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.

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In-person check-in starts at 11 a.m.

Participants will learn how research helps shape treatments and identify new care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms.  This program will also provide information on current research in Parkinson’s.

*This program may include moderately scientific terms and concepts.

Speakers: 

Clarisse Goas, MS, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Zachary Jordan, MD
Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Pietro Mazzoni, MD
Co-Director
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ariane Park, MD, MPH
Co-Director 
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Michael Schonberger, DO, MBA
Physician
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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.

The Parkinson's Foundation and University of Michigan, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, are excited to invite you to our Parkinson's Symposium. 

Roger Albin, MD, Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research at the University of Michigan will be speaking about research on “Trying to Figure Out How L-Dopa Works”.  

Miriam Bohnen DPT, Physical Therapist with the University of Michigan Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive, and Mobility Laboratory will be sharing research findings about movement and activity in PD including discussing “The Moving Desk” and addressing practical approaches to increasing daily activity.

Speakers

Roger Albin, MD
Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research
University of Michigan

Miriam Bohnen, DPT
Physical Therapist
Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive and Mobility Laboratory
University of Michigan

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.

You’re invited to a Moving Day Sacramento Kickoff on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at The Barn Drake’s Brewing Co. in West Sacramento! Guests will enjoy live music and a raffle. There are also food trucks and beers/drinks available for purchase. You will be able to mingling with Moving Day team captains, local business leaders, and Moving Day committee members.

Please join us for a virtual conversation around creating estate plans for families with Parkinson’s.  Our expert speaker will discuss the basics of estate planning including the importance of having a plan in place, an introduction to the essential documents needed for an estate plan, and some common estate plan structures. Attendees will have a clearer understanding of various terms like wills, trusts, probate, and powers of attorney and will learn how to find an experienced professional to assist with estate planning.

Speaker

Julie Westbrock
Vice President of Business Development
TrustPoint Wealth Management

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 the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Pacific Northwest Parkinson’s Symposium.  Learn about motor and non-motor symptoms and treatments, hear about research, and find resources to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. 

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

Mothers will receive a flower in honor of Mother’s Day!

Speakers include: 

Anny Lin, MD, UW Medicine Movement Disorder Clinic

Pravin Khemani, MD, Swedish Movement Disorders Clinic, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Join the University of Southern California (USC), together with the Parkinson’s Foundation, for “Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease,” a free educational symposium for people with Parkinson's and care partners.

Hear from USC speakers about therapeutics, surgical updates, non-motor symptoms, and lifestyle in Parkinson's. There will be Q&A discussions after each panel conversation. Please submit your questions with your registration.

Attendance is free, but registration is required and seating is limited.

In-person check-in and Resource Fair starts at 10 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, What’s New in the Pipeline, Nutrition and PD, and How to Build Your Care Team.

Speakers

Elizabeth Zauber, MD
IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Adrianne C. Gasper, NP
IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Christine Timberlake, Director of Training & Education
Rock Steady Boxing

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 partnership with Indiana Health University, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.

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.

You’re invited to a Moving Day Kickoff on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Il Fornaio in Palo Alto! Guests will enjoy libations and hors d'oeuvres while mingling with Moving Day team captains, local business leaders, Moving Day committee members, and California Chapter Advisory Board members. 

Special Guests

Freddy Silva, Rock Steady Boxing Coach

Rodrigo Paz, PhD, a researcher at UCSF

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