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www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 61 person with Parkinson's. So we provide programs of support and education for everyone that this disease impacts, not just the person with the disease, and we help maximize the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's. If you're exercising and you're taking your medication, you can remain an engaged part of the community and still have a very high quality of life if you're taking advantage of the resources that are out there.” As they look toward serving the Upstate area for the next 10 years and beyond, you can help support their efforts, especially since April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. You can join online to be a part of GAPS Sole Train and raise money to help support the organization’s mission and trek for tokens – or you can pledge to Planking for Parkinson’s. One thing you can be sure of is that all the money you raise stays right in the community and helps your friends and neighbors with Parkinson’s and their families, because the organization is not affiliated with a national Parkinson’s organization and is completely locally funded. “There are currently upwards of 12,000 people in the Upstate region with Parkinson's, and that number is expected to double,” said Weaver. “We want to be prepared for that. Everything that we've been able to do and build is because of the support of our members and their families, and our sponsors. Thanks to them, we’re making an impact.” For more information on how you can support the Greenville Area Parkinson Society and help people with Parkinson’s and their families live better lives, visit: www.gapsonline.org. HEALTHL INKS IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THESE UPSTATE AREA NONPROFITS DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S? See how we can support you. 864-905-2574 You are not alone. We are an advocate for people and their families living with PD. We offer support groups and other monthly programs to help maximize the quality of life for all individuals affected by Parkinson’s Disease. gapsonline.org Together We Can. DIRECT CONNECTIONS. MATCHED AUTOMATICALLY. www.VeteransAscend.com www.AbilityAscend.org [email protected] Our mission is to use AI-powered technology to remove barriers and bias, directly aligning talent with employers, ending unemployment, underemployment and the missed opportunities for great untapped talent. • NO RESUME • NO APPLYING FIRST

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