THE Malaysian National Movement Disorders Society, Lloyd Tan Parkinson?s Trust Fund and the Negri Sembilan Parkinson?s Society will hold the inaugural ?Cultivate Hope? event from March 2 to 4 at 1Utama shopping centre in Petaling Jaya to raise awareness on Parkinson?s Disease (PD).

The highlight of this event is the launch of Red Tulip ? the official symbol of World Parkinson?s Day ? in Malaysia.

There will be general health screening, free Parkinson?s screening, information on movement disorders (MDs) and their latest treatments.

On March 4, patients are invited to attend a seminar titled Living a Meaningful Life after Parkinson?s delivered by Dr. Chew Nee Kong, and also participate in folding origami tulips as part of a fundraiser.

MDs are abnormal body movements caused by brain disorders such as ataxia, dystonia, Parkinson?s disease and tremor.

MDs are a significant national health burden in Malaysia, as there are 100,000 to 150,000 sufferers ? both young and the elderly.

As there are no cure for MDs, the progressive disease results in life-long physical and mental disabilities.

PD is a chronic, progressive disorder of the nervous system, which causes increasing and devastating disability over time.

It is estimated that there are 50,000 to 60,000 patients in Malaysia.

Health director-general Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman will be launching the event and the unveiling of the Red Tulip.

For details and registration, contact Habsah (019-335 8872) or Joseph (016-648 4718) or visit http://www.facebook.com/mnmds or http://www.parkinsoninfo.my

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