Parkinson Association of the Rockies

 

Saturday, May 7 | 8:30am-2:00pm 
The Westin | 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies' Colorado Community Conference is Colorado's premier conference focused on Parkinson's research and treatments. 

Join the Parkinson Association to hear from top Parkinson's disease researchers on recent developments in research as well as updates on medical treatments. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research will be leading a roundtable with updates on the pursuit of medical breakthroughs. The conference also includes a Clinical Research Resource Fair for conference participants to speak directly with clinicians and physicians who currently have open research trials.

Click below to see the full program schedule. 
The conference is FREE, but registration is required. 
Click here or call (303) 830-1839 
for more information or to RSVP. 

Presenting Sponsor: 
  
 
Interested in Sponsoring? 
Contact Kari Buchanan by email or call (303) 830-1839. 
In This Issue
Colorado Community Conference
Educational Events
Association Updates
14th Annual Vitality Walk
Community Wide Thanks
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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 An $800 donation covers the cost of a laser-equipped U-step walker. Providing the gift of improved mobility for a person with Parkinson's.

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

Saturday, April 30 | Chat with the Pros 
Lamb Library, 2525 S. Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo
Parkinson Association Updates 

NEW! Power Punch for Parkinson's Boxing Class in Vail Valley
Saturdays | 9:00am
Trinity Church, 90 Lariat Loop, Edwards
Non-contact boxing class for people with Parkinson's disease. Recent physical therapy research has shown boxing to be effective in improving balance, mobility and quality of life. Hand wraps and boxing gloves provided. Wear comfortable work-out clothes and sturdy footwear. 

NEW! Chair Yoga for Parkinson's
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Life Care Center of Stonegate, 15720 Garden Plaza Dr., Parker
Yoga has been proven as an effective therapy for Parkinson's patients and helps patients regain motor coordination, control, flexibility, strength and balance. This adaptive yoga class will take place in a chair to ease the worry of falling or injury. 

Please show up a little before the start time of the class to get prepared for the class. A doctor waiver is required for all participants to have signed and returned to the Parkinson Association. Click here for waiver. 
Wash Park Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze

Vitality Walk
On Sunday, June 5th, join the Parkinson Association for the 14th Annual Vitality Walk at Wash Park in Denver or 
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont - or Choose to Snooze!
  
 
We plan on having 1,500 walkers join the Vitality Walk to promote community awareness about Parkinson's disease and raise $325,000 to support the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association.

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies goal for 2016 is to expand our programs and services by 20%. By increasing your contribution to the Vitality Walk by 20%, you will ensure we reach these goals of providing more innovative programs and services to new communities. 

Fees: $30/Adult | $10/Kids (5-14) | 
FREE/Kids (0-4) 
  
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
Click here to view all sponsors. Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at (303) 830-1839 or email for more information.
Community-Wide Thanks
Jay's Valet Creative Community Support
For the past three years, Jay's Valet has hosted a March Madness Kindness Competition where they pair local charities to each team in the March Madness Bracket. This year, the Parkinson Association of the Rockies was selected to be paired with top seed pick, Kansas Jayhawks and we're excited to announce that we've made it to the Sweet 16! So join us in thanking Jay's Valet and help root for the Jayhawks as we continue in the competitionClick here to check out Valet it Forward: Kindness Competition.  

All-Out MultiSports Spring Fever Run
For the fourth year we have been honored to be the charity partner of the Spring Fever Run. We want to give a huge shout-out to the hundreds of individuals who braved the chill - to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease; as well as give thanks to D and her amazing race coordination team and all the volunteers who's hard work made for a very successful event. 

Parkinson's in the News
Upcoming Community Events
Parkinson Association is committed to connecting communities. The following programs and events are hosted by community partners. 

Deep Brain Stimulation Seminar
Thursday, March 24 | 6:00pm
Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Denver 
Daniel Kitei, DO, MA, Neurologist, and Mariel Szapiel, MD, Neurosurgeon, will
lead an interactive discussion on signs, symptoms and surgical advances to
bring you the latest on treatment options. For more information call (720) 225-4327.

Refuse to Surrender
Friday, April 8 | 12:00pm
Memorial Administrative Center, 2420 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Cucharra, Colorado Springs
A seminar with Dr. McVicker and Dr. Grabert focusing on treatments for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. To RSVP call (303) 830-1839. 

Refuse to Surrender
Monday, April 25 | 6:00pm
Dahlia Campus for Health and Well Being, 3401 Eudora St., Denver
A seminar with Dr. VanSickle and Dr. Wolff focusing on treatments for Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor. To RSVP call (303) 830-1839. 
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