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From Washington, D.C. to Tennessee, Advocates Speak Up for the PD Community
April 30, 2018
… Judy and Phil Bellenfant were energized to be in Washington, D.C. in March for the 2018 Parkinson's … to educate them about the needs of the Parkinson's disease community. Often, Washington, D.C. offices are hectic and … for Parkinson's research funding -- letters we'd pulled together in honor of Phil's birthday. It helped put a face on …
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Reuters: Pesticides, Genes Interact to Up Risk of Parkinson's
June 14, 2010
… Men with certain genetic variations who were exposed to some toxic pesticides which are now largely banned run an … or halt the progression of the disease. Elbaz said his work supported a growing body of evidence that genetic factors … alone were not to blame for Parkinson's, but that when they combined with factors in the environment, the risk could …
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From Pass to Pass: Parkinson's Hikers Complete Nine-Day Adventure
October 17, 2016
… Ken Kisch of Sammamish, Washington is an avid hiker. And if you ask anyone who knows him, … event was born. On August 20, 2016, the Pass to Pass team — comprised of seven people with Parkinson's, a support crew, … remember. Our team climbed, swam in lakes and worked well together. We handled adversity, and we’re stronger for it. Our …
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Team Fox to Host NYC Event Expo on March 4th
February 19, 2014
… Line Physical Therapy (6-8PM) for our first NYC Expo! Come learn about upcoming races, coaching plans and the fundraising tools that will help get you to the finish line in support of Parkinson’s …
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Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Brain Health (Ask the MD Podcast)
January 21, 2026
… you have Parkinson’s or not, there are steps you can take today to boost your brain health. In this extended version … MD , and Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD , known as The Brain Docs. Together they answer community questions and share tips for using lifestyle …
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Running for a Cure Now and for the Future: A Couple’s Fundraising Efforts Lead to a Legacy
November 14, 2022
… left: Christina and Steve Doty, Aaron and Bethany Parker Community matters to Aaron and Bethany Parker of Nashville, Tennessee. When … gift with the gift’s size,” Aaron says. “But seeing how individual gifts enabled our participation in Boston is …