Parkinson Association of the Rockies

 

Betty

Colorado Courage 5k Run
Saturday, August 29 | Cheesman Park
 
Race, jog or walk with the Parkinson Association in the 3rd Annual Colorado Courage 5k Run. This event is Denver's only run to show support of those living courageously with Parkinson's disease. The event is family-friendly; bring your kids, strollers, leashed dogs and friends to the race!
 
Register today and help us reach our goals of 500 participants and over $25,000 raised to support those living with Parkinson's in our community.
 
Pre-Event Registration: $30.00/Participant
For more information & to register or donate click here.
A Great Day of Golf for a Great Cause
The 3rd Annual Gary Bass Memorial Golf Tournament was quite the success! 52 foursomes took the greens on 
a beautiful morning this past Saturday at the Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor.  

The event raised over $6,750. These funds directly support the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association in memory of Gary Bass. 

Click here to view a few event photos... more to come soon!
In This Issue
Colorado Courage Run
Gary Bass Golf Tournament
Educational Events
Active Involvement
Parkinson Association Updates
Parkinson's in the News
Community Events

  

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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
(Click on date for more information) 


August 13: Ahead of the Curve - Driving & Parkinson's Disease
Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield

August 21: Ahead of the Curve - Palliative Care & the Conversation Project
Life Care Center of Aurora, 14101 E. Evans Ave., Aurora

August 28: Chat with the (Parkinson's) Pros - Grand Junction
Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., Grand Junction

August 29: Chat with the (Parkinson's) Pros - Roaring Fork Valley
El Jebel Community Center, 0020 Eagle Country Dr., El Jebel
Get 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. 

 

Shark Diving for Parkinson's

Show your support and offer words of encouragement to Katie Strittmatter, our Young Onset Support Group Co-lead, in her quest to go to the islands of Guadalupe in Mexico to cage dive among Great White Sharks. All donations collected will be donated to the Parkinson Association. 

Click here for more information about Katie's dive. 

 

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.

Parkinson Association Updates
NEW CLASS! Loud for Life
Monday's | Afternoons
Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly Street, RM 300 - 301, Centennial 
A community based voice/speech exercise program for people who have previously received LSVT LOUD. 
For more information, meeting times or to register call (303) 534-0324
Parkinson's in the News
Upcoming Community Events

NEW! Parkinson's Exercise Class

Tuesday's and Thursday's | 1:00-2:15pm 

Dancing the Soul, 950-C Jersey St., Denver
Cost is $5/class. 
For more information contact Chris Jezzini at (303) 717-1013

NEW! PWR! Exercise Class
Tuesday's and Thursday's | 10:00am
Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster
Cost is Free. 
For more information contact Nicole Barabas at (303) 515-6357 
 

Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

August 7 | 11:30am
Little America, 2800 Lincoldnway, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Free educational event with Dr. Monique Giroux, Movement & Neuroperformance Ctr. 

For more information or to RSVP call (303) 830-1839

 

Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

August 14 | 11:30am

Hilton, 425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins

Free educational event with Dr. Timothy J. Allen, Fort Collins Neurology

For more information or to RSVP call (303) 830-1839

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