Parkinson’s Foundation Florida Chapter

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we’re bringing awareness to common non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Around 50% of people with PD will experience a form of depression and up to 40% will experience an anxiety disorder.

These mental health challenges are part of Parkinson's itself, resulting from PD-related changes in brain chemistry. Many with Parkinson’s may relate to these feelings and have found ways to work through them. When diagnosed, these symptoms are treatable. 🩵

Learn more: Parkinson.org/MentalHealth

10/09/2026

📣 Moving Day Jacksonville Weather Update

Due to inclement weather, our plans for tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, have changed. For the safety of our Parkinson’s community, we will not hold our traditional outdoor Moving Day event.

Instead, we invite you to stop by and connect with us indoors from 9–11 a.m. at the Courtyard Marriott! 💙

☕ Enjoy a light breakfast
🤝 Visit with our community partners
🎁 Pick up your fundraising rewards for yourself or your team
💙 Explore Parkinson’s Foundation resources and connect with our community

📍 Courtyard Marriott
9815 Lantern St.
Jacksonville, FL 32225

While tomorrow will look a little different than planned, we hope you’ll stop by and spend part of your morning with us. We look forward to seeing you!

10/09/2026

TOMORROW is the big day! We can’t wait to at Moving Day Jacksonville. ➡️ We’ll see you tomorrow at Ed Austin Regional Park at 9 AM.

Last minute questions? Comment below! MovingDayJacksonville.org

10/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Marlene! 🎉

The Parkinson's Foundation, Florida Chapter wishes you a wonderful birthday!

As a Florida Chapter Board Member, your leadership and dedication — especially your support of the Parkinson’s Care for Senior Living Communities courses — have helped advance education for social workers and nurses caring for people living with Parkinson’s. We’re grateful for the meaningful impact you're making to improve care and support people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Wish Marlene a happy birthday in the comments! 👇

10/08/2026

The finish line is in sight! We’re just two days away from Moving Day Jacksonville. Here are the details:

⏰ 9 AM
📍 Ed Austin Regional Park
👟 1 mile or 1/2 mile

Register at MovingDayJacksonville.org

10/07/2026

This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

10/07/2026

The final countdown has begun! ⌛️ Moving Day Jacksonville is almost here.

Register at MovingDayJacksonville.org

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Team Captain Registration Challenge is Here! 🎉

Ready to get your team moving? Register your Community Walk Broward team and raise $50 between today and October 18 for a chance to win an Eco Dot!

It's the perfect time to gather your friends, family, and coworkers and join us in moving toward a world without Parkinson's.

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

10/06/2026

Today, the Parkinson's Foundation, Florida Chapter would like to highlight, Uzma Gomez, a team captain for Moving Day Miami!

Uzma is using the power of social media to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease, creating engaging TikTok videos to educate her following.

Join Uzma and our Miami community as we come together to raise awareness, support those affected by Parkinson's, and move toward a brighter future.

Register today at MovingDayMiami.org and be part of the movement!