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THAT'S A WRAP!
 Sunday, June 5th, was a gorgeous day for the 14th Annual Vitality Walk. Thank you to the 1,419 registered walkers who participated on 106 teams in support of the Walk benefitting the Parkinson Association.
Team Power Punch Parkinson's had the largest team with 116 members (some walking in Wash Park in Denver, some walking in Sandstone Ranch in Longmont and others walking in a Choose to Snooze location at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs)! They were closely followed by Team Longmont Locomotion, which had 99 registered team members.
Team Jackson was the top fundraising team, bringing in $48,000. Team CAMP YOUNG was voted by KOOL 105 as 2016's Most Spirited Team due to the tenacity one of their team members showed when crossing the finish line once, twice and even three times was just not enough!
We are deeply grateful for all your support! As of this moment the Vitality Walk has raised over $183,000 to benefit the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. We know there are still some matching gifts to be accounted for and hope you'll continue to ask for contributions in support of you Walking the Walk!
While we're still a ways off from our stretch goal of $325,000 raised; we remain on the path of expanding our programs and services by 20% in 2016. With your continued help and generosity we can meet our service and financial goals. Click here to make a contribution!
Special Thanks to our Vitality Walk Sponsors
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Upcoming Parkinson Association Events
(Click on date for more information)
Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
Medical Center of the Rockies, Longs Peak Room, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland
Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Dr., Cheyenne
Wednesday, July 13 | The Science and Practice of LSVT LOUD�: Speech Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Webinar
Quebec Place at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver
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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.
Wednesday, June 15 | 1:30pm & 5:30pm
ActiveRX, 300 E. Hampden Ave., Ste 100, Englewood
Registration is not required, but preferred.
FREE! Walking Group
Mondays | 8:00am
Quebec Place at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver
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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Get Outside to Support Parkinson's
Don't forget to register for the following events to have fun while raising funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
Saturday, July 23 | 8:00am Shotgun Start
The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor | 10555 Westmoor Dr., WestminsterJoin 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 27 | 9:00am Cheesman Park | Denver J oin 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.
Sunday, August 28 | 9:30am
Join John Jacquinot for his 4th Annual Redneck Ride for Parkinson's. This 24-mile bike ride through the foothills of Larimer County will raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and critical funds for Coloradans. All funds raised from this campaign will be designated to provide low-cost and/or scholarships for exercise and activity programs provided through the Parkinson Association. For more information or to register click here.
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The 15 Best Parkinson's Disease Blogs of 2016
Congratulations to local bloggers Teri Reinhart, Kirk Hall and Kate Kelsall, who were picked by HealthLine as 3 of the top 15 best Parkinson's disease blogs of 2016. Healthline's editors selected each winner based on their reach to educate, inspire and empower their readers with frequent updates and high quality information. The Parkinson Association is proud to work alongside wonderful members of the community that give their time to create remarkable blogs that share their experiences, triumphs, struggles and inspirations.
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Advocate for Transparency in Health Insurance
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is a part of the Chronic Care Collaborative, which is committed to advocating for the 1 in 4 Coloradans living with a chronic disease. For people living with a chronic condition, choosing the right health insurance plan is essential for staying healthy. They need to know what their health insurance plan covers - before making a purchase - so they can successfully treat and manage their condition without surprise costs to them.
You can help by signing the petition. Click here for more information.
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Upcoming Community Events
Parkinson Association is committed to connecting communities. The following programs and events are hosted by community partners.
Michael J. Fox Foundation Webinar: Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's
Thursday, June 16 | 12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time
Join the Michael J. Fox Foundation as they discuss the Parkinson's symptoms of depression and anxiety, and how to treat and manage this aspect of life with the disease. Click here for more information or the register.
When We Were Kings Documentary Viewing
Tuesday, June 28 | 7:30pm
Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Join the Parkinson Association and the Denver Film Society for a showing of the 1996 documentary on Muhammad Ali during his 1974 heavyweight championship bout in Zaire. Tickets are $11 for non-members, $7 for members of the Denver Film Society.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Parkinson's Advocate in Research (PAIR) Learning Institute
Thursday, July 14 - Saturday, July 16
Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center, Florham Park, NJ
Join the National Parkinson Disease Foundation (PDF) to become a Research Advocates and pair up with more than 500 research professionals and support groups to help bring about better treatments at a faster pace. To join this network, individuals must first attend an intensive three-day PAIR Learning Institute to learn about the science of Parkinson's and the process that brings new treatments to market; and to gain leadership and advocacy skills to confidently interact with the scientific community. Click here for more information or to apply.
Pass to Pass
Saturday, August 20 - Saturday, August 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. Click here for more information and/or to make a contribution to support and encourage hikers!
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