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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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