What’s Happening at APDA
First-Ever Northwest Research Symposium
The APDA Northwest Chapter hosted an event bringing together PD researchers from every major research institution in Washington State to share the latest in PD research and what it’s like to be a research participant. Nearly 300 people came and met the scientists and clinicians who are working towards a better understanding of the causes of PD in their quest to find a cure. The event was broadcast live and recorded for later viewing on the APDA Northwest YouTube Channel. https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/apda-research-symposium/
Optimism Walks
April showers (torrential downpours!) didn’t stop the dedicated walkers at the APDA Hampton Roads Optimism Walk at Neptune Park on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Top fundraiser, 14-year-old Julianna Howe was honored for raising $1,400 in memory of her Papa Bob Hilker and in honor of her grandfather Bob Howe both of whom were diagnosed with PD. Pictured: Grandfather Bob Howe is moved to tears by the love and support of the Howe family.
A Flash Mob for PD
The APDA Vermont Chapter’s Annual Parkinson’s Awareness Day took place on April 13 in Burlington, VT, where participants came together for informative sessions about cognitive rehabilitation, health technology for people with neurologic disease, a Movement for Parkinson’s and circle singing gathering (and more). The day before, participants from several of Vermont’s Movement for Parkinson’s classes held a “flash mob” on Church Street, Burlington’s pedestrian mall. The event was covered by several news outlets and drew quite a crowd!