Join us for Acing Parkinson's 2024!
2024-07-23 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Germantown Cricket Club, 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

Register for the 15th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon!
2024-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, 08202, United States
It’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 families living with Parkinson’s!
Grateful for the generous support from our corporate partners:

Share our Knowledge with Chenyuan Wu, MD
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Dr. 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 at Tufts University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, his Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, and his Medical Degree.
He completed his neurosurgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University before pursuing a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. During his fellowship, he trained under Dr. Ashwini Sharan at Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Kim Burchiel at Oregon Health and Science University, and Dr. Marwan Hariz at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, UK.

Movement and Memory: Navigating Parkinson's and Memory Disorders
2024-04-27 10:30 - 13:30 | One Bala Plaza, 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
DIVERSITY 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 families of color living in the Philadelphia region.

Movement disorders specialists, experts in memory and cognition, social workers, rehab professionals, and community advocates will facilitate community conversations and provide resources, education, and info. While it’s free, advanced registration is required. For info, call 610.668.4292.

The event is made possible through the generous support from

Artists with Parkinson's Reception and Exhibit
2024-04-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Gallery Saint Asaphs, 27 Conshohocken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
As 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.

Share our Knowledge with Jori Fleisher
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Share our Knowledge with Virginia Man-Yee Lee, PhD
2023-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Registration Open for 2023 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's at the Philadelphia Navy Yard!
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Philadelphia Navy Yard, League Island Blvd. and Kitty Hawk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19112, United States
Join 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 in local comprehensive care, education, research, outreach, and quality-of-life programs (art, music, and dance) and services that local families rely on.
This year’s theme is “Circles of Support” because it’s so vital to have a team to help navigate a family’s Parkinson’s journey.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Click here for info on the day and how to join us!
Click here to see where the funds are invested!

CES 2023 Golf Outing to Benefit The Parkinson Council
2023-10-05 08:30 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, 19475, United States
Customized 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 https://ces-ltd.com/golf.

Share Our Knowledge with Dr. Andrew Siderowf
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Free event hosted by The Parkinson Council via Zoom.
Registration required!
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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 in diagnostics tests for Parkinson’s disease, particularly synuclein seed amplification.
Consensus is still developing about how those developments fit into clinical care. The academic community and pharmaceutical companies are enthusiastic about their application in research and how they might speed up the development of better treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
The event will contain 15 minutes of Q&A from the audience.

Registration NOW OPEN for Acing Parkinson's 2023
2023-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Germantown Cricket Club, 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Join 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 region.
Giveaways are provided to all players. The dress code is tennis “whites.”
Sponsorships available!

Registration NOW OPEN for Flip Flop Walk 2023 in Avalon
2023-07-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, 08202, United States
Meet 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 help The Parkinson Council invest local dollars back into our local community for research, comprehensive care, movement programs, and quality-of-life initiatives.
For info and to register, scan the QR code for the registration site:

The More You Know: PD 101
2023-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19150, United States
In 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 know about Parkinson’s disease, and where to go and who can help when diagnosed.
DiVERSity PD (Delaware Valley Endeavor for Racial Solidarity in Parkinson’s Disease) is grateful for the support of

And, for newly diagnosed families of color, scan the QR code for PD Movers, an amazing resource designed to provide families with info, education, and inspiration in the battle against Parkinson’s.

Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's 2022 is Open!
2022-10-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Phildadelphia Zoo, 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States

Acing Parkinson's at Germantown Cricket Club
2022-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Germantown Cricket Club, 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Join 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 on grass prior to Round Robin
12 pm – Lunch provided (under the sycamore tree!)

Giveaways provided to all players
What to know:

The dress code is tennis “whites”

About Germantown Cricket:
The Germantown Cricket Club is a premier tennis facility in the Philadelphia area. Recognized by the USTA with the Outstanding Facility award, GCC is one of the World’s only clubs to offer tennis on all major surfaces. GCC has 24 Grass Courts.

The Avalon Flip Flop Walk is BACK!
2022-07-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Avalon Community Center, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ, 08202, United States
After 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 quality of life initiatives.
Inspired by the Storbeck Family and their journey with Parkinson’s disease, FFW2022 is scheduled for Saturday, July 9th. Registration and check-in start at 8:00 am. Register for $35 ($25 is tax-deductible), and you will receive an official FFW2022 t-shirt and a pair of decorative flip-flops! Our goal is to raise $25,000!
The 2-mile walk starts at the Avalon Community Hall and winds down the Avalon boardwalk looping to Avalon Drive to return to the community hall for cool sweet treats and beach-themed raffle items!

Click here for info and to register!

Thank you to our community partners

Creating Calm Community Connections
2022-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Feeling 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 of Pennsylvania, Dance for PD instructors Sharon Friedler and Jon Sherman, and Dance for PD co-founding dancer, David Leventhal, designed this workshop to share info and resources on managing anxiety, stress, mood, and social isolation with music, movement, and social engagement tools that create new bonds.
And, of course, there’s a Dance for PD demonstration and Q&A.
Please note that you will receive an email confirmation with a link to join the free Zoom webinar when you register – keep it handy for easy access.
Click here to register!
Thank you to our community partners

Finding Your Voice With Poetry
2022-04-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Lark, 611 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
Join 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 local poets impacted by Parkinson’s to hear their “voices” on Wednesday, April 20th in the “Library” at Lark, Top Chef winner and James Beard Award Finalist Chef Nicholas Elmi and Fia Berisha’s restaurant on April 20, 2022, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Click here to register!
Thank you to our community partner

Gadgets, Gizmos, and Garments: Everyday Tech and Tools
2021-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join 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

Thank you for celebrating our 2021 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's!
2021-10-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Phildadelphia Zoo, 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
We 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 date, the commUNITY rallied and donated close to $290,000 to help us increase our investments in research and quality of life programs and services which our community and region have come to depend.
To check out photos of the day, click here!

