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Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
Whether you walk the Vitality Walk or Choose to Snooze, join the more than 1,500 individuals who are making a difference by increasing awareness of Parkinson's disease and raising critical funds to support the programs and services of the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. Engage your time, energy and support to help connect our communities and enhance the lives of those living with Parkinson's. Click for more info.
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
Fees: $30/Adult | $10/Kids (5-14) | FREE/Kids (0-4)
Volunteers Needed for Denver Site... click here to register as a volunteer. Some positions allow you to still Walk in the event.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Contact Kari Buchanan at
(303) 830-1839 or email for more information.
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
(Click on date for more information)
Life Care Center of Littleton, 1500 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton
Rawlings Library, Ryals Event Room, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo
Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
Medical Center of the Rockies, Longs Peak Room, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland
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On May 7th, at the Westin Westminster Conference Center, over 300 individuals braved the cold and rain to come together for the Colorado Community Conference on Parkinson's disease. The conference focused on research, medications and provided practical information for improving life with Parkinson's through seminars and panel discussions.
Participants walked away with a deeper understanding of breakthroughs in research. They also left feeling inspired to participate in clinical trials to help further the development of finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. Adding to the inspiration was Rick Schwartz' uplifting acceptance speech for the first ever Peaks of Leadership Award.
We are deeply grateful to our presenters, who donated their time and knowledge to provide our community with research updates and insight into clinical trials; and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research for leading a roundtable with updates on the pursuit of medical breakthroughs.
We also want to give special thanks to our day-of volunteers who ensured the conference ran smoothly. The Association could not have done it without you!
Thanks to our conference sponsors for making this educational opportunity available to our community.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
We can't get enough of our exercise classes and we know the community can't either! That's why we're adding even more classes. Keep your eyes peeled for additional classes in the works.
Power Punch Parkinson's Non-Contact Boxing
Tuesdays | 3:00 - 4:00pm (Starting May 31st)
TITLE Boxing Club, 9650 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village
Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:30am (Starting June 2nd)
Street Fitness, 12520 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
Walking Group
Mondays | 8:00am (Starting June 6th)
Fairmount Cemetery Grounds, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver
A PWR! Class Demo
Wednesday, June 15th | 1:30pm & 5:30pm
300 E. Hampden Ave., Ste 100, Englewood
NEW TIME! Power Punch for Parkinson's Saturdays | 9:00 - 10:00am & 10:15 - 11:15am Denver Red Shield, 2915 High St., Denver
NEW TIME! Yampa Valley Aquatic Aerobics Saturdays | 8:00 - 8:45am Old Town Hot Springs, 136 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
Circuit Training for Parkinson's
Tuesdays | 11:00 - 12:00pm
Kelly Performance and Wellness, 10835 Dover St., Ste. 1300, Westminster
Space is limited to 6 participants.
For all Exercise and Activity Classes: Registration is required for all classes and space is limited! 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. For more information or to register for a class call (303) 830-1839 or email.
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
NEW! Loveland Support Group
3rd Thursdays | 10:15am
Good Samaritan Society, Loveland Village, 2101 S. Garfield St., Loveland
NEW TIME & PLACE! Boulder Support Group 4th Tuesdays | 10:00am Frasier Meadows Retirement Community, 350 Ponca Pl., Boulder
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Deepest Sympathies
It is with great sadness and our deepest sympathy that we must share with you the passing of Jan Humphreys on April 20th.
Jan was dedicated to learning all she could about Parkinson's disease and passing her knowledge on to others. Jan helped countless individuals in our Parkinson's community through her former position as the Education Director for the Parkinson Association. We remain forever grateful for her services; and our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. She will be missed by so many, but we know her passion for creating awareness and educating others will live on in those she touched.
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Get Outside to Support Parkinson's
Don't forget to register for the following events to help raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
Saturday, July 23rd | 8:00am Shotgun Start
The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor | 10555 Westmoor Dr., Westminster Join us for the 4th Annual Gary Bass Memorial Golf Tournament and golf for a great cause. This 18-hole tournament in 4-man scramble format also includes cart, unlimited range, multiple challenges, raffle, door prizes and awards luncheon. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies' programs and services in memory of Gary Bass. For more information or to register click here.
Saturday, August 27th | 9:00am
Cheesman Park | Denver Join the 4th Annual Colorado Courage 5K Run to show your support for the nearly one million Americans who are living courageously with Parkinson's. The race is a family event; bring your kids, strollers, dogs and friends to race, jog, or walk the course! For more information or to register click here.
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Upcoming Community Events
Parkinson Association is committed to connecting communities. The following programs and events are hosted by community partners.
Recent Advances in Parkinson's & Essential Tremor Treatments
Saturday, June 4th | 9:30am - 2:30pm
Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main St., Pueblo
Come listen to a team of experts from the University of Colorado and the largest movement disorders clinic in the Rocky Mountain Region as they present new
treatment options available to patients in the fields of Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor. Registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Pedaling 4 Parkinson's Saturday, June 11
Sweetwater Park, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree
Pedaling 4 Parkinson's draws hundreds each year to join the fight against Parkinson's disease. Riders can choose to do a 37-Mile or 10-Mile routes. All money raised from riders will be donated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Click here for more information or to register.
Pass to Pass
August 20 - 28
A team of people with Parkinson's and support hikers will be setting foot on the Pacific Crest Trail, southbound from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state, to raise awareness of Parkinson's and critical funds for programs and services which help those with Parkinson's live healthy and vibrant lives. Pass to Pass is currently recruiting experienced hikers with Parkinson's disease, as well as support hikers. Click here for more information.
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