How it began In the fall of 2019, Porridge for Parkinson’s held a hugely successful brunch event and directed our proceeds to the Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson’s Disease at Toronto Western Hospital. This world-class program is directed by Dr. Anthony Lang, who is recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts in Parkinson’s Disease....Read More

Porridge for Parkinson’s was delighted to welcome Fifth Element as our musical guest on November 12, 2023. Performing regularly since its formation in 2016, the jazz quintet is packing concert venues, including performances at the Jazz Lounge in Old Mill Toronto, The Jazz Room in Waterloo, Reid’s Distillery, and West End Jazz in Oakville. Fifth...Read More

Chef Adrian Niman launched The Food Dudes from the kitchen of his Toronto condo in 2007 and attracted an instant following. He understood his clients’ desire for fresh and local ingredients, sophisticated original fare, and memorable culinary experiences. In 2011, Adrian partnered with Lindsay Klein, and the pair has since grown The Food Dudes into...Read More

The 10th Anniversary Porridge for Parkinson’s brunch featured Robert Fisher as emcee and Evan Siddall as the special guest speaker. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014, Evan Siddall co-founded the Growling Beaver Brevet, a cycling charity event that helps people with Parkinson’s to “live well today.” It debuted in 2015 with great success. Evan W. Siddall is a...Read More