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Mission for Movement

We are a group of community leaders diagnosed with Parkinson’s working to improve connections, resources, events and advocacy opportunities statewide.

04/15/2025

We’re looking for volunteers for Moving Day on April 26th from 9AM–12PM at the YMCA!

Help us make this event a success—and earn service hours while you’re at it!

Email [email protected] to sign up.

11/05/2024

Thanks to everyone who supported Pickle for Parkinson’s!
Here’s a recap of our pickleball tournament:
*102 doubles teams competed and brought many spectators
*45 volunteers helped conduct the tournament
*67 players and volunteers participated in the Skills Competition
32 messages were posted on the Mission Board

More than $17,000 was donated to the Mission for Movement from players and our 30 sponsors.

All proceeds from the tournament will be used locally by the Mission for Movement to provide social engagement and exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s in the greater Baton Rouge area. An example includes the launch of the Hopeful Movement support group in north Baton Rouge on Nov. 14.

We appreciate everyone who contributed to a successful tournament with a special thanks to our host—The Legacy at Bonne Esperance.

10/24/2024

Mission for Movement is pleased to launch a new support group in Baton Rouge for people with Parkinson's. See the flyer for details about the date, time and location. Please share this announcement with anyone you know who might be interested in participating. Together, we can find strength in every step.

10/15/2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Mission for Movement will be hosting a pickleball skills competition from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Journalism Building. There will be food, activities, and a raffle. Come show your support for the Parkinson’s community while playing in or spectating the competition.

Let’s move it. Together.

10/10/2024

The Pickle for Parkinson's pickleball tournament takes place Saturday, Nov. 2 with more than 80 teams registered to compete in women's, men's and mixed doubles. Go to www.themissionformovement.org to complete the registration process today. Friday is the last day to register if you want a tournament T-shirt. See you on the courts!

10/06/2024

On Saturday, members of Mission for Movement discussed art therapy for people with Parkinson's at the Arts Festival at Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitors who spent time at the Mission for Movement booth included Sharon Weston Broome, mayor-president of Baton Rouge and the East Baton Rouge Parish. Go to www.themissionformovement.org to learn more about this nonprofit organization.

08/16/2024

Jennifer Marino is a physical therapist who has been practicing in the Baton Rouge area for the past 11 years. Physical therapy helps someone with Parkinson’s disease improve and maintain strength and mobility. Parkinson’s is progressive in nature, but there are multiple studies that suggest physical therapy can slow its progression.

Jennifer finds it rewarding to see how practicing small actions turns into big movements. “I love the moments when my patients gain confidence in doing things that help them achieve a more functional and independent lifestyle,” she said.

07/26/2024

BJ Bement and other members of the Mission for Movement represented our organization well at the LSU conference on Saturday.

07/23/2024

Our current project is preparing for the Pickle for Parkinson's Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Nov. 2. We expect to have 96 pickleball teams competing for medals, and we'll hold a skills competition to identify the top three players. For more information, go to www.themissionformovement.org.

07/15/2024

Sally Palmer was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2005. Three years later, she began coordinating Parkinson’s support group meetings. Along with her husband, she hosts meetings 10 months out of the year at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. These meetings usually have an educational speaker, which have included nutritionists, speech therapists, pharmacists and other resources for people with Parkinson's. The goal is to reach at least one person through these support groups and make one life easier. Learn more about Sally's mission at www.themissionformovement.org/my-mission-is

07/12/2024

Linda Draper shows the Mission for Movement logo while visiting the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park near Hodgenville, Kentucky. The memorial behind Linda includes a replica of the log cabin where President Lincoln lived for the first two years of his life. See more Where in the World Is Mission for Movement photos on www.themissionformovement.org.

07/08/2024

Over the past several years, BJ Bement has been involved in helping people with Parkinson’s on a national level. His goal is to create connections, gather information, and see other Parkinson’s communities in action. From these experiences, BJ is applying what he has learned to enhance community outreach in Louisiana through Mission for Movement.

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http://www.themissionformovement.org/

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