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The Road Back from Parkinson's
I'm Zoe Jane Vanche, and I am going to share my account of the unexpected journey that began when Parkinson's disease entered my life. In...
bibby04
Dec 31, 20234 min read
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Welcome New Board of Directors
We also want to congratulate and welcome our new Advisory Board members, John Beard, Robert Coker, Ed Finch, Mike Rowland, and Lloyd...
bibby04
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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House of Representatives Passes National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Bill heads to Senate for final vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 14, 2023, the House of Representatives passed the National Plan to End...
bibby04
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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A Memo from Our President
Hello Friends of the PAA, It’s that time of year again when we reflect and give thanks for our blessings, as well as remember others in...
bibby04
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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GIVING TUESDAY 2023
You joined the Parkinson Association of Alabama, Inc. and millions around the world who participated in the global generosity movement,...
bibby04
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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PAA'S Executive Director Completes Nonprofit Signature Leadership Program
Bibby Bailey and other statewide nonprofit leaders were selected to attend the newly piloted Alabama Association of Nonprofits’ signature...
bibby04
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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A Memo From Our President…
Hello, Friends of the Parkinson Association of Alabama, I wanted to write to thank you for your support of the Parkinson Association of...
bibby04
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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Update: National Plan to End Parkinson's
Last week, the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act advanced out of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on a unanimous vote....
bibby04
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for TEAM ROWLAND 2023!
Registration is now open for this year's Team Rowland Road Series - October 6th and 7th. Team Rowland hosts a bike ride and golf scramble...
bibby04
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Parkinson Association of Alabama is Proud Member of Independent Parkinson's Network
The Independent Parkinson's Network (previously known as AIRPO) will be unveiling its new brand at the World Parkinson's Congress in...
bibby04
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Parkinson's Policy Action Alert: Attention Veterans
Did you know that more than 110,000 veterans in America are living with Parkinson's disease? The Michael J. Fox Foundation's, National...
bibby04
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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PAA Hosts Northeast Alabama Parkinson's Seminar
The Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) will host a Northeast Alabama Regional Parkinson’s Educational Seminar on Tuesday, September...
bibby04
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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MJ Fox Policy and Government in Action Highlights
The MJFF Public Policy and Government Relations team had a busy month of May establishing new state-based Parkinson’s research registries...
bibby04
Jun 14, 20237 min read
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PAA IS ON A MISSION TO EXTEND OUR RURAL REACH WITH PD PROGRAMMING
We have made so much progress when it comes to implementing Parkinson’s programs in Alabama, but we have so much more work to do. “I can...
bibby04
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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6th World Parkinson's Congress Takes Place in Barcelona, Spain, July 4-7th
The triennial World Parkinson Congresses provide an international forum for basic scientists, clinical researchers, health care...
bibby04
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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UAB is Studying Black and African American Connections to Parkinson's Disease - Your Help is Needed!
The Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program is hosting a study that will help researchers understand what Parkinson’s disease looks like for...
bibby04
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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You are Needed in a Key Parkinson's Study at UAB
The UAB Department of Physical Therapy is in Phase 3 of a Clinical Trial that studies exercise in Parkinson called SPARX3. They are...
bibby04
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Rock Steady Boxing Training Coming to Alabama
Alabama has many Rock Steady Boxing opportunities, but we NEED MORE! August 25th and 26th, the Rock Steady Team will be coming to...
bibby04
May 23, 20232 min read
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Important Resources for the PD Care Partner
At the Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA), we care about the care partner. We understand that by supporting the care partner on the...
bibby04
May 23, 20233 min read
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Living with PD? Tap into Key Parkinson's Resources
The Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) offers many opportunities for those living with Parkinson’s and their families to learn as...
bibby04
May 23, 20233 min read
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