Parkinson’s Foundation Florida Chapter

08/24/2026

Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease, with more than 1.1 million Americans living with PD and 90,000 new people diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

By working together on our policy priorities at the federal and state levels with policy makers and the PD community, we will improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Our aim is to make strides today to change the trajectory of Parkinson’s in the future.

Visit our Advocacy Center to get involved: Policy.Parkinson.org 🔗

08/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our incredible Executive Director, Karen Lopez! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating someone whose leadership, dedication, and passion make such a meaningful impact every day. We’re so grateful for all you do to bring people together, strengthen our community, and make a difference.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, love, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! 💙

Wish Karen a happy birthday in the comments! 👇

08/21/2026

Join the Parkinson's Foundation, Florida Chapter!

We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make Moving Day Jacksonville and Moving Day Miami a success! 💙

Whether you can lend a hand with setup, event-day activities, or cheering on participants, we’d love to have you on our team!

High school & college students: volunteer with us and earn community service/volunteer hours!

📍 Moving Day Jacksonville: https://parkinsonsfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=113987
📍 Moving Day Miami: https://parkinsonsfoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=115361

Every volunteer makes a difference, and we can’t do it without YOU!

08/21/2026

💙 Meet Our Community Walk Broward Event Chairs 💙

We’re proud to announce David Sanderson and Alfredo Aguirre as our Event Chairs for Community Walk Broward! These are two dedicated leaders that are helping lead our Broward community as we come together to raise awareness, build connection, and support those impacted by Parkinson’s.

Join us on November 7 at Plantation Central Park as we walk together, celebrate our community, and make a difference for people living with Parkinson’s.

Let's make every step count! 👟🚶

Register at: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=8016&pg=entry

08/20/2026

We’re getting ready for the Parkinson’s Foundation Florida Chapter Community Conversation in Spring Hill next week! 💙

Florida Board Member, JoAnn Hartge, who is leading this special event, joined Karen Hensley to prepare attendee folders and ensure everything is ready for August 26.

We look forward to bringing the community together to connect, learn, and access valuable Parkinson’s information and resources. We hope to see you there!

Register at: Parkinson.org/SpringHill

08/19/2026

Every year, 1 in 6 people with Parkinson’s will experience avoidable complications in the hospital. One of the key ways to avoid complications is to avoid medications that can worsen Parkinson's symptoms.

Learn which medications should be avoided, which alternatives may be safer and what questions to ask your healthcare team: Parkinson.org/HospitalSafety

*This list may not include all contraindicated medications or safe alternatives. Medication decisions should be made with your healthcare team.
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08/17/2026

Love to run and live in the Miami area? 🏃👟

Join Team Parkinson's Foundation for the Life Time Miami Tropical 5K, Full Marathon and/or Half Marathon on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31!

We have bibs available for all three race distances:

Note: Each race has a required registration fee and fundraising minimum. The registration fee will be applied toward your fundraising total.

Tropical 5K: 5 bibs (with $75 registration fee + $500 fundraising minimum)
Full Marathon: 3 bibs (with $200 registration fee + $1,000 fundraising minimum)
Half Marathon: 10 bibs (with $200 registration fee + $750 fundraising minimum)

Contact Michelle Jarjoura at [email protected] or 305-537-9887 if you have any questions.

Register: pdchampionsmiami.org

Let's ! 💙

08/16/2026

In just two weeks, Rock Steady Boxing at the MAR-JCC will be hosting their 10th Annual Box with a Heart event on Sunday, August 30th! 🥊 ❤️

We encourage you to bring your friends, family and kids to get a great Sunday workout, while supporting a great cause in celebration of their 10th Anniversary of their Rock Steady Boxing program.

Together, we can make a difference — one punch at a time!

To RSVP, contact Jenny Enslein at [email protected] or 305-799-7678

Parkinson's Foundation is a proud sponsor of this event.

08/15/2026

You're invited! ✉️

The Parkinson’s Foundation Florida Chapter invites you to celebrate 15 years of Moving Day Miami on Saturday, October 31 at Tropical Park Stadium! 🎉

Moving Day is more than just a walk—it’s a movement of hope, connection, and community. Every participant, team, and dollar raised helps provide vital resources, education, support, and programs for people living with Parkinson’s and their families, while advancing the mission toward a better life and a future without Parkinson’s.

🚶‍♀️ Start a team. Register today. Make an impact.

👉 MovingDayMiami.org

08/15/2026

It’s National Relaxation Day! 🧘‍♀️ Have you explored our Mindfulness Monday series? Start each week with calmness as you take part in guided relaxation techniques to help boost brain power and reduce stress: Parkinson.org/MindfulnessMonday

Access at-home resources year-round through weekly online events designed for you.