The event will take place on Saturday, April 11th in Tarrytown and live on Zoom.

There is no fee to attend and is open to the community.

This is the link to the event webpage: New York Chapter Parkinson's Symposium | Parkinson's Foundation

I’ve also attached the program flyer.

I’m happy to assist anyone with the registration process as well.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Nancy

Nancy Nealon, LMSW

Education and Outreach Director, Northeast

Parkinson's Foundation

P: 585-743-1266

nnealon@parkinson.org

www.parkinson.org

PD Solo Network

Lunch & Learn Series

Topic: Understanding DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Who: Matthew Schneider & Greg Allen, from Medtronic
When: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026, 1-2pm

Where: Parkinson's Center YMCA

Enjoy a free lunch, but you must register in advance here.

Apr 16, 2026 06:00 PM in 

Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description

Your Parkinson's diagnosis is the beginning of a journey — and understanding all of your options can make all the difference. 

Join our educational webinar from Weill Cornell Medicine to learn how today's advances in Parkinson's care can help you live well at every stage of the disease. 

Dr. Michael Kaplitt, Executive Vice-Chairman and Professor of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, will walk you through the full landscape of Parkinson's treatment and care. 

He will explain how Parkinson's progresses over time and what that means for your treatment plan, the role of surgical options like deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused ultrasound and who may be a candidate for these procedures. 

Dr. Kaplitt will also go deeper into his innovative Parkinson's research and discuss cutting edge experimental therapies currently in clinical trials.

Register today to take an informed, empowered step forward in your P

Parkinson's Unity Walk

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:30am

Where: Central Park, New York City

Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation to walk toward a world without Parkinson's. To register or to make a donation, click here

The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition is hosting a FREE event for caregivers on Saturday, April 25th from 8 AM – 1 PM at the Hudson Valley Community College.

Attached is a flyer and graphic with additional information. Would you help us share this event with the caregivers who participate in your Capital District Parkinson’s support group?

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register online or by email/phone to crcaregivercoalition@gmail.com or 518-250-6867.

HelpForPD 

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: Parkinson’s Center YMCA, Hannaford Plaza, 98 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY 12205 (Directions)

The event Keynote Speaker is Dr. Ray Dorsey, author of the book “The Parkinson’s Plan”

See the Event Agenda

About the Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ray Dorsey

Dr. Ray Dorsey is a world-renowned neurologist and a leading voice in the fight to end Parkinson’s disease. As a pioneer in PD research and advocacy, his work highlights the critical link between environmental toxins and the rising rates of the disease. He is the co-author of the influential book "The Parkinson's Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment," and is widely respected for his ability to translate complex science into actionable public health strategies. Dr. Dorsey’s mission is to motivate systemic change by:

• Reducing exposure to harmful environmental chemicals.

• Improving access to specialized care for all patients.

• Accelerating research toward a cure through global collaboration.

We are offering two identical sessions to accommodate your schedule. Please join us for the one that works best for you:

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• Morning Session: 8:30 to 11:30

• Afternoon Session: 12:30 to 3:30

The afternoon session seats are now "sold out" and no longer available.

You can still register for the morning session.

Space is limited. Registration required. [Click here to register]

The Michael J. Fox Foundation would like to invite you to a rally in support of legislation that would ban the use of paraquat - a toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease - in New York State. 

The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s advocates have long called for the national ban of paraquat, as the link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease has been known for decades. More than 70 countries — including the European Union and China — have already banned paraquat, yet it remains in use in the U.S.   

In order to get this bill across the finish line, we need to make our voices heard. This rally will bring supporters together to deliver a clear message to lawmakers: New York can protect public health by banning paraquat.

Join us at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Wednesday, May 13 to urge lawmakers to ban paraquat.

Register [HERE]

ABOUT CONGRESS

What: 7th World Parkinson Congress
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sun., May 24 – Wed., May 27, 2026
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center

https://wpc2026.org/#

Please Join Us

Free and open to the public,

but participants must register in

advance. Lunch will be provided.

These programs are an opportunity for patients with

Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, and

their family members, to learn about the benefits and risks

of DBS therapy from Albany Medical Center’s functional

neurosurgeon and movement disorder neurologist.

To register or for more information,

please call 518-262-1643 or

email movement@amc.edu

Save the date

Hope Soars Gala at the Colonie Golf and Country Club