Harry Forestell was a truly inspiring guest speaker at Porridge for Parkinson’s 2023. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Harry has had a front-row seat to the news...Read More
Chefs Jamie Kennedy and Joanne Yolles have been an important part of Porridge for Parkinson’s success, and we are grateful for their generous involvement. Jamie Kennedy has had a remarkable...Read More
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...Read More
Jeanne Beker is an award-winning journalist, media personality, and fashion entrepreneur who has been a longtime supporter and emcee for Porridge for Parkinson’s. Her beloved mother, Bronia Beker, lived with...Read More
Donna has been a prominent part of Toronto’s restaurant scene since opening the much-loved Mildred Pierce Restaurant in 1989—and a Porridge for Parkinson’s brunch partner since 2011. Her iconic Mildred’s Temple...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...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...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...Read More