Community Education hosted by DIVERSITY PD
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
DiVERSity 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 feature speakers and resources from Jefferson, Penn and the VA (PADRECC). Audience members will have the opportunity to get their questions answered! We hope you can join us!
To join us, go to https://bit.ly/393RHwX

Education Event: Why Am I Always Tired?
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Unrelenting 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 and limit restful sleep. The engaging discussion includes 15 minutes of Q&A from the audience. Registration is free and required. A Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation.
Suzanne Reichwein, MSW (Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Penn) will facilitate.
Click here to register!
Thank you to our partners

Thank you to our experts

Find Your Balance: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
2021-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join 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

Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention Workshop with Theresa Conroy, C-IAYT
2021-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
During 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 register.
This workshop also will include deep relaxation and meditation. No Yoga experience is necessary. The workshop will be use chair and standing postures. Equipment we will be using: A tennis ball, a yoga block (or thick book, like a dictionary), a yoga mat if available.

Making the most of the Holiday Season
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Suzanne Reichwein, MSW (Penn) and Lance M. Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC (Jefferson) team up to offer advice and tools to keep your spirits up during the 2020 holiday season.
Click here to register!
Discussion will focus on expectations for virtual gatherings, easing anxiety of in person or virtual gatherings, and managing expectations to traditional celebrations.Registration is free and required.
The event will contain 15 minutes of Q&A from the audience.
Thank you to our partners

The Parkinson Council's 2nd Annual Trivia Night is POSTPONED!
2020-10-23 21:19 | Virtual
In our efforts to keep you safe and promote a high-quality virtual event, we are postponing our 2nd Annual Trivia Night.
We are looking for options to allow us to gather safely (in-person) in 2021 or virtually. Please stay tuned for updates on one of our favorite community-gathering events.
Thanks for your patience and your support. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 610.668.4292.

2020 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's Registration NOW OPEN!
2020-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | PA
Together, we can do virtually anything…

Community is important now more than ever. To keep you, your family and friends safe, our 19th annual Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s will be celebrated a little differently.
Even though we are gathering virtually, it’s still a fantastic opportunity to support families living and thriving with Parkinson’s. The best thing about our virtual walk is that you can do it anywhere, everywhere, wherever you are…the possibilities are endless! Sign up, create a team, or donate.
You can also dedicate your walk efforts to a loved one or friend. And join us on the morning of October 17th for inspiration, education, and action!
FOR INFO & TO REGISTER: https://events.theparkinsoncouncil.org/walk2020
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FOUNDATION PARTNER

Creating a Mental Health Team for People with Parkinson's
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join The Parkinson Council, Dr. Amy Colcher, MD, Director of Movement Disorders Center, Cooper Neurological and Corlynn Hullfish, LCSW, Cooper Neurological Institute to provide info/tips/tools on how to prepare, what to expect, and what to do to manage aspects of non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Ms. Hullfish will share available resources to help participants when they decide to seek professional help outside Movement Disorders Specialists and neurologists, including resources to keep care-partners engaged and feeling less isolated.
The free event will contain 15 minutes of Q&A from the audience. Registration is required.
Click here to register
Thank you to our partners

Taking Responsibility: A dialogue with adult children of people with Parkinson's
2020-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
What are the challenges of being an adult child of a person with Parkinson’s (PwP)? How do you manage and balance expectations as a child of a PwP? And, what are the elements of good self-care?
Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11 am to 12 pm for a free event hosted by The Parkinson Council via Zoom (click here to register).

Facilitated by Patty Davis, MSW, LCS,W and Senior Social Worker at SOWN with Suzanne Reichwein, MSW, Manager of Research and Clinical Programs at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Penn Medicine.
Patty, Suzanne, and two adult children of PwP will share their experiences and tools for coping and creating space for self-care.

Accessible Programs: Workshops for People with Parkinson's and their Care-Partners
2020-03-31 10:30 - 14:00 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Masters in Disguise
Participants will start off the painting workshop in the studio and will choose a small section of a mystery museum masterpiece to use as a basis for creating their own work of art.
Participants will examine color, technique and composition of the master work. After learning how to mix paint to achieve a desired color match, you will use what you learn to seamlessly blend and disguise the master work with your own creation.
Tour
After you create your work of art, a Museum guide will lead you on a search for your mystery masterpieces in our European Art: 1850-1900 galleries. As you find your masterpieces, you will learn about the artists and artwork you have been examining and will compare all the different approaches to disguising the pieces.
Information
These workshops for people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners include a one-hour private guided tour and a two-hour studio experience. The fee for Workshops is $10.00 per person, Care Partners are admitted free of charge, parking is included.
Click here for a brochure with info on how to register.
These workshops are made possible by a grant from The Parkinson Council and The Susan O. Jaffe Quality of life Initiative.
