Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania

On Tuesday, 📣September 17, 2024📣, thousands of policy advocates across the country will virtually rally together to urge elected officials to take steps to better understand and address environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonisms. Led by the Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council, the Parkinson’s National Day of Action is entirely virtual, and it only takes a few minutes to participate! On September 17, participants in the National Day of Action will: 1. 🖋Sign a petition to the White House urging them to ban paraquat, a harmful herbicide thought to increase Parkinson’s risk by as much as 500 percent. https://lnkd.in/efnyAzAc 2. 📨 Send an email to Congress to ask them to cosponsor the HEALTHY BRAINS Act (H.R. 9233), a new bill that would direct the federal government to research environmental risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. https://lnkd.in/eXZPUBp4 More than 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s, the second most common and fastest growing neurological disease. 🧠 The good news? You can help us get closer to a cure by participating in the Parkinson’s National Day of Action! 💪 #Act4PD #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonscommunity #parkinsonsadvocacy #EndParkinsons

Third party fundraisers are a great way to put your personal spin on raising awareness and funds for a cause that means something to you. Last weekend, a local high schooler hosted a fundraising event in Zelienople that raised over $3,000 for PFWPA. Addison Winkle used her senior high school project as an opportunity to give back. Her grandfather has Parkinson's disease (PD) and is involved with PFWPA's exercise classes. Addison is a softball player and combined her passion for the sport with her connection to PD that formed the Slow Pitch Softball Tournament fundraiser! Addison created flyers and t-shirts, coordinated the teams, had raffle baskets, and concessions. It was a the perfect combination of purpose and community....and some friendly competition! Thank you, Addison for all of your efforts! Are you interested in creating a third party fundraiser for PFWPA? If so, contact ➡️ info@pfwpa.com to learn more and get started! #parkinsonscommunity #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonssupport #pfwpa #pittsburgh

Support Groups🫂 are a great way to learn about PD resources, discuss timely topics, meet others living with Parkinson's, and share your story. Below is a photo from our Indiana support group last week. The best part of support groups is each one has its own sense of community. 🙋 If you are interested in joining one of our local support groups, check out our full list of groups and interactive map here: https://lnkd.in/emTXZtV8 #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonssupport #parkinsonscommunity #pittsburgh #pfwpa

Next Tuesday at 1pm is our webinar "Is Parkinson's Preventable?" Get the answer to this question and learn about environmental factors that are linked to Parkinson's. This special webinar will be an interactive Q and A with Ray Dorsey Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ey8hgCs3 #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonssupport #parkinsonsadvocacy #parkinsonsawareness #pittsburgh #pfwpa #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsonscauses

REGISTRATION FOR STEP FORWARD IS OPEN! 👟 Register to attend and fundraise today! Step Forward is Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania’s (PFWPA) annual family-friendly fundraising event. On Saturday, September 28th we will not only be recognizing everyone’s fundraising efforts, but we will be celebrating our strength and fellowship as a community. We will have a leisurely walk around the Shrine center grounds that will get us moving and symbolize us Stepping Forward together as we live with and are connected to PD. Step Forward with us and help us raise funds so we can continue to offer valuable programming, events, webinars, and resources for the local Parkinson’s community. 🌟 Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eedSiahd #Parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonssupport #parkinsonscommunity #pfwpa #pittsburgh

Sign up for our upcoming webinar, Is Parkinson's Preventable on Tuesday, July 30th at 1pm. Get the answer to this question and learn about environmental factors that are linked to Parkinson's. This special webinar will be an interactive Q and A with Ray Dorsey. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ey8hgCs3 #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonssupport #parkinsonsadvocacy #parkinsonsawareness #pittsburgh #pfwpa #parkinsonsresearch #parkinsonscauses

BIG NEWS! Last week, President Biden signed ✒️ The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act! This is the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease (PD). https://lnkd.in/ebNCB4mu This landmark bill has the potential to revolutionize the lives of the one million Americans living with Parkinson’s. It is designed to: - Dramatically increase federal research funding - Develop more effective pathways for treatments and cures - Improve early diagnosis - Spark new and improved models for patient care - Create standards and measures to prevent Parkinson’s disease - Address health disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trial participation - Enhance public awareness of the disease The passing of this act represents a giant leap forward in the battle against Parkinson’s, bringing hope and concrete action to those affected by the disease. This bill passed thanks to the combined efforts of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, the Unified Parkinson's Advocacy Council (which PFWPA is a proud member of), and the greater PD community in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. ➡️Read the Senate bill (S.1064): https://lnkd.in/eiEPuKny ➡️Read the House bill (H.R.2365): https://lnkd.in/exKdmrMf ⚡️Get more involved with Parkinson's Advocacy. Consider joining PD Avengers, a patient-led organization, united in the purpose of ending Parkinson's disease. They raise awareness, engagement and hope. Learn more about PD Avengers here: https://lnkd.in/emdVEBtJ #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsadvocacy #parkinsonshope #pittsburgh #pgh #pfwpa #parkinsonssupport

We are so appreciative for everyones efforts to make this Car Cruise so successful! What a great event!

Are you into classic cars? 🛻🚙🚗Come to the Car Cruise hosted by Legend Senior Living tomorrow! Join the fun activities, admire collector cars, enjoy music, and refreshments. The cherry on top - all proceeds benefit Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania! Event is free to attend. No sign up needed. See flyer for more info! Saturday, June 15th Time 11:00am - 3:00pm Ridgecrest of Legend Senior Living 8870 Duncan Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper Saint Clair has some wonderful Parkinson-specific program opportunities you should check out! 🥁 Cardio Drumming: Tuesdays, May 7 – June 25. 2:45pm – 3:45 p.m. $56/person. Will also continue in Fall 2024! Minimum: 10 per class Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/exBnmMeX Allstar Therapies 🏓 Pickleball: Thursdays: May 30 – August 29. 1:00pm – 2:45 p.m. $30/person. Maximum participants: 15 Learn more and register for pickleball here: https://lnkd.in/e6iZYVRB 👥 Parkinson's Support Group: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1pm Leader: Sandy Trotnick: 724-941-2314 Have questions? contact Kathy L: long@westminster-church.org 412-835-6630x200 📍Westminster Presbyterian Church 2040 Washington Rd Upper St. Clair, PA 15241