My PD Story

Adam Riemer and his parents
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Adam Riemer

My mom, Stepheny, would always say, “If you are creative, you will never be bored.” Her imagination and optimism stayed intact, even after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2007. She was a talented visual artist, and her diverse portfolio ranges in scale, subject and medium.

Her advice to everyone was always to accentuate the positive. Despite her health challenges, including a tremor impacting her right side, she managed to heed her own advice and continued pursuing her passions. She would spend afternoons in art class, learning new techniques like woodblock printmaking and collage. She inspired me to look at everything with a creative lens, from my work in real estate development to television, film production and photography.

Shortly after my mom passed in January 2022, I was presented with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the producing team for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. As my first foray into Broadway, this musical was a natural fit, especially since I knew Neil was involved.

I have fond memories of listening to Neil’s greatest hits on vinyl with my mom — a true fan. I was also aware of Neil’s personal battle with Parkinson’s disease, and I knew this musical could be a platform to spread awareness for PD.

In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, I am thrilled to announce that the producing team of A Beautiful Noise is raising money for the Parkinson’s Foundation. I am incredibly grateful to the other producers, investors, company members and theatergoers who have already contributed to this important cause.

I try to be like my mom every day. She exuded kindness, optimism, compassion and creativity. She will always be my inspiration. I know she would be very proud of everything I have accomplished.

Please support the Parkinson's Foundation in honor of my mom, Neil Diamond and the 90,000 people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year.

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Fundraising Events

Moving Day Boston

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

 

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Finding Connection and Support While Living with PD

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Free
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Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Wellness Series

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience a wide range of mood, thinking and physical changes that can negatively impact how they engage with the world around them. Trouble moving, fear, or even stigma surrounding the diagnosis may lead to avoiding social situations. Interestingly, research suggests that lack of social connection may impact quality of life even more than tremor. Connecting with people who can relate to your experience, accepting support and finding ways to engage with your family, friends and community can help you overcome isolation and improve your quality of life. 

Join us for a candid, virtual discussion about the benefits and challenges of maintaining strong social ties in Parkinson’s.

Speakers

Travis Turner, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor and Director of the Neuropsychology Division, Medical University of South Carolina

Indira Subramanian, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist
Director VA Southwest VAMC Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC); Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA

Alharvey Parker, Person with Parkinson’s

Gregory Monroe, Person with Parkinson's

Tracy Montoya, Person with Parkinson's

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Sage Therapeutics

 

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

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Fundraising Events

Moving Day Los Angeles

9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

 

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day Nashville

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free

Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day Atlanta

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free

Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Unidos: Aprendamos sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson

Virtual ( Zoom )
9:00 am to 12:30 pm CST
Gratis

Acompáñenos para un programa educativo en Chicago, IL. Escuche a especialistas en Parkinson, además de conocer recursos y la oportunidad de participar en el estudio de PDGENEration.

Entenderá cómo avanza la enfermedad de Parkinson, aprenderá cómo afecta el Parkinson a la salud mental, conocerá los beneficios de los ejercicios y aumentará su conocimiento acerca de los estudios de investigación.

Inscríbase en persona

Inscríbase en línea

Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para cualquier persona interesada, incluyendo a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de salud.


Para los asistentes presenciales: Registro, brunch, visitas a los auspiciantes y mesa PD GENE a las 9:00 a.m.

Para los asistentes virtuales, a través de Zoom: La transmisión en directo será de 10:00 a.m. a 12:15 p.m. horas.

SEGURIDAD COVID: La salud y seguridad de nuestros participantes, patrocinadores, voluntarios y personal son nuestra máxima prioridad. Seguimos pendientes de las recomendaciones de los CDC y nos apegaremos a los lineamientos estatales y locales en vigor el día del evento referentes a COVID. Se harán ajustes, de ser necesario.

Fundraising Events

Moving Day DFW

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day New Jersey

9:30 am to 12:30 pm EST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day Rochester

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

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