The Parkinson's Foundation is an official charity partner for the 2026 Eugene Marathon Weekend. By signing up to run as a Parkinson's Champion you commit to raising funds and awareness for the Parkinson's Foundation, and in return you get access to a free entry (bib) to the race in addition to fundraising support and team benefits. Register to run now at PDChampionsEugene.org

Fundraising Commitments:

• Marathon - $1,500
• Half Marathon - $750
• 5k - $500

*Do you have your own bib? Do you have a runner under age 18 to register? Please email us at Run4PD@Parkinson.org for special registration instructions.

Run in the footsteps of legends like Steve Prefontaine, Raevyn Rogers, and Ashton Eaton as you experience 26.2 magical miles of Track Town USA, or challenge yourself with one of the other Eugene Marathon events such as the Half-Marathon, 5k, or Doublestack Challenge.  Whatever length you choose to run, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of South Eugene and the University of Oregon campus.

Are you looking for a fun way to volunteer for the Parkinson's Foundation & raise your voice while raising awareness? Come out and cheer on our incredible athletes! Learn more and apply at Parkinson.org/ChampionsCheer.

If you have questions, send us an email at Run4PD@Parkinson.org. For more information about the race itself, visit the Eugene Marathon Homepage.
 

Stretch, strengthen, balance, and celebrate your creativity in this class taught by certified Dance for PD© Teaching Artist, Dianna Daly. This class will encourage participants to find their rhythm and joy in exercising and moving to music. All abilities are welcome.

Class begins with seated exercises with the option to progress to standing and all exercise can be altered to stay in place or move within your own space.

Instructor

Dianna Daly
Dance for PD© Parkinson’s Fitness Instructor

To participate in this online class on Friday, March 17, at 1 p.m. ET, click this Zoom link: https://parkinson.zoom.us/j/98586433384.

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.

Join us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including exercise, support systems, and hospital safety with Parkinson's.

Attend in-person or watch the program at-home via Zoom: This program will be in-person in Huntsville, AL . You have the option of attending our in-person program or you can watch the webinar from home via Zoom. Please tell us which option you prefer during the registration process.

Featured Speakers:

David G. Greer, MD
The Clinic for Neurology

Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD
WellStar Neurosurgery

Michael S. Vaphiades, DO
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic Presenters:

Erin Edmundson, PT, DPT

Juliana Wright, RDN, LD  

Amber Huffman, SLP

Arantxia Wijngaarde, PT, DPT

Adrienne Upton, OTR/L

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter in collaboration with Huntsville Hospital's Parkinson's Care Clinic.

Check-in, Lunch and Vendor Visits start at 12 p.m.

If you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience pain, you are not alone. Chronic pain is twice as common among people with PD as it is in people without it. In fact, more than 80 percent of people with PD report experiencing pain and many say it’s their most troubling non-motor symptom. Together with your community, learn about physical pain in Parkinson's disease, including why it happens, tools to manage pain, and the importance of movement.

Speakers

Matthew Wodziak, MD
Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Ala Elyaman, DO
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Mary Zalinger, PT, DPT, CLT
Senior Physical Therapist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Caitlyn Seuschek, PT, DPT, NCS and PWR! Certified Therapist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

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.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our Chapter Webpage.

This program is made possible through the collaboration with Erlanger Neuroscience Institute.

Check-in and Light Breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m. ET

Social and Emotional Wellness are important part of living well with Parkinson's disease. Many symptoms of Parkinson's can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD.

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.

Expert Speakers:

Elizabeth Ferluga, MD 
Movement Disorder Specialist, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute

Ellen Valadez, MD
Movement Disorder Specialist, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute

Sarah Hines, MSSW, LCSW
Social Worker, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute

Check-in, Resource Fair and Breakfast start at 9 a.m.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for their in-person, Parkinson’s Symposium. We will discuss important topics for living well with Parkinson's. Learn about local Parkinson's resources, Communication Challenges, Adaptive Aids, and much more.

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.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Crista Ellis, BS, RYT-200, Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Community Program Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

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

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

The Play, Move, and Create program is an interactive program that combines music, dance, and art and integrates the 9 dimensions of wellness. Participants will learn how to engage each sensory system and how to develop daily practices. This program will leave you feeling energized, confident, and motivated.

Speaker

Emmy Smith, EdD
Executive Director, Parkinson’s Nebraska

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

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

EP Salud: Miércoles de Bienestar

Regístrese Aquí

Mantener nuestra salud es un proceso continuo durante el cual nos debemos enfocar en llevar un estilo de vida saludable; para lograrlo, es importante entender que existen cuatro pilares que se interconectan entre sí y que lo que pasa en uno repercute directamente en los otros, ya que somos un sistema y todo está interconectado. Estos cuatro pilares son: la alimentación, el ejercicio, el sueño y el manejo del estrés y de las emociones.

Presentadora

Verónica Sierra, Licenciada en Nutrición y Ciencia de los Alimentos, LD
Color Your Plate, Inc.
Cannenta, Center for Healing and Empowerment
www.coloryourplate.net
Instagram: @Coloryourplate0405
Facebook: @Coloryourplate Inc

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.

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.

The Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter is pleased to be working with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation for the June 26th Let’s Talk About It: Non-motor Symptoms and Intimacy in Parkinson’s program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Check-in and Resource Fair starts at 12 p.m.

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease that may not always be easy to discuss. With a focus on non-motor symptoms and intimacy in chronic illness, this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.

Speakers

Kara J. Wyant, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology
University of Michigan

Amy Elizabeth Raad, MSW
Sexual Health Counseling Clinic
University of Michigan Health

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.