GET IN ON THE FUN THIS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH 2024
Category:We’re celebrating Parkinson’s Awareness Month with a fantastic lineup of events to raise awareness, foster community, and center joy, because life doesn’t end with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. No matter where you are you can take part.
CHARITY BINGO FOR PRO - April 6th
Join us at The Barracks Bar in Cathedral City on Saturday, April 6th, from 3:00pm–5:00pm for a raunchy good time playing bingo and hosted by a local legend, the drag queen Burna Cross! The event is free to attend, but bring some cash to buy yourself a few Bingo cards ($5 for one card or three for $10). Raffles, prizes, drinks, laughter, and community await.
CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE EVENING SOIREE- April 10th
We can’t think of a better pairing than Chocolate & Champagne! Join us Wednesday, April 10th from 5:00pm–7:00 pm at Boozehounds Restaurant in Palm Springs to close out the month with an intimate cocktail mixer featuring chocolate desserts from local artisans, a variety of champagnes, musical entertainment, a silent auction, and more. Details at ParkinsonsResource.org/ChocolateAndChampagne.
THE ABCs OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE - April 3rd and April 10th
This presentation explores the five stages of Parkinson’s, available treatments, life
plans, and potential cures in an hour long educational lecture. Learn from the
expert—Jo has been working with the Parkinson’s community for over 34 years! Join us
in-person on April 3rd at Cathedral City Senior Center and April 10th at the Joslyn
Center. We will also do a lecture on April 27th at The Variel in Woodland Hills. Details at
ParkinsonsResource.org/PAM.
PRO ON THE MOVE ‘WALK, RIDE AND ROLL’ – April 27th
The Third Annual PRO on the Move ‘Walk, Ride and Roll’ event! Teams across the country compete to fundraise while designing their own method of movement. So far we have teams in Coachella Valley and Los Angeles! Creating your own team is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You just need to gather a few friends, register your team, and spread the word! Learn more at ParkinsonsResource.org/PROontheMove.
Proceeds from Parkinson’s Awareness Month activities will fund our FREE emotional support and practical resources for people with Parkinson’s and caregivers. Questions? Give us a call at 877-775-4111.
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