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

Early Check-in and resource tables open at 9 a.m. CST. 
Presentation and speakers begin at 10 a.m CST.

The Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee & Kentucky Chapter and the Murfreesboro TN Support Group is pleased to host the Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Care Partner Workshop. The workshop will take People with Parkinson's, Care Partners, Support Group leaders and the community through the step-by-step process on how to use the new Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Safety Guide. 

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.

In-person check-in starts at 12:30 p.m.

Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD). 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.

Speakers

Jaimie Barr
UM Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research

Roger Albin, MD
Director
UM Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research 
University of Michigan Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence 

Taylor Schmitt, PhD 
University of Michigan Health, a Parkinson's Foundation 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.

The Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter is pleased to be working with Michigan Medicine for the March 15th and June 21st programs in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Parkinson’s Revolution will take place across the country on February 24, 2024. Join us in-person at your studio location or virtually for a high energy ride that generates funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease (PD). 

Come ride for a reason and then celebrate the power of movement at our post-ride happy hour the Sweat Social! Friends, family, and members of the PD community are welcome to enjoy a short program and light refreshments immediately following the ride.

Check out the Parkinson's Revolution Rider Toolkit

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

A good night’s sleep is critical to our health and well-being.  For people with Parkinson’s, sleep is more important as the brain and body need more time to restore. Learn about the common sleep issues associated with Parkinson's disease, how it affects sleep quality, and explore ways to get a better night's sleep while living with PD.

REGISTER FOR ALL EXPERT BRIEFING WEBINARS IN 2024

Speaker

Aleks Videnovic, MD, MSc
Director, Division of Sleep Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

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

Parkinson's Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care in Your Community

Join us for a community day where you can:
– Get resources to help you navigate every stage of Parkinson's disease
– Learn about Parkinson's research and our genetics study, PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease
– Meet Parkinson's Foundation Research Advocates and hear their Parkinson's journey

Enjoy a complimentary lunch and a facilitated movement break!

This event is free to attend, open to all in the community, and centered on the experiences of Black and African American people affected by Parkinson's disease.

In-person check in starts at 11 a.m.; Program starts 11:30 a.m.

Studies have demonstrated that exercise has brain and body benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy.  Learn that there are benefits to movement at all stages of Parkinson’s and that it is never too late to start.

Speakers

Jim Christoffel, PT, DPT, NCS
Miami Valley Hospital

Jackie Magary, PT, DPT, NCS
Kettering Health Network 

Tyler McLean, PT, DPT
Kettering Health Network

This program is free and is open to individuals with Parkinson’s, their loved ones, and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

Join us directly after our "Fitness Counts" program for our Dayton Resource Fair! Adjacent to the educational program space from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., we will have local Parkinson’s resources lined up to hand out free information and resources. There will also be music, food trucks, and fun for your entire support team!

In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9 a.m.

APDA Minnesota Chapter, Parkinson's Foundation, and the Udall Center at the University of Minnesota are the three leading organizations for Parkinson's disease advocacy in Minnesota. We are excited to invite you to the annual Spring Parkinson's Symposium. 

We will cover mood changes, cognitive changes, and research updates on Parkinson's disease. Attend in-person or online.

Note: We are currently at capacity for our in-person attendance. We hope you can register to join us virtually via Zoom.

For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9 a.m. 

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m.

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.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS AT CAPACITY

If you would like to be placed on the in-person waitlist please email Derek at drussell@parkinson.org.

If you would like to participate virtually, please click the orange "Register for Virtual" button above.

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.  This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

Speakers

Sarah A Dodwell, MD
MaineHealth

Michael S Kleinman, DO
MaineHealth

Michele Delisle
Occupational Therapist, Back In Motion Physical Therapy

Aimee Reilly, LCSW
Behavioral Health Clinician III at MMP Neurology

Roople Unia, MD
MaineHealth

Anne W Herrick, ANPBC
MaineHealth

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.

Lunch will be provided for in-person registrants. In-person registration is at capacity.

A Collaboration with MaineHealth