Calendar of Events
Events
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – A Caregivers Guide | Guest: Angie Allison
Angie shares her journey as a long distance caregiver for her father with Parkinson's, highlighting resilience, family support, and the power of community. Her lessons learned are helpful for any...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Allen Institute for Brain Science Presents: The Resilient Brain
Allen Institute for Brain ScienceThe Allen Institute for Brain Science is actively involved in Parkinson's disease research through large-scale, open-science initiatives aimed at mapping the human brain at a cellular level.
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – Choosing Joy Over Fear | Guest: Donna Parkhurst
Lisa has an insightful conversation with Donna Parkhurst about receiving her early onset diagnosis on the heels of her mother’s passing from the same disease. She’s turned her story into...
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – Reaching New Heights With a Dopamine Pump | Guest: Jen Zupon
This episode is perfect for anyone newly diagnosed, those considering advanced treatments, or caregivers eager to learn about innovative options that go beyond pills. Jennifer’s candid storytelling offers hope, clarity,...
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This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – Embracing Your Truth: Makeup, Resilience, and Parkinson’s | Guest: Molly Stern
Molly Stern, a Hollywood makeup artist turned Parkinson's warrior, shares her raw, inspiring journey from diagnosis to empowerment—and how she found her strength in authenticity, humor, and deep connection. Her...







