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Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
On Sunday, June 7th join the Parkinson Association for the 13th Annual Vitality Walk in Wash Park in Denver or Sandstone Ranch in Longmont - or Choose to Snooze!
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Our goal is to have more than 1,500 walkers promoting community awareness about Parkinson's disease and to raise over $200,000 to support the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association.
Registration: $30/Adult | $10/Kids (5-14) | FREE/Kids (0-4)
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
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April 27: Ahead of the Curve - NonMotor Symptoms
Covenant Village Retirement Community | 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster
May 12: Ahead of the Curve - Speech & Swallowing
Broomfield Community Center | 280 Spader Way, Broomfield
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Need Help Paying for Parkinson's Medications?
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation was founded in May 2004 as a solution to help the under-insured access the health care they so desperately need to continue living a relatively normal and productive lifestyle.
The PAN Foundation is an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing under-insured patients with co-payment assistance through nearly 60 disease-specific programs that give them access to the treatments they need. Parkinson's disease is now one of the diseases covered by this assistance program. For more information click here.
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Actively Involved to Create Awareness
Support the following events to generate awareness of Parkinson's disease and raise funds for the Parkinson Association of the Rockies.
Cycle Sea to Sea for PD | May 18th - June 28th
Support Henry Prescott as he rides cross country by bike to support people living with Parkinson's. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the GZ Sobol's Parkinson's Network, the Davis Phinney Foundation, the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, and the YMCA of Boulder Valley to be used to help improve the quality of life in people with Parkinson's Disease.
Click here for more information and to support Henry's cause
Gary Bass Memorial Golf Tournament | July 25th
The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor | 10555 Westmoor Dr., Westminster
Join us for the 3rd Annual Gary Bass Memorial Golf Tournament and golf for a great cause. This 18-hole tournament in 4-man scramble format also includes cart, unlimited range, multiple challenges, raffle, door prizes and awards luncheon. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies' programs and services in memory of Gary Bass.
(Misprint in the Spring ParkinsonVoice Newsletter - the date for this event was incorrectly printed - please note event date is Saturday, July 25th)
Click here for more information and to register.
Redneck Ride for Parkinson's | August 23rd
Estes Park to Loveland
Join us for the 3rd Annual 27-mile bike ride for Parkinson's. There is no entry fee to participate. All contributions made to this event are designated to provide low-cost/scholarships for exercise and activity programs provided through the Parkinson Association for Coloradoan's with Parkinson's.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Building on Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
Thank you to the following city and state officials for signing a proclamation declaring April as Parkinson's disease awareness month: Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy, Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan. A special thanks goes out to Longmont Mayor Dennis Coombs. At the urging of Tom Hubner, leader of the Longmont support group, Mayor Coombs presented the proclamation at the City Council meeting on Tuesday April 14th.
The signing of proclamations by government officials throughout the nation is an important part of increasing Parkinson's disease awareness: one person, one group, one city, one state, one nation at a time. Let's not stop with government officials. Write a short letter to the editor of your local newspaper to share a part of your story and how Parkinson's disease affects you, your family and your community. Building awareness is critical to finding the ultimate cure for Parkinson's disease.
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Colorado Runs for Parkinson's
Colfax Marathon
May 16th- 17th
Throughout Denver
The Colfax Marathon is more than just a Marathon and offers race types for every level of runner. Start training now for the 26.2 mile Colfax Marathon, 13.1 mile Half Marathon, the fast and fun 10 mile race, Urban 10 Miler or kick-off the weekend by running or walking the 5K. Get your team together for the biggest Relay in the Rockies: the 5-person Marathon Relay, Corporate Cup Relay or Government Cup Relay. The Association is a proud Annual DaVita Charity Partner of the all the Colfax events. When registering, select the Parkinson Association as your Charity Partner!
Click here for more information and to register.
Colorado Courage Run
Saturday, August 29th
Cheesman Park | Denver
Join the 3rd Annual Colorado Courage 5K Run to show your support for the nearly one million Americans who are living courageously with Parkinson's. The race is a family event; bring your kids, strollers, dogs and friends to race, jog, or walk the course! Then join us after the race to celebrate.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Upcoming Community Events
Refuse to Surrender
April 23 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Boulder Community Hospital, Gene Wilson Room - Ground level, 1155 Alpine Ave.
Co-sponsored by Dr. H. Rai Kakkar, Boulder Medical; Dr. Kara Beasley, Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates and Michelle Winston, PsyD
To RSVP call Frances Carr (303) 938-5720
Living Well with Parkinson's | Louisville
Balfour Retirement Community, 1855 Plaza Dr., Louisville
Presented by: Dr. William Wagner, MD, Northwest Neurology
To RSVP call (303) 830-1839
Living Well with Parkinson's | Pueblo
Pueblo Convention Center (Bernstein Brothers Room), 320 Main St., Pueblo
Presented by: Elizabeth Harmon, MPAS, PA-C
To RSVP call (303) 830-1839
Parkinson's Warrior
May 8 | 8:00am - 3:30pm
Ed and Ruth Lehman YMCA, 950 Lashley St., Longmont
Enjoy a day of high-intensity exercise and education for individuals with Parkinson's. The cost is $50 per participant and pre-registration is required.
For more information or to RSVP call (303) 684-5755
Pedaling 4 Parkinson's
June 13 | 7:00am - 5:00pm
Sweetwater Park, Lonetree
Fight the Parkinson's fight in the 6th annual Pedaling 4 Parkinson's bike ride.
Click here for more information and to register
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