The Parkinson Council

Share Our Knowledge: Dr. Daniel Weintraub
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
About the Expert:
Dr. Daniel Weintraub is an attending physician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and a consultant psychiatrist at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PDMDC) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed medical, psychiatry residency, and geriatric psychiatry fellowship training at the University of Maryland.
His areas of research interest include the psychiatric and cognitive complications of Parkinson’s disease. He is the current recipient of a 5-year Career Development Award (K23) from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) titled “Depression Diagnosis and Treatment in Parkinson’s Disease.”
Click here to register for the Wednesday, March 11th, 12 pm free event!

Brad Fisher 2nd Annual Memorial Basketball Tournament
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13 | Devon Preparatory School, 363 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, 19333, United States
A dedicated family member, friend, and passionate basketball lover who spent countless hours on the court, Bradley Fisher inspired those around him with his enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
On December 12th and 13th, the Brad Fisher Memorial tournament, hosted by Devon Prep, will bring together ten teams of players, their families, and friends to celebrate Brad’s love for basketball while raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease and honoring the life and legacy of a remarkable individual who has touched the hearts of many.
Proceeds benefit The Parkinson Council. Click here for more info!

Share Our Knowledge: Dr. Ray Dorsey
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Dr. Ray Dorsey is a neurologist, researcher, and public health advocate working to end Parkinson’s disease by addressing its root causes: toxic environmental exposures. He is the co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan (2025) and Ending Parkinson’s Disease (2020).

ParkinSingers 2025 Winter Concert
2025-12-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
ParkinSingers Choir is celebrating winter with their free annual Winter Concert and Sing-along on Monday, December 10th at 4:30 pm.

Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's 2025 Registration Open!
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Philadelphia Navy Yard, Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19112, United States
For 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! Join us by creating a team, registering, or donating! Go to:
All the funds raised stay local because we know how vital it is for local families to have the resources, education, and tools they need to navigate Parkinson’s.

Mood, Memory and Movement
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:30 | One Bala Plaza, 231 Saint Asaphs Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
The 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.

Acing Parkinson's 2025
2025-06-23 09:30 - 14:00 | Germantown Cricket Club, 411 Manheim Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Join 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 to play (on grass!) with others passionate about tennis and local families impacted by Parkinson’s in our region.

For information and to register, go to: https://events.theparkinsoncouncil.org/acingparkinsons2025

Share Our Knowledge: Dr. Iahn Cajigas
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Share Our Knowledge: Dr. Joaquin Vizcarra
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Share our Knowledge with Dr. Daniel Kremens
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Daniel 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 Integrative Health in Philadelphia.
Dr. Kremens graduated from Columbia College summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He later graduated from Columbia Law School and practiced complex corporate litigation law at major law firms in New York City for seven years.
Dr. Kremens then returned to medical school and graduated from Jefferson Medical College, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his Neurology residency followed by a Movement Disorders fellowship at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kremens is a Fellow of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, a member of the Movement Disorder Society, and a full member of the International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. He has been the principal investigator on numerous studies and is a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals. His academic interests include brain health, preventive neurology, neuroprotection, non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, and integrative therapies.
He is actively involved in medical education and serves as the Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Neurology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He has received the Dean’s Citation for Teaching from Sidney Kimmel Medical College multiple times. He has received the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Kremens is also a recipient of the Outstanding Clinician Award from Jefferson University.

2024 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's - Registration Now Open!
2024-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Philadelphia Navy Yard, Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19112, United States
Twenty-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 funds to support local families impacted by Parkinson’s disease.

From managing a new diagnosis to navigating new roles, having a team of loved ones, confidants, energizing friends, empathic providers, and curious researchers makes Parkinson’s journey well-rounded to live a high-quality life. We hope you join us to celebrate the resiliency, grit and grace of our local community!
Click here to check out the brochure outlining the day’s activities and how you can make an impact, or scan the QR for easy access!

Free Educational Event for People with Parkinson's and Carepartners
2024-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19107, United States
The 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 experts from around the world, this special event is designed specifically with people with Parkinson’s and their families in mind.
Here’s your chance to ask individuals from around the world and our region about the latest innovative practices and treatments for Parkinson’s. Register using the QR code or go to https://www.mdscongress.org/Patient-Pre-Event.
We hope to see you there! #philly#community #educate #engage #empower

Let's Talk About It...
2024-09-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Kanbar Campus Center, 4201 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144, United States
This 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 communicate with your employer and benefit options?
Dispelling Myths on integrative treatment approaches to managing Parkinson’s.
Traveling with Parkinson’s and accessibility – local and long distance.

If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please email info@theparkinsoncouncil.org.

Join us for Acing Parkinson's 2024!
2024-07-23 09:30 - 13:00 | 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, Central Green, Rouse Blvd, 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

Community Education: Research to Empower
2022-09-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join The Parkinson Council on Wednesday, September 28th via Zoom as we host Alice Chen-Plotkin, Parker Family Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and Maggie Kuhl, Vice President, Research Engagement of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research as they explore current research and new findings from the Parkinson’s Progressive Markers Initiative launched in 2010.
Find out more about PPMI’s comprehensive approach and mechanisms for giving information back to the participants to help guide decision-making in the care and treatment of Parkinson’s.
Registration is free and required. Upon completion of registration, a Zoom link to join the event will be sent to the registrant’s email address.

We are grateful to our partners:

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
