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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
The beloved beat-the-train ride in Durango, Colorado is BACK! You can join Team DPF at Iron Horse May 22-24 to raise funds for the Davis Phinney Foundation to help people with Parkinson's live well today. In partnership with Parkinson Association of the Rockies, 50% of funds raised will support the local Durango Parkinson's community directly.
*Team DPF fundraisers at Iron Horse will receive a complimentary registration, limited to the first 30 people.
The registration process takes two steps: register first on the event page
here, then the participant will receive a confirmation email with a code to register for free on the IHBC registration.
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Education Updates
Speech and Language in Parkinson's
March 21, 2020 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Laramie County Library |
Sunflower Rm.,
2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
Support Group Summit CANCELLED
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Spring Support Group Summit will be cancelled this Saturday and rescheduled for later in the year.
If you have questions, please
email
Elena or call
(303)830-1839.
A new support group has started in Carbondale on a trial basis. Group meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30pm at the CMC Carbondale Center (690 Colorado Ave., Carbondale).
If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Parkinson Association at
(303) 830-1839 or
email Elena.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Class Updates
Good Vibrations Location/Name Change
Tremble Clefs will replace "Good Vibrations" in Aurora as PAR's South Metro Music Voice Class and will be expanding to Highlands Ranch!
Tremble Clefs SOUTH
Thursdays | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rehabilitative Rhythms Littleton | 26 W. Dry Creek Circle, #120 Littleton
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ReFUND Colorado
To support our ongoing work, consider taking advantage of the ReFUND CO State tax initiative.
This exciting new way of charitable giving allows you to direct a portion or all of your refund to your favorite Colorado nonprofit!
Do it in three easy steps:
1. Decide the total amount or the percentage of your refund that you would like to donate.
2. Enter
"Parkinson Association of the Rockies"
or
"20033000947"
in the "Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit" line on your state income tax return or tax software.
3. Experience joy by knowing that you are helping thousands of people with Parkinson's weekly in Colorado!
Does someone file for you? Give them this information when you share your tax documents!
Learn more about ReFUND CO here.
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Third Party Fundraisers
NEW: All Out Spring Fever
All-Out Multicourse presents their 8th Annual Spring Fever from Jefferson County's NAAC Stadium to support PAR!
From the base of Table Mountain and Colorado's spectacular foothills, these 1M, 5K, 10K & Half Marathon courses will hug the shores of Arvada's Blunn Reservoir via the Ralston Creek Trail and will challenge the beginner and veteran athlete alike!
To register please click here.
NEW: Strike-Out Parkinson's with a Strike-Out Deal
Sunday, April 26 @ 1:10PM against the Milwaukee Brewers
Join us for an exciting day in the North East Outfield Corner to celebrate and wrap up Parkinson's Awareness Month! Tickets will be $35 each - w
ith every ticket purchase you will save $5 and donate $9 towards Parkinson Association of the Rockies.
*DON'T MISS THE HIT*
Tickets prices are subject to change as the event gets closer. Any price increase will be deducted from the donation.
*CURVEBALL*
If we sell 300 tickets we will be declared the nonprofit of the game!
BREAKFAST of CHAMPIONS Pre-Brunch Fundraiser
10:00AM-1:00PM at the 16th St. Modern Market (.8 miles away)
Open to Everyone! Whether you are attending the game or not, 50% of sales (alcohol included) will be donated just by mentioning PAR or Parkinson Association of the Rockies at checkout.
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Parkinson's Research Study
University of Colorado Boulder Survey
A student project team called Tap&Go are developing a product to help alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson's, specifically freezing of gait. We are looking for willing participants to take part in an anonymous survey about their experience with Parkinson's. It is a survey to help us better understand Parkinson's and how to tailor our product to better support people with Parkinson's.
If you are interested in an in-person interview to talk about your experience, please
email Leia.
To take the survey, click
here.
NEW: Fox Trial Finder
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has relaunched Fox Trial Finder to make it easier for Parkinson's research teams to find study participants. The online clinical study matching tool offers a user-friendly and customizable experience for volunteers who want to join studies, and research teams can receive inquiries and track referrals directly through Fox Trial Finder. To learn more click
here.
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Parkinson's in the News:
Dr. Benzi Kluger, the corresponding author, did a randomized clinical trial focused on the Comparison between Integrated Outpatient Palliative Care with Standard Care in patients with Parkinson Disease and Related Disorders. Click
here to read his article.
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Community Events
The Memory Cafe
A social group for people experiencing any form of memory loss, along with their friends and family. The Cafe has a different presenter each time - everything from art to music to science - and the focus is on connection and joy. Join us for a fun and relaxing time as we gather for coffee, tea, and treats -- without worrying about remembering or forgetting!
Sing-a-Long (Amy with Swallow Hill)
Monday
,
March
10 | 1:30 - 2:30pm
Schlessman
Family Branch Library |
100 Poplar Street (
in Lowry
)
Reconnect Your Body with Dance
Tuesday, March 17 | 1:30 - 2:30pm
Ford Warren
Branch Library |
2825 High Street (
by Manual High School)
Memories in the Making (Jody)
Tuesday
,
March
24 | 1:30 p.m.
Schlessman Family Branch Library | 100 Poplar Street (in Lowry)
Click here for flyer with more information and gathering dates through March.
Olinger Crown Hill Lunch and Learn Series
Join us for the 2020 Lunch and Learn Series about LIFE in Wheat Ridge, CO
with Jane W. Barton, an AARP Colorado Local
Caregiving Expert, national speaker and writer.
Click here
for the flyer with upcoming dates.
UC Health Caregiver Class
This FREE event is for those who are experiencing or are anticipating memory loss in a loved one due to neurologic disease (including Parkinson's disease, atypical Parkinsonism, etc.)
Tuesday, April 7 | 1:30-3:30pm
UCHealth Outpatient Pavilion | 1635 Aurora Court, Room 2006, Aurora, CO 80045
To register please click here or for more information please call Julie at (303) 724-0510.
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Join more than 1,500 participants to promote community awareness about Parkinson's and raise funds that support programs and services provided by PAR. Can't attend? You can make it count with Virtual Vitality! This option allows you to register and raise pledges online or provides you with an opportunity to host your own walk, brunch or party at home.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
8:00am Registration Begins | 9:15 Walk Starts | 10:00am Resource Fair
NEW: 5k Run (DENVER ONLY)
8:00am Registration Begins | 9:00am 5K Run Starts
Vitality Bash (DENVER ONLY)
Starts immediately after the first runner finishes!
Registration Fees:
5K Run - Early bird special $30 | After April 15 $45
Walk - 40/adult | $15/child (age 5-14) | FREE/child (age 0-4)
Registration is now open!
To register for the VITALITY
5K click
HERE!
To Register for the VITALITY
WALK click
HERE!
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