Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.

The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Learn more about bringing an event to your area

Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and Erlanger for the Tennessee Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's. 

Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

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

Featured Presenters:

Ellen Valadez, MD
Erlanger Neurology 

Cherry Yu, MD
Vanderbilt Neurology

Trembling Troubadours

Movement Breaks Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Chattanooga

YMCA of Chattanooga

A collaboration with Erlanger and the Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee & Kentucky Chapter

Twin Cities rock legends Flamin’ Oh's return to The Hook & Ladder Theater for an outdoor evening of rockin’ fun to support the Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter fundraiser, Under The Canopy!

The Oh's soared to the upper echelon of Minnesota bands with their lively shows and exciting brand of straightforward rock & roll. They became one of the earliest bands to make music videos. Chuck Statler(music video pioneer who directed videos for DEVO, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and El Vez) directed two videos for the band. The videos aired on a new television network dedicated to music, MTV.

“Hard edged Stones-like rock’n’roll. East Coast street anthems coupled with Midwestern optimism and enthusiasm.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Tickets to the event and donations made at the event are tax deductible. The Parkinson's Foundation utilizes money raised through events like this to fund research to find a cure for the disease, as well as to provide ongoing support to the Parkinson's community.

Join us for the 4th Parkinson's Awareness Day at Target Field. Cheer on the Minnesota Twins as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday June 20th at 12:10PM. Discounted tickets are available through the link above. 

A portion of each ticket purchased through this special offer will go back to your choice of: American Parkinson's Disease Association Minnesota Chapter
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Parkinson's Foundation of Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter
Struthers Parkinson's Center
University of Minnesota Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research or Veterans Affairs.

Parkinson's Awareness Day ticket purchasers are also be invited to take part in a pregame parade around the warning track of the field (~1/5 of a mile around) about an hour before the start of the game (more details will be sent out closer to the game).

Tickets will be delivered electronically through the MLB Ballpark app.

Wellness Wednesday

Staying active in the hospital is key to a faster recovery. Regular movement has many benefits, including reducing muscle loss, helping with sleep, improving focus and managing constipation. For people with PD in the hospital, regular movement is important for managing symptoms, preventing falls and minimizing complications.

Speakers

Karen Bitzer, OTR/L, MBA
Director
Care Transitions and IP Rehab- Academic

Julia Skarbinski, MBA, BSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
UH Portage/South Market

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

Wellness Wednesday

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms and available treatments. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

Speaker

Christopher Tolleson, MD, MPH
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Neurology Director of University of Tennessee Medical Center's Cole Center for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders
Director of University of Tennessee Medical Center's Huntington's Center of Excellence

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.

We want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Biogen's Luma Study, for supporting our mission.

Wellness Wednesday

Care needs in Parkinson’s change as symptoms progress.  This program will provide you with tools to help you decide when it’s time to ask for outside help.  Learn what you need to know to find the right kind of caregiver to meet your needs and discuss next steps to consider for care as Parkinson’s advances. 

Speaker

Joan Miravite, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
Assistant Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Director of Interdisciplinary Clinical Care for Movement Disorders
Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Department of Neurology
Strauss Movement Disorder Center
Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence

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