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   Educational Events 

#  Parkinson's, Research and Care 

 Valley of the Sun JCC  
 12701 N Scottsdale Road  
 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 April 14, 20231:00 pm to 4:00 pm MST

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110729&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110730&view=RSVP) 

 

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Participants will learn how research helps shape treatments and identify new care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms. This program will also provide information on current research in Parkinson’s.

*\*This program may include moderately scientific terms and concepts.*

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

### **Speakers** 

Jeffrey H. Kordower, PhD, Center Director & Professor, ASU Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center (NDRC)

Tom Beach, MD, PhD, Director, Brain and Body Donation Program, Banner Sun Health Research Institute

  ##   Contact Us  

 Southwest Chapter

 

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 Southwest@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (702) 847-6603

 

 

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 **Chapter Supporters**  
*The Parkinson’s Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our* [***Chapter Supporters Webpage***](https://www.parkinson.org/southwest/local-partners#local-partners)*.*

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  **COVID SAFETY:** *The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.*

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

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###  [ Managing Changing Symptoms ](/events/2026/suffolk) 

 After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson's disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson's symptoms may change over time and new strategies available to manage them.

 October 16, 2026Commack, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119349&view=RSVP) 

  Educational Events

###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Punch Out Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Oct16FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 October 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day DFW ](/events/2026/md-dfw) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7906&pg=entry) 

  

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