SUMMARY: April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the Parkinson’s Foundation is raising awareness about the disease. Parkinson’s affects around 10 million people in the U.S., with someone diagnosed every six minutes. Early signs include loss of smell, constipation, and more, often unnoticed until several symptoms appear. Events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast include special Parkinson’s awareness cookies at Edgewater Mall, support groups, and proclamations. On April 24th, Canes is holding a giveback day for the foundation. The Parkinson’s Foundation offers resources, support groups, and education, with a focus on ensuring timely medication and movement for patients in hospitals.

This week marks the beginning of Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

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SUMMARY: Pink Heart Funds will host a Ribbon Walk on April 19 at Point Cadet, aiming to support cancer patients in Mississippi. The event includes a 5K timed run, family activities like an Easter egg hunt, a doggy costume contest, and a butterfly release. Participants can register for $30 for the walk or donate $20 for wristbands. The funds will support local patients with free resources like wigs, prosthetics, and life quality assistance. A virtual option is available. All proceeds go directly to helping those in need, with 100% of funds benefiting cancer patients.

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SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2886, the Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law, aims to address deadly domestic violence incidents by creating a review board. The board will examine interactions between victims and various services, such as medical, law enforcement, and victim services, to identify system strengths and weaknesses. The team will recommend policy changes to reduce domestic violence homicides. The bill has bipartisan support and was championed by Senator Bryce Wiggins and Stacy Riley from the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. Once signed into law, it may take a year for the board to become operational.

Senate bill to create domestic violence fatality review board

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