Who/What:
The Parkinson’s Foundation, making life better for people with Parkinson’s by improving care and advancing research toward a cure, will be hosting a variety of fun and exciting fundraising events throughout the 2018-2019 season.
When/Where/How:
- Lunch ‘n Learn: Medicare & More!
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Parkinson’s Office and Activity Center, 21301 Powerline Road, Suite 303, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: Speakers Jodi Gray, owner of Florida Movement Therapy Center, and Sherry Picker of Paradise Home Healthcare will speak about helpful information on medical coverages.
Ticket Price: Free to register
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
- Bagels & Schmears
Monday, Oct. 8
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Temple Beth El, 333 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: Enjoy bagels and schmears and a lecture on speech and swallowing as well as the benefits of group exercise to compliment PT and OT therapies. The event will honor Rabbi Singer.
Ticket Price: $18
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
Please RSVP as soon as possible
- Dessert & Learn
Thursday, Oct. 18
1-2:30 p.m.
Temple Beth El Israel, 551 SW Bethany Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: Speakers Robin Miller, executive director of Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach County Chapter, and Ed Gray, owner of Florida Movement Therapy Center, will discuss exercise diversity and provide information on the Parkinson’s Foundation’s services.
Ticket Price: Free to register
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
- Lunch ‘n Learn: Exercise Diversity
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Noon- 1:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Parkinson Office and Activity Center, 21301 Powerline Road, Suite 303, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: Speakers Ed Gray, owner of Florida Movement Therapy Center, and Dr. Michele Ferreira, DO will discuss exercise diversity.
Ticket Price: Free to register
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
- Moving Day: Moving in Harmony
Sunday, Nov. 4
Registration starts at 8 a.m.; Walk starts at 10 a.m.
FAU stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
There is no fee to register, visithttps://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-boca-raton/
Brief Description: Moving Day walk raises awareness funds to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease and advance toward a cure. Moving Day highlights movement and exercise as symbols of hope and progress because of their essential role in treating Parkinson’s disease. Take part in a variety of movement activities such as yoga, Tai Chi, boxing, dance, and much more.
Ticket Price: Free to register
Contact: Mariah Moscone
561-962-1702
- Lecture: Non-Motor Issues and PD
Tuesday, Nov. 13
5 p.m.
Boca Regional Hospital- Dawson Educational Center, 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: Dr. Henry Moore, Diplomate in Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Miami Medical and Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Specialist, will give a lecture on non-motor issues and PD as well as a discussion on anxiety and mood. Valet parking will be provided and a light dinner will be served.
Ticket Price: Free to register
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
Please RSVP as soon as possible
- Fashion, Passion & Inspiration Fashion Show Honoring Marilyn Swillinger
Friday, Dec. 7, 2018
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach Chapter’s annual Fashion, Passion & Inspiration Show luncheon held at Woodfield Country Club will honor Marilyn Swillinger. Fashion by Rene Ruiz.
Chairpersons: Barbara Gutin and Arlette Baker
Ticket Price: $150
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
- Annual Leo Geller Golf Tournament
Monday, Feb. 4, 2019
11 a.m.
Boca Rio Golf Club, 22041 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Foursomes and sponsorships available.
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: The Annual Leo Geller Golf Tournament at Boca Rio Golf Club will begin with lunch before hitting the links with a shotgun start. The day will end at the 19th hole with raffles, awards, cocktail reception and dinner.
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
- The Parkinson’s Gala - Our Signature Event
Saturday, March 30, 2019
7-11 p.m.
Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Visit: www.parkinson.org/southpalmbeachcounty
Brief Description: The Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach Chapter’s annual Gala, held at Woodfield Country Club, is a night dedicated to celebrating the vision of the Parkinson’s Foundation to make life better for those living with Parkinson’s Disease by educating and empowering the Parkinson’s community. This year’s honoree is Robin Muir.
Ticket Price: $250 sponsorships available
Contact: Robin Miller
561-962-1702
For additional information, contact Robin Miller, Executive Director, Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach County Chapter, at www.parkinson.org.
About The Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. The South Palm Beach County Chapter provides the local Parkinson community with wellness classes, support groups and educational programs in many locations. Visit www.Parkinson.org
About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, PD is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression) as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for PD and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.
