This event provides a wonderful opportunity both for the community and those with a movement disorder, along with their friends and families, to gather and share hope, resources and the joy of movement. All funds raised through the event directly supports the VCU Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Center. Please arrive at 8:30am, the run begins […]
Dear Friends, An estimated 7-10 million people worldwide, including my Dad, are currently living with Parkinsons Disease - a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder. In the United States, 60,000 new cases will be diagnose this year alone. There is no know cure for Parkinsons Disease. Together we can change this. I hope you will start […]
Benzi M. Kluger, M.D., M.S, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Hospital There is increasing interest in the Parkinson’s patient and research community about the potential for cannabis-based products to treat PD. In this expert briefing we will review what cannabis is, how it works in the brain and why there is so much excitement about […]
Join us for a gentle 1.4 mile walk in Central Park! 100% of donations go to Parkinson’s disease research funded by five major U.S. Parkinson's foundations. In addition to raising awareness and funds for research, we are also a day of community and education! Visit informational booths which will include Ask the Healthcare […]
Registration: 9:00am Walk starts: 10:30am Parkinson's Foundation completes this event across the country. Visit their website to find a Moving Day near you.
Last year, Jimmy Choi, 42, caught the attention of audiences worldwide during his primetime debut on NBC's famed "American Ninja Warrior" (ANW) obstacle course competition. During his run, Jimmy, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease (PD) at age 27, educated millions of viewers on living with Parkinson's and the critical need for a cure. […]
Come join the Team Fox Young Professionals of DC for a happy hour at the Board Room! We'll socialize and discuss future events and involvement opportunities. First time to the YPs? Feel free to just show up, or email us ahead of time, mjff.ypdc@gmail.com.
In this special MJFF Third Thursday Webinar, we'll hear from Team Fox Athlete and Person with Parkinson's Disease Jimmy Choi about his journey to compete on NBC's obstacle course competition "American Ninja Warrior." A host of the show and member of the MJFF Board of Directors, Akbar Gbajabiamila, will join us to discuss his role […]
