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1. Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper, sharing a story of how a treatment, program or event has impacted your life.
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2. Visit our calendar of events.
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3. Share your personal Parkinson's story with a friend, neighbor or family member.
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4. Read the "What's Hot in PD?" blog.
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5. Start blogging.
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6. Spend time with someone who has Parkinson's disease.
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7. Read a news story about Parkinson's disease.
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8. Phone a friend or neighbor and share that news.
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9. Send a letter to your local TV or radio station in praise of a healthcare professional who made a significant difference in your life.
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10. "Like" the National Parkinson Foundation on Facebook.
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11. Follow the National Parkinson Foundation on Twitter.
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12. Talk to your local YWCA, community center or hospital about offering exercise or dance classes geared toward people with movement disorders.
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13. Locate your National Parkinson Foundation local chapter.
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14. Invite an expert to give a Parkinson's-related talk at an area library, community center or hospital.
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15. Volunteer for a local chapter event.
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16. Join us in New York City on April 16th for the Parkinson's Unity Walk!
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17. Plan an NPF Team Hope community awareness and fundraising event.
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18. Participate in a local fundraiser.
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19. Join a local support group or start your own.
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20. Attend a seminar or talk on Parkinson's disease.
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21. Ask a question on our online forum "Ask a Doctor."
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22. Create art. Find new ways to express your journey with Parkinson's disease; take a painting, writing or photography class.
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23. Read a personal story or share your own.
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24. Start a daily exercise routine.
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25. Tell someone with Parkinson's disease how exercise has helped control your symptoms.
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26. Download a publication on living with Parkinson's.
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27. Research local health centers offering rehabilitation services for people with Parkinson's.
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28. Share that information with anyone who could benefit.
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29. Ask for help when you need it.
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30. Call our national Helpline today: 1-800-4PD-INFO.
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