tulip - parkinson's symbol
 

It is generally acknowledged that the red tulip is a symbol for PD. But the U.S. doesn't have one symbol representing all PWP.

Karen Painter, a young-onset PWP from washington state created a beautiful tulip design. (below)

http://www.pdplan4life.com/files/tulip-1inch.jpg

There is a grassroots effort now to spread this graphic far and wide in the hopes that one day it will represent all pwp. Some PD orgs are having lapel pins made for their members. Other orgs are using it on their websites, and for flyers for upcoming events.

If you'd like a copy of the graphic to use for PD flyers or events or websites, let me know, and I'll send you one to use.

Best, Jean

I think the bulb should be purple /lavender in color. Joan Synder would know. Thats the only thing that MIGHT bbe wrong with it. Other than that its a great idea!! I'd like one please.
chasmob@yahoo.com

CHarlie

The parkinson's tulip is red & white.
I just emailed you one of the graphics.
:winky:

Luv that tulip!
 

Jean - Thanks so much for the graphics. Our DAPS group plans to use it on a lapel pin in conjunction with our logo. Thanks so much for sharing !!

Gayle...
 

Thank YOU!!!

Your DAPS group has combined this tulip with your own logo - great idea!! (And it looks great!)

I didn't know tulips were connected to PD in any way. Tulips are my favorite flower, and the graphic is wonderful. Thanks for posting about this.

me, too!
 

ZF - tulips have always been one of my favorite flowers as well!

tulip graphic
 

I work for a healthcare education institute in Montana and I am designing marketing material for pd education events. Could I use that tulip as my artwork? If so, could you send me a high resolution copy to me?

Thanks

Use the tulip!
 

Yes you may use the tulip for pd education - as part of your artwork. Whenever possible, please give credit to "Karen Painter" who designed the tulip and wants it to be used for PD awareness. Karen has copyrighted the design - but is allowing people to freely use it!

Send me a private message with your email address, and I'll send you graphics. (And if you send me photos of your work, I'll pass them on to Karen - she'd love to see them!)

Hi Jean,
I see where you have posted that Karen Painter has copyrighted the design - but is allowing people to freely use it!

I'm going to try to incorporate it into one of my segmented bowl designs. Then donate it for auction for PD research.

GregD

What a wonderful idea, Greg! It will be beautiful in wood!

Greg - that is wonderful!! And a lady in northern AZ is making a quilt with the design! I hope you will send me a photo of it when you are done -I'll post it on pdplan4life!

Jean

PD Tulip at Midwest Conference
 

At the PD conference (on Saturday) presented by the Midwest Chapter of APDA, the 300 attendees each received a PD tulip pin. :o

Tulips for PD ... gotta luv it!
 

Lizzy / Paula ...
 

Thank you! That is our dream - one unified symbl for ALL people with PD in the States ! So glad you like it!!

tulips
 

Hi - did you know that a tulip continues to grow after it is cut? Also it is one of few flowers that will adapt itself to the type of container used -
straight sided vase they will stand up straight - bowl type they will droop.

I'd like one, please... fowki@cox.net

Jean - I had forwarded your info a week or so ago and I got a call today from the Movement Disorder Center at Presbyterian Hospitol Dallas. They are going to incorporate the symbol in some of their stuff. :Excited:
Thanks so much!

woo hoo!
 

Wow!

Thanks, Gayle!

Beautiful design!
 

I'm going to forward the website to the BCPDA hear in Canada...this should be international. Karen is truly an inspired designer...love it!

jean...:D i've asked. i'll let you know as soon i get an answer. :D

thanks
 

Curious - thank you!

Thank YOU, Rosebud!!
 

Agree - Karen's design is unique!!!

Jean

I see Doc has added the PD Tulip to the forum :)

Thank You Doc
 

AND CURIOUS & CHEMAR!!! :hug:

jean

Beautiful
 

What a beautiful symbol to be associated with parkinsons. I like it very, very much. (I wonder how it would look with the green a little darker.) :o

it is beautiful!
 

the tulip brightens up the forum!
thank you!
:grouphug:

Wow
 

For once in my life I'm speechless. I can't thank you enough Jean.

karenp - Designer of the tulip
 

Everyone - karenp is the tulip's designer!!!

Karen, we all thank YOU for such a beautiful and eye-catching design!! :hug:

It feels so GOOD to have a symbol that represents all people with Parkinson's.

Here is a cheer for everyone who is using the design!!

Jean

beautiful just the way it is
 

I feel so bad even making that suggestion. I like the tulip very much and wouldn't want to change it. Thank you for creating such a nice symbol for the people with parkinsons.:hug:

Okay, I have the pin. I have the bag. I have the bumper sticker.

NOW I want it in Magnet form for my car!!

I have one for you
 

Carolyn--

When I get back from my trip, I'll send you one! ;)

Jean

To all who have posted: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Jean & I are living our dream.

Karen
PD Tulip Designer

Youtube - about pd awarenes & the tulip
 

Youtube short with voiceover -about pd awareness and the tulip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkGRzsxnUzQ

Jean B
:grouphug:

catalyst for change
 

Karen,

Thanks for your gift to people with Parkinson's. What I've dubbed the "People's Tulip" is not just a symbol, but the catalyst for change long overdue. We will take down the walls that divide the PD community and combine our efforts to find a CURE in our lifetimes.

Sheryl

Symbolism
 

I think the idea of a single emblem for Parkinson's is a great idea; I applaud Jean, Sheryl, and Karen for their great efforts in pushing this concept forward and bringing awareness to the fractured nature of the national PD establishment - a division that works against the best interest of the patient.

But it is not enough. We must take care that the unifying symbol of the tulip does not come to mean symbolic unity only. We must keep working to bring collaboration among all the organizations on a real level; cooperation in research, education, and advocacy; a dedication to eliminate duplicated efforts, to be aware of what is getting done for patients and what is falling between the cracks.

I attended a meeting of the People with Parkinson's Advisory Council sponsored by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation last week in NYC. CEO Robin Elliott is acutely aware of the divisions (we don't let him forget - I am gratified that virtually all of the patients on the committee see organizational non-cooperation and duplication to be an underlying, ongoing, and deeply troubling challenge that is raised at every opportunity), and there are hopeful new program initiatives on the horizon that bode well for better collaboration. It still remains a tough road and a hard sell.

The fact remains that the PD organization world is mainly one of competition not cooperation.

Let's continue to be vigilant, active, and outspoken (MJFF CEO Katie Hood's "agitators and idealists") advocates for real unity - we can't let the powers that be think that putting the same symbol on all of their literature means the same thing as actually working together on behalf of all PD patients. Symbolism can be powerful. Hopefully, this effort will get them thinking.

Agree!
 

Carey -- Well stated! I agree wholeheartedly.

I love this!
 

I agree, this is an amazing design!

one by one - it's spreading across the country
 

Local NPF & local APDA chapters around the U.S. are purchasing tulip pins and are using the tulip!

:grouphug:

Jean