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We have a created a Team Week to help motivate your team, boost fundraising and earn some prizes while having fun! From May 10 - 14, there will be a different theme of the day, that teams can participate in; the team that does the best each day will win a series of prizes.

Registration fees only cover the base cost of the Vitality 5K, your personal donations and fundraising are what allow us to continue offering our free resources to the Colorado Parkinson's community.

The Team Week Themes are:

Make It Personal Monday: Did you know that fundraisers who make a self donation raise six times more than those who do not? Make a personal donation of at least $25 to be entered for a chance to receive a $75 Amazon gift card.

Ten Dollar Tuesday: Use the discount code, Tuesday10, to get $10 off your registration. This code is limited to first 150 participants.

#WhyIWalk Wednesday: Share the story of why you walk using the hashtag #WhyIWalk on social media and we will choose a participant at random, the winning individual will receive a $50 Target gift card.

Team Captain Thursday: The team captain that adds the most members to their team, between Monday and Thursday, will win a $50 DoorDash gift card.

Fundraising Friday: The team that raises the most funds during the Team Week, the winning team will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.

*Winners will be notified directly within a few days of the end of Team Week.

For more information on the Vitality 5K Walk & Run, visit www.ParkinsonRockies.org/Vitality.

For more information or for volunteer opportunities, please email Michael.
Educational Events
We have uploaded all of the session recordings from our Colorado Community Conference to our YouTube Channel.

Click here to watch the CCC sessions.
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.

Join us for any or all of the Parkinson's 101 sessions!

Parkinson's Basics: View recording here

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.
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 exercise classes, please visit our website.
Community Events
Join us for the 22nd Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) and the Colorado Parkinson’s community. PAR provides an abundance of services to the community, including over 60 weekly exercise classes educational seminars and support groups.

Event Details: 

Monday, July 12
Valley Country Club, Aurora 
9:00am | Registration & Breakfast
10:00pm | Shotgun Start
2:30pm | Happy Hour Reception & Awards

Early Bird registration ends June 1.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email Seth.

For more information, please email Michael.
The Pueblo Chieftain recently interviewed our fabulous community member Neal Weierbach about his PD journey, the support group he leads in Pueblo and about Parkinson's disease in general.

Click here to read the article.
The Senior Care Authority recently created a fact and myth sheet clearly describing the differences between Palliative and Hospice care.

Palliative care and Hospice care are often used interchangeably; however, they are actually two different types of care. Noted in the link below are some simple differentiations between them. Both care plans have many layers, can be supportive and beneficial and should be discussed openly with medical providers and family members when deciding which is the more appropriate type of care. 

Click here to read the full story.
With your support we were able to reach our goal of raising $40,000 in 40 days! We are extremely grateful to our entire community for making this happen.

As a small and independent nonprofit we would not be able to provide the care and services we offer without the continuous support of our community.
Volunteer
Our volunteer opportunities are an easy way to give back to the Parkinson's community, with a hands on approach that has a direct and lasting impact.

Our volunteering opportunities are open to anyone, whether you know someone with Parkinson's, work with a PWP or are living with Parkinson's yourself, everyone is welcome!

We have introduced a new volunteer software that makes it easier for you to choose opportunities that interest you and keep you up-to date. If you are interested in volunteering for PAR, please click here to sign up and create a login.

With your support, we are successful in providing meaningful programs and services to Coloradans with Parkinson’s, their families and our community. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the Parkinson Association; we are deeply grateful for your contributions.

For more information, please email Michael or call (303) 830-1839

Articles & Research: Articles and research related to Parkinson's Disease as well as research opportunities

Community Happenings: Events and new occurrences in our community

Personal Stories: Stories of how PD and PAR have impacted individuals

Surveys: Surveys from PAR and other PD Organizations
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
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).