The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is offering a free, three-part educational module for the recently diagnosed Parkinson’s community. This curriculum will help newly-diagnosed people with Parkinson’s and their care partners navigate their journey with Parkinson’s while introducing the resources available in Colorado
Parkinson's Basics: Wednesday, April 14 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Medications and Treatments: Wednesday, May 19 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Exercise For Parkinson's: Tuesday, June 15 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Click here for more information on each session.
For more information, please email Elena or call (303) 830-1839. |
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Our goal is to make our 40th year our biggest yet, making all our programs and events as impactful as possible.
We are kicking off our 40th
We have an anonymous donor who has generously offered to match the first $10,000 we raise!
The fundraiser will run from March 19, through the end of April, which is also Parkinson's Awareness Month.
The money raised will go directly into the free programs and services we offer to anyone in the PD Community in Colorado.
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A Different Path to Treat OFF Time in Parkinson's Disease |
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Join us for this promotional program brought to you by Kyowa Kirin Inc. to learn more about NOURIANZ, a prescription medicine used with levodopa and carbidopa to treat adults with Parkinson's disease who are having "off" episodes.
Today, Tuesday March 23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presented by Rajeev Kumar, MD, Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center.
For more information, please email Elena.
*The generous support of our sponsors makes our educational programs available; please note that this program is exclusively sponsored by Kyowa Kirin and contains promotional material.
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Experiencing a return of your Parkinson's symptoms? You're not alone.
Hear from a healthcare professional at a FREE educational program sponsored by Acorda Therapeutics.
Wednesday, March 31 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Rajeev Kumar
Medical Director
Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center, Englewood, Colorado
AND a Person living with Parkinson's
For more information, please email Elena.
*The generous support of our sponsors makes our educational programs available; please note that this program is exclusively sponsored by Acorda Therapeutics and contains promotional material.
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Exercise
We have moved many of our exercise classes online; all you need is a signed waiver with the Parkinson Association to join! For more information or to turn in your waiver, please contact PAR at (303) 830-1839 or email Elena.
To access a full list of online exercise classes and educational seminars, please visit our website.
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Whether you walk or run the Vitality 5K, join us and hundreds of Coloradans in celebrating our 40th Anniversary!
At any of our four locations or through Virtual Vitality, you can help make a difference by increasing awareness and raising critical funds to support the free programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. People of all ages (and their pups!) are welcome as individual runners, walkers or as part of a team.
Out of town? Have to work? Staying safer at home? You can make it count with Virtual Vitality! This option allows you to register and raise pledges online, and to host your own walk or party at home.
Register now and receive a free t-shirt. Use the discount VITALITY19 for a $10.00 discount through April 15, 2021!
Event Details:
Sunday, June 6, 2021
8:00am Registration Begins | 9:15am Walk Start | 10:00am Resource Fair (Denver)
Wash Park in Denver | Walk Start inside park near Franklin and Mississippi
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont | 3001 E. Ken Pratt Blvd., E2 Shelter
Memorial Park in Colorado Springs | 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
City Park in Pueblo | 810 Goodnight Ave., Outdoor Pavilion
5K Run (DENVER ONLY):
8:00am Registration Begins | 9:00am 5K Starts
Registration Fees:
5K Run - $45
Walk - $40/adult | $15/child (age 5-14) | FREE/child (age 0-4)
For more information, please email Michael.
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Proclamations For Parkinson's Awareness Month |
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April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and you can help raise awareness in your community by getting your local government to declare a proclamation for Parkinson's Awareness Month. Proclamations from the city are issued by the Mayor to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an event, milestone, or achievement; proclamations can be issued for one day, week, or month. Help us reach our goal of 7 proclamations for Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Click below to find how to request a proclamation on your local government.
To request a proclamation in Denver
To request a proclamation in Aurora
To request a proclamation in Durango
To request a proclamation for the state of Colorado
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Help Us Welcome Our New Director of Development:
Seth Dean
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Please meet our new Director of Development, Seth Dean.
Seth comes to PAR with 16 years of experience working in nonprofit with local and national organizations. He is excited and honored to be a part of the team and will lead our development strategy.
Seth’s primary focus will be engaging our donors, corporations and foundations and looks forward to the important work in front of him to make a huge impact on our mission and people living with Parkinson’s.
When Seth is not busy raising funds and working hard for our community, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and is an avid sports fan.
Seth can be reached by email or at (303) 830-1839, ext. 104. |
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Register Now: Colorado Community Conference |
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The Parkinson Association of the Rockies’ Colorado Community Conference is Colorado’s premier conference focused on Parkinson’s research and treatments.
At this year's conference, attendees will learn about the research being done in Parkinson's, sleep and the gut and have the opportunity to speak with researchers in Colorado.
Due to the pandemic, we will be holding our biennial Colorado Community Conference virtually this year on the Accelevents platform.
Register on the Accelevents platform here.
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
Click here for a video explaining how to register for CCC.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please email Elena or call (303) 830-1839. |
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Articles & Research: Articles and research related to Parkinson's Disease as well as research opportunities
Surveys: Surveys from PAR and other PD Organizations
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We encourage you to promote and follow our hashtags!
Did you know by following hashtags on your social media you can see what others are actively doing in your community and visa-versa?
All you need to do is search for a hashtag or click a hashtag in a post to follow.
#PAR #Parkinsons #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsDisease
#PDhealth #PDeducation #PDexercise
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Or mail your check donation to:
Parkinson Association of the Rockies
1325 S Colorado Blvd., Ste. 204B Denver, CO 80222
Or call us for an over the phone donation:
(303) 830-1839
**The CARES Act includes a new $300 ‘non-itemizer’ tax deduction for 2020**
When you donate to PAR, you will be eligible to receive a tax break of up to $300 in addition to the standard deduction (consult your tax advisor).
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