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#  Great Lakes Chapter Symposium 

 Laurel Manor  
 39000 Schoolcraft Rd  
 Livonia, MI 48150 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 November 14, 202511:00 am to 2:45 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=116730&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=116731&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Great Lakes Chapter Parkinson's Symposium Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Great%20Lakes%20%282%29.jpg?itok=pISNFNdF)  **Join the Parkinson’s Foundation in-person or online for the Great Lakes Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium.**

Hear about current and upcoming treatments, ongoing research, and resources available in your community to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.

### **Speakers**

**Maggie Caulfield, PhD**  
Director of Research  
Parkinson's Foundation

**Amy Mook, MS, MPH, CGC**  
Certified Genetic Counselor  
University of Michigan

Special presentation from the new Kirk Gibson Center and other local resources.

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**For in-person attendees:** In-person check in starts at 10 a.m.

**For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 11 a.m.

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

*This program is in partnership with Michigan Medicine.*

  ![University of Michigan Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Michigan%20Medicine%20Logo.png?itok=HP-TSDDw)  

  

- ###   Agenda (Eastern)   
    
    10 a.m. Check-in & Resource Fair
    
    11 a.m. Program and Zoom Live Stream Begins
    
    12 p.m Lunch is served
    
    12:45 p.m. Program Resumes
    
    2:45 p.m. Program Ends
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Laura Summers

 

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 GreatLakes@parkinson.org

 

 

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 (440) 568-0093

 

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-dublin) 

 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.

 October 25, 2026Dublin, 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://consoles.realbuzz.com/charity/the-parkinsons-foundation/listing/1775/?occurrence=119) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ 2026 Marine Corps Marathon Weekend ](/events/2026/champions-marine-corps) 

 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.

 October 25, 2026Washington, DC

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://www.pdchampionsmcm.org/) 

   Professional Education 

###  [ October Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting ](/events/2026/georgiaambassador) 

 Join us for the monthly Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting!

 October 29, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119889&view=RSVP) 

  

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 ###  PD Library 

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