penny raised goes to disaster relief where it is most needed. UMCOR quite often shows up first and stays long after other resources are depleted. This was one of my mother’s favorite charities and she urged us to give to it as well. This month I am happy to report that we will be donating $122 to UMCOR for their efforts all across the world for disaster relief.

Image credit The Michael J. Fox Foundation website

Many of my readers know that my Daddy had Parkinson’s disease. He passed away at the young age of 66 due to complications from this debilitating disease and it has been one of the things that has touched our lives and the lives of many others. There are many Parkinson’s disease related charities but this one is a 4 star Charity Navigator one that boasts a 87% of donations going directly to research. That is a great testimony to what they are aspiring to do.

Of course most of us know of the actor Michael J. Fox and his battle with Parkinson’s. He has been in the forefront of bringing a famous face to the disease and getting the information out about it. This foundation is a really great way that he is helping those who struggle with the disease. The website is filled with information. If you are not familiar with this disease the following information found on the website might help you a bit.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movement, stop working or die. Because PD can cause tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking and balance problems, it is called a “movement disorder.” But constipation, depression, memory problems and other non-movement symptoms also can be part of Parkinson’s. PD is a lifelong and progressive disease, which means that symptoms slowly worsen over time.

The experience of living with Parkinson’s over the course of a lifetime is unique to each person. As symptoms and progression vary from person to person, neither you nor your doctor can predict which symptoms you will get, when you will get them or how severe they will be. Even though broad paths of similarity are observed among individuals with PD as the disease progresses, there is no guarantee you will experience what you see in others.

Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 6 million people worldwide.

Join me this month and remember that for each comment made on any post during this month Chris and I will donate 50 cents to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Follow along with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research by clicking on the links below.

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  1. jena c. henry
    October 04, 2021 at 07:37 am

    Happy new month Beth Ann! A great cause for this month. Sorry you Dad had this illness. Let’s find a cure!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:15 pm

      Thank you, Jean! Hard to believe it is October already and that we are in the midst of fall. AS always, thanks for your comments and your support. It means a lot!

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  2. Virginia Pillsbury
    October 04, 2021 at 07:39 am

    Excellent choice and beautiful way to honor your dad’s memory!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:15 pm

      Thanks so much Virginia. I hate that you were in NC and I couldn’t see you! Next time!

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  3. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 04, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Thank you for choosing this new cause. I have an uncle who is dealing with Parkinsons. Such a challenging disease. As always, I appreciate your generous spirit.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:14 pm

      It really is a challenging disease. I have seen several friends who are suffering the effects right now and it is such an awful disease. Anything that helps find help or a cure is something that I will support. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment – as always. One of my faithful readers.

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  4. Judy
    October 04, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    This is a very cause to donate to.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:13 pm

      Thanks, Judy, for stopping by and taking the time to comment. You are helping fight Parkinson’s!

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  5. dawnkinster
    October 04, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    That’s a great cause. I had a next door neighbor die from Parkinsons last year, and a new neighbor has it too. So hard. Thank you for supporting this cause!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:12 pm

      I hate Parkinson’s. It has affected so many people in such difficult ways and anything that helps with research to find an end to it is something I will support.

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  6. Susi
    October 04, 2021 at 03:11 pm

    Happy October. Another worthy cause and a wonderful foundation.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:12 pm

      Thanks, Susi! Can you believe it is October already?

      Reply
  7. catladymac
    October 04, 2021 at 05:44 pm

    We have read about Michael J. Fox’s courageous battle against this disease, and have some friends who have it, so we are glad to comment for this cause !

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2021 at 05:47 pm

      Thanks so much! It really appears to be a well run foundation from what I can see. Let’s find a cure!

      Reply
  8. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    October 05, 2021 at 12:35 am

    A wonderful cause. So many are affected by Parkinson’s disease.

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  9. Kristin Smeltzer
    February 16, 2022 at 11:18 am

    My husband was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at 67. His symptoms were shuffling of feet, slurred speech, low volume speech, degradation of handwriting, horrible driving skills, and his right arm is held at 45 degree angle. He was placed on Sinemet for 7 months and then Sifrol and rotigotine were introduced which replaced the Sinemet but he had to stop due to side effects. We tried every shot available but nothing was working. There has been little if any progress in finding a reliable treatment, I quit my meds due to side effects. Our care provider introduced us to Kycuyu Health Clinic Parkinson’s herbal treatment. The treatment is a miracle. My husband has recovered significantly!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 21, 2022 at 05:40 pm

      I am so glad you have found some type of help. My Daddy could never take the meds that were available back in the early 90’s because of too many side effects. It is such a horrible disease. Hoping your husband continues to have good results with the treatment he is currently doing.

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  10. Brenda Ann Touchet
    May 30, 2022 at 05:49 am

    I was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 63. Symptoms were tremor in right leg, loss of handwriting ability,My normally beautiful cursive writing was now small cramped printing and soft voice. I also had difficulty rising from a seated position and have balance issues. I started out taking only Azilect, then Mirapex, and then Sinemet. Several months ago I started falling frequently, hence the reason for Sinemet. During the summer of 2021, I was introduced to Health Herbs Clinic and their effective Parkinson’s herbal protocol. This protocol relieved symptoms significantly, even better than the medications I was given. Visit www . healthherbsclinic . com. After First month on treatment, my tremors mysterious stopped, had improvement walking. After I completed the treatment, all symptoms were gone. I live a more productive life. I was fortunate to have the loving support of my husband and family. I make it a point to appreciate every day!

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