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 #  Early-Onset Community Network 

 

   

  ## 💡 Quick Summary 

 - Connect with peers diagnosed with Parkinson’s before age 50 to share experiences, gain support and navigate the unique challenges of[ early-onset PD.](/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/young-onset-parkinsons "Young-Onset Parkinson's")
- Amplify the voice of the early-onset community through virtual calls, advocacy and network initiatives that raise awareness and provide targeted resources.
- Join a network that lets you connect, support others with early-onset PD and make a meaningful difference in the PD community.

 

   ![Young husband and wife at a Moving Day Walk](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/community-networks_early-onset.jpg?itok=fHUKDuBO)  A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis at a younger age comes with many challenges, often impacting family, career, and financial planning in distinct ways. This network is a dedicated space for those diagnosed before the age of 50 to connect with peers who truly understand their journey. Members can share their experience, provide valuable insight, and serve as a guide to others navigating the realities of early-onset Parkinson’s.

### Network Mission

The Early-Onset Community Network raises awareness of and champions the unique needs of the early-onset community. The network turns shared experience into action, ensuring that the challenges of a younger diagnosis are met with targeted resources and a powerful, collective voice.

### Join Us

If you were diagnosed with Parkinson's before the age of 50, we invite you to join this community network of your peers. As a member, you can participate in quarterly virtual calls and support the network’s annual priorities.

[Sign UP NOW](https://www.parkinson.org/form/poc-standard-questions-cond-affi)

**Spread the word and help our community networks grow — please share this information with friends and family who might be interested in joining.**

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [Volunteer@Parkinson.org](mailto:volunteer@parkinson.org).

  ##  My PD Story: Early-Onset Series 

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 People with PD 

###  [ Joe Barrett ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/joe-barrett) 

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 People with PD 

###  [ Angela Carnahan ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/angela-carnahan) 

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 People with PD 

###  [ Rex Polkinghorne ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/rex-polkinghorne) 

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 Science News 

###  [ Early-Onset Parkinson’s in Younger Adults Is Rising Worldwide, Global Study Finds ](/blog/science-news/early-onset-parkinsons-rising) 

 

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 ###  New to Parkinson’s? 

 We offer the community, resources and advice to support you and your family as you begin to build a better life with Parkinson’s.

 [LEARN MORE](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons) 

 

 

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