Calendar of Events
Events
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – The Invisible Weight of a PD Diagnosis | Guest: Pat Voelker
Since his diagnosed with Parkinson's, Pat Voelker struggles to come to terms but lifts the invisible weight with humor and resilience, turning a daunting diagnosis into a fight worth winning.
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – Finding connection in the darkness | Guest: Tim Lockard
Tim Lockard shares his raw, emotional story of grappling with early-onset Parkinson’s and the struggle to accept a diagnosis no one wants. You’ll discover how he transformed ashes into advocacy, using social media as a lifeline for thousands, creating a movement built on faith, gratitude, and connection. His story is a testament to the human...
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Box4Bucks 2026
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBox4Bucks is a Team Fox fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. Despite the name, Box4Bucks is not a boxing event—you don’t need boxing gloves or any boxing experience to participate. Box4Bucks is a fun, friendly fitness event that brings the Parkinson’s community together for a morning...
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – From Caregiver to Activist | Guest: Dr. George Ackerman
Dr. George Ackerman founded TogetherForSharon after losing his mother to Parkinson’s in 2020. Through 3,000+ interviews, books, and speaking, he amplifies voices and fights for awareness, connection, and a cure.
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The 2026 PWR! Retreat
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort 10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPWR! Retreat for Parkinson’s disease is scheduled for May 3-9, 2026, at the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Arizona. This week-long, intensive, in-person event offers Parkinson-specific exercise classes, expert-led educational sessions, and social activities designed to improve function and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's and their care partners.
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – The Original Besties | Guest: Dawn Blankenship
Lisa and her lifelong best friend Dawn—friends since first grade—share a deep, enduring bond as they navigate Lisa’s diagnosis together, with a hilarious best-friend game revealing unexpected sides.
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – Finding help, then finding hope. | Guest: Allison Stieb
Learn about Allison's journey as she navigates her husband Luke's Parkinson's diagnosis and their struggle in finding the right health care. Then as they begin to explore DBS, an experimental treatment puts them on a path with a new hope for their future.
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – The Chemicals Around Us | Guest: Dr. Ray Dorsey
Dr. Ray Dorsey, a neurologist and leading expert in PD discusses the environmental causes of Parkinson's, emphasizing that chemicals in our environment, not genetics, are the primary drivers. He highlights the importance of reducing exposure to these chemicals to prevent and slow the disease. The conversation also touches on the need for advocacy and awareness...
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7th World Parkinson Congress
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesBringing the global Parkinson's community together to expedite Parkinson's research, build collaborations for innovative research projects and to improve and advance current care models.






