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There is Still Time to Register!
THIS Saturday, August 29 | Cheesman Park
Race, jog or walk to show support of those living courageously with Parkinson's. Proceeds from this event support the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association.
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
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Welcome Erica Wright
The Association would like to welcome Erica Wright, the newest member of our small, but mighty team. Erica, our Community Outreach Coordinator, graduated with a BA in Public Relations and Communications from Georgia Regents University; and joined us following her work with AmeriCorps. Erica has a keen understanding of community relations and technology and is eager to start serving the Parkinson's community. Please join us in welcoming Erica to our team!
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
(Click on date for more information)
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 |
This past Sunday, August 23rd, event participants pedaled from Estes Park to Loveland to raise awareness of Parkinson's in John Jacquinot's 3rd Annual Redneck Ride for Parkinson's. Even more event supporters showed up for the celebration concluding the Ride at Big Beaver Brewery. At the end of the day close to 100 people came out to show their support and helped raise $3,557.00! The funds raised from this Ride are dedicated to providing scholarships for the Parkinson Association's exercise & activity classes. This event, could not have happened without the support of 5 Star Hauling, Standout Imagery, Rocky Mountain Recumbent Bikes and a slew of volunteers, as well as many local establishments who hosted the event riders for refreshments along the route and provided a ton of fantastic door prizes! 
Did you miss the Ride, but want to support it?
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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 and fatigue.
Plus, an inspiring and moving closing session with former NASA astronaut Richard "Rich" Clifford, followed by a viewing of the documentary, The Astronaut's Secret.
The third annual E3 Conference brings together individuals with Parkinson's, their care partners and family members, as well as professionals who work with the Parkinson's community to educate them about tips and tricks for living vibrant and healthy lives.
Registration is FREE, but required. Lunch will be provided.
Click here for more information or to RSVP. .
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 event, or create your own, to generate awareness of Parkinson's disease and raise funds for the programs and services of the Parkinson Association.
Time is running out to 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 on September 1st. All donations collected will be donated to the Parkinson Association.
Click here for more information about Katie's dive.
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Thursday, October 15 | 6:00pm
Artwork Network, 878 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 2, Denver
Join us for an evening of festive drinks and delicious food. This party also includes entertainment, games, an auction and is a celebration of accomplishments and recognition to all those who have supported the Parkinson Association.
6:00pm Social Hour | 7:00pm Dinner & Live Auction
General Admission $150/person | Young Professional $75/person (under 40 years old)
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Special Thanks to Those Supporting the Party
Celebration Sponsors:
For a complete list of Party in the Gallery Sponsors, click here
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Kari Buchanan: (303) 830-1839 or email
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Parkinson Association Updates
Pueblo Support Group Time Change
2nd Tuesday of the month | 11:15am
YMCA, 3200 E. Spaulding Ave., Community Room B, Pueblo, CO
For more information contact Marilyn Amos at (719) 671-5565
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
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Upcoming Community Events
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
September 15 |1:00pm ET
What should people with Parkinson's disease know about nutrition and Parkinson's disease? Find tips by joining a one�-hour online seminar led by Parkinson's Disease Foundation and Heather Zwickey, Ph.D., Dean of Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Immunology, National College of Natural Medicine.
We Need To Talk
September 22 | 6:00pm
September 24 | 9:00am
Seniors' Resource Center, 3227 Chase St., Denver, CO
Join AARP for their newly developed interactive seminar that promotes conversations between families and older adults about older driver safety.
For more information or to RSVP contact Sylvia Cordy at (303) 807-1763
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