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.
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Colorado Courage Run
Educational Events
E3 Conference
Active Involvement
Parkinson Association Updates
Parkinson's in the News
Community Events

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Classes 

Find a Support Group 

Find a Neurologist 

Upcoming Events

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$40 for one Yoga class  

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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
Save the Date!
E3 Conference - Educate * Empower * Energize
October 9 | 8:30am - 3:30pm 
Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is bringing the Parkinson's community together to Educate, Empower and Energize through a number of topics which will include  exercise, care partner collaboration, self-efficacy, fatigue and more. Plus, an inspiring and moving closing session with former NASA astronaut Richard "Rich" Clifford. 

Registration is FREE, but required. Lunch will be provided. 
For more information or to RSVP please contact (303) 830-1839 or email. .

Thanks to our E3 Conference Breakout Session Sponsor:


Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Madison Holland: (303) 830-1839 or email 

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. 

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. 

Estes Park to Loveland - Registration is full
Registration is closed however, there are no limits on how many people can come celebrate with us at the end of the ride, so please join us at 5:00pm at the Big Beaver Brewery. 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 donate.
Parkinson Association Updates
Rhythm & Grace Dance Class Cancelled 
The Parkinson Association is sad to announce that our beloved Rhythm and Grace class at the Dance Arts Studio in Broomfield has been cancelled. We can't thank Jennifer Johnson enough for the past 3 years that she has dedicated to engaging the Parkinson's community in the art and love of dancing. 

New! Support Group in Buena Vista & Salida
1st Saturday of the month | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odd numbered months | 127 Hill St., Buena Vista, CO
Even numbered months | 205 G St., Salida, CO 
For more information please call Patricia St. Germaine at (719) 395-3533


Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group 
The Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group in at Bethany Lutheran Church will not be meeting this Friday, August 14. Meetings will resume on Friday, September 11th. 
Parkinson's in the News
Upcoming Community Events

NEW! Parkinson's Yoga Class in Arvada 
Tuesday's & Thursday's | 1:30 - 2:30pm
Asana Studio, 5701 Yukon St., Arvada
Cost of the class is $5/class
For more information please call Lisa Bailey at (303) 431-6311

NEW! PWR! Moves Class in Englewood
Thursday's | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Foundation Physical Therapy, 499 E. Hampden, Suite 250, Englewood
$50 for all 4 classes, or $15 each. 4 week session starts August 13th, 2015
For more information or to RSVP please call (303) 816-8554

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

Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
September 11 | 11:30am
Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland
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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