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#  Parkinson's Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care 

 University of Illinois Chicago - Student Center West: Thompson Room (2nd Floor)  
 828 South Wolcott Avenue  
 Chicago, IL 60612 

 

 November 16, 202411:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113930&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Journey in Color Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Journey-In-Color-Banner.png?itok=u1UA4M7y)  **Parkinson's Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care in Your Community**

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation and meet your local Research Advocates at a community day where you can learn about the experiences of the Black and African American community living with Parkinson’s and get resources and information about Parkinson’s care and research.

This event is in partnership with Northwestern University Movement Disorders Center and Rush University Medical Center, , with support from University of Chicago and University of Illinois Chicago.

Open to all, and free to attend. Lunch and parking passes will be provided.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Casey Gallagher

 

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 PatientEngagement@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (646) 388-7612

 

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

###  [ 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 Indianapolis ](/events/2026/md-indianapolis) 

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

 October 17, 2026Fishers, IN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7897&pg=entry) 

  

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 ###  Join the PD GENEration Today 

 PD GENEration is an initiative that offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease.

 [ENROLL NOW](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration) 

 

 

 

 

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