## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Fitness Counts Fraze Park 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard Kettering, OH 45429 May 11, 202411:00 am to 1:30 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113069&view=RSVP) The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. ### In-person check in starts at 11 a.m.; Program starts 11:30 a.m. Studies have demonstrated that exercise has brain and body benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy. Learn that there are benefits to movement at all stages of Parkinson’s and that it is never too late to start. ## Speakers **Jim Christoffel, PT, DPT, NCS** Miami Valley Hospital **Jackie Magary, PT, DPT, NCS** Kettering Health Network **Tyler McLean, PT, DPT** Kettering Health Network This program is free and is open to individuals with Parkinson’s, their loved ones, and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited. --- Join us directly after our "Fitness Counts" program for our **Dayton Resource Fair**! Adjacent to the educational program space from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., we will have local Parkinson’s resources lined up to hand out free information and resources. There will also be music, food trucks, and fun for your entire support team! ## Contact Us Sarah Saile [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) GreatLakes@Parkinson.org ](mailto:GreatLakes@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (913) 350-0282 ]() ### Gold Sponsor ![abbvie logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/abbvie_logo.jpg?itok=aQEnN_Lj) *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 Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Dayton ](/events/2026/md-dayton) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 26, 2026Dayton, OH [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=7807) Educational Events ### [ Progress & Possibilities Conference ](/events/2026/MNSPC) Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson's Care team. September 26, 2026Virtual & Maple Grove, MN [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118750&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118749&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-berlin) Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. September 27, 2026Berlin, Germany, [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](http://www3.parkinson.org/site/PageNavigator/Run4PDRaceStatus.html?_gl=1*o3u8d6*_gcl_au*MTgzNzgwMzg0Mi4xNzQzNjk5OTA4*_ga*Njc0MTYwMzI2LjE2OTYzNjg0NzY.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*MTc0NDE0MDA2My4yOS4xLjE3NDQxNDAyNTkuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.153418480.939131951.1744140064-674160326.1696368476) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Parkinson's Exercise Recommendations The Parkinson's Foundation, in collaboration with the American College of Sports Medicine, created new Parkinson’s disease exercise recommendations to provide people with PD safe and effective exercise programs and instruction. [Download Fact Sheet](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/parkinsons-exercise-recommendations-infographic.pdf) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn