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Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention Workshop with Theresa Conroy, C-IAYT
VirtualDuring this 60-minute virtual Yoga Therapy workshop, you will learn easy ways to help prevent falls and serious injury. Learn to shift control of balance and stability from the legs and arms to the core of your body. You’ll also practice techniques to improve gait by relaxing strengthening feet, toes and ankles. Click here to […]
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FeaturedFind Your Balance: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
VirtualJoin mindfulness expert Diane Reibel, PhD (Director of the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health-Jefferson Health) and yoga therapist Theresa Conroy as they share the importance of finding balance in moments of uncertainty. Click here to register
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FeaturedEducation Event: Why Am I Always Tired?
VirtualUnrelenting fatigue for people living with Parkinson's zaps energy and concentration and impacts how you get through your day. Join local experts as they discuss fatigue and sleep disorders with Parkinson's and what you can do to combat this typical non-motor symptom of Parkinson's. Local experts Dr. Ian Walker and Julia Wood will also share how pain in Parkinson's can interrupt […]
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FeaturedCommunity Education hosted by DIVERSITY PD
VirtualDiVERSity PD (Delaware Valley Endeavor for Racial Solidarity in PD) is excited... to host our first educational event in collaboration with Salem Baptist Church in Abington and the Davis Phinney Foundation, September 29th at 12pm. The hour-long event will focus on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and will be live-streamed on Salem Baptist Church's YouTube Channel and […]
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FeaturedThank you for celebrating our 2021 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s!
Phildadelphia Zoo 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe are truly grateful... Our October 16th Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's at the Philadelphia Zoo exceeded our expectations and our goal. We are humbled and honored for the love and support shown and shared at the largest community event designed for families impacted by Parkinson's. Our fundraising goal for 2021 was $275,000 and, to […]
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FeaturedGadgets, Gizmos, and Garments: Everyday Tech and Tools
VirtualJoin us on November 17, 2021 at 4pm to learn how to use everyday technology and tools to help make life better for you and your loved one. Click here to register! Thank you to our partner
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FeaturedFinding Your Voice With Poetry
Lark 611 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesJoin us on April 20, 2022, to celebrate National Parkinson's disease Awareness Month AND National Poetry Month. What better way to celebrate both than with a night to highlight the creativity and remarkable resiliency of our regional Parkinson’s community through poetry? We will gather with nationally recognized poet Hal Sirowitz, his wife Minter Krotzer, and other […]
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FeaturedCreating Calm Community Connections
VirtualFeeling a little wary (or weary) about navigating a post-pandemic world? On Thursday, May 12, 2022, spend an hour with local and national experts in dance and wellness, where they share steps (literally!) that address those feelings to ensure you are part of a creative, caring, and connected community. Our experts Lauren Zelouf from the University […]
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FeaturedThe Avalon Flip Flop Walk is BACK!
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United StatesAfter a two-year hiatus, come join us "down the shore!" The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the Storbeck Family to celebrate the 13th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon (FFW2022)! Funds raised at this event help The Parkinson Council invest local dollars into our local community for research, comprehensive care, movement programs, and […]
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Acing Parkinson’s at Germantown Cricket Club
Germantown Cricket Club 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin fellow USTA-ranked tennis players at the historic Germantown Cricket Club for a day of play on grass to benefit The Parkinson Council, a regional organization that makes investments in programs and services for people living with Parkinson’s. Day of Details: Register as an individual (not a team) 10 am - Start play; drill with pros […]
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Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s 2022 is Open!
Phildadelphia Zoo 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States$45 -
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The More You Know: PD 101
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month, we are thrilled that Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church will host DIVERSITY PD's Dr. Allison Willis from Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, and Lance M. Wilson, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals on April 30th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm as they share what every family should […]
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Registration NOW OPEN for Flip Flop Walk 2023 in Avalon
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United StatesMeet us "Down the Shore!" Inspired by the Storbeck Family and their journey with Parkinson's disease, Flip Flop Walk 2023 (FFW 2023) is scheduled for Saturday, July 8th. The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the Storbeck Family to celebrate the 14th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon (FFW2022)! Funds raised at this event […]
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Registration NOW OPEN for Acing Parkinson’s 2023
Germantown Cricket Club 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for 2023 Acing Parkinson's on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Germantown Cricket Club, 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Funds raised at Acing Parkinson's benefit the mission of The Parkinson Council, the premier local organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, care partners, and families in the Philadelphia […]
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Share Our Knowledge with Dr. Andrew Siderowf
VirtualFree event hosted by The Parkinson Council via Zoom. Registration required! ____________________ About the Expert: Andrew Siderowf, MD MS is the Hurtig-Stern Professor of Neurology and the Chief of the Movement Disorders Division in the Penn Perelman School of Medicine Department of Neurology. Dr. Siderowf will discuss how the past 12 months have seen substantial developments […]
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FeaturedCES 2023 Golf Outing to Benefit The Parkinson Council
Spring Hollow Golf Club 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, United StatesCustomized Energy Solutions is hosting its 2023 Golf Outing with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Parkinson Council. This event is open to all members of the community who want to support the mission of The Parkinson Council. A heartfelt thank you to CES for spearheading and inspiring this effort. To sign up or donate, visit […]
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FeaturedRegistration Open for 2023 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s at the Philadelphia Navy Yard!
Philadelphia Navy Yard Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, November 4th, at the historic PhiladelphiaNavy Yard for our Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s, a cherished community-focused, family-friendly event for over two decades! A Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's is the largest event in the Philadelphia region dedicated to raising awareness and funds for our Parkinson’s community. Local dollars are invested […]
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Share our Knowledge with Virginia Man-Yee Lee, PhD
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Share our Knowledge with Jori Fleisher
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FeaturedArtists with Parkinson’s Reception and Exhibit
Gallery Saint Asaphs 27 Conshohocken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesAs a kick-off to National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, we are thrilled to announce that our local partners Music Matters and the ParkinSingers choir will host a reception and exhibit by #Artists living with Parkinson's Friday, April 5th. If you miss the reception, you can still check out the exhibit through May 5th.
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FeaturedMovement and Memory: Navigating Parkinson’s and Memory Disorders
One Bala Plaza 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesDIVERSITY PD, a collaborative effort with partners from Penn Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Jefferson Health, Cooper University Health Care, Temple University, the Dept. of Veteran Affairs’ PADRECC, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church Abington, and The Parkinson Council, is excited to announce that registration is open for our FREE community-focused, family-friendly, and hope-driven event designed for […]
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FeaturedShare our Knowledge with Chenyuan Wu, MD
VirtualDr. Chenyuan Wu is currently an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology within the Division of Epilepsy and Neuromodulation Neurosurgery at the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience at Thomas Jefferson University. He also serves as the Clinical Director of the Jefferson Integrated Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center (JIMRIC). He completed a combined degree program […]
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FeaturedRegister for the 15th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon!
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United StatesIt's back! The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the Storbeck Family, founders of the Annual Flip Flop Walk. This year, we celebrate the 15th year milestone of this family-friendly, community-focused annual event. Join us for cool treats and warm smiles as you raise awareness and funds that support research, programs, and services for […]
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Join us for Acing Parkinson’s 2024!
Germantown Cricket Club 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States$160 -
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FeaturedLet’s Talk About It…
Kanbar Campus Center 4201 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT! Join local Parkinson's providers and experts for an in-person educational gathering (with lunch) as they share tips, tools, resources, and best practices designed to answer the "What next?" questions about living with Parkinson's disease. Conversation topics include: Navigating intimacy and family roles, including changing parent/child/spouse relationship dynamics. How do you […]
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Free Educational Event for People with Parkinson’s and Carepartners
Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United StatesThe Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society to kick off their International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders® in Philadelphia (September 27th - October 1st) for a FREE community-focused event on September 26th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. While the Congress draws Movement Disorders specialists and […]
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Featured2024 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s – Registration Now Open!
Philadelphia Navy Yard Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwenty-three years... Since its start, A Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's has raised over $3.4 million for vital comprehensive care, education, outreach, social support, innovative research, and fun initiatives like art, music, dance, and singing. For over two decades, A Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's has been our region's “go-to” event to raise awareness and […]
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FeaturedShare our Knowledge with Dr. Daniel Kremens
VirtualDaniel Kremens, MD, JD, FAAN is a Professor of Neurology, Vice Chair for Education, the Co-Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University and the Director of the Optimal Brain Health Program at the Marcus Institute of […]
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Share Our Knowledge: Dr. Iahn Cajigas
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Acing Parkinson’s 2025
Germantown Cricket Club 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the 4th year of Acing Parkinson's On Monday, June 23, at the world-class tennis facilities at Germantown Cricket Club, dedicated community volunteers Erika Aaron, Beth Facht, Ellen Perlmutter, Carol Ginsberg, and Megan Reddish organized the 4th annual Acing Parkinson's to support the mission of The Parkinson Council. Take advantage of the opportunity […]
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Flip Flop Walk 2025! Registration Open!
Avalon Community Center 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, United States$35 -
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Mood, Memory and Movement
One Bala Plaza 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesThe Parkinson Council is excited to host a free event designed for families impacted by Parkinson's. Movement disorders specialists, experts in memory and cognition, social workers, rehab professionals, and faith-based and community advocates will facilitate community conversations, providing resources, education, and information.
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Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s 2025 Registration Open!
Philadelphia Navy Yard Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor over two decades, A Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's has become part-reunion and all heart. Our community understands that the care, programs, and services they depend upon start at our Annual Walk. We are thrilled to celebrate our 24th Annual Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's on Saturday, November 1st, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard! […]
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