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Dec 31, 20234 min read

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...

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Dec 28, 20231 min read

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...

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House of Representatives Passes National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

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Dec 15, 20232 min read

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...

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Dec 4, 20234 min read

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...

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Dec 4, 20231 min read

GIVING TUESDAY 2023

You joined the Parkinson Association of Alabama, Inc. and millions around the world who participated in the global generosity movement,...

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PAA'S Executive Director Completes Nonprofit Signature Leadership Program

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Nov 3, 20231 min read

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...

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Nov 2, 20233 min read

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...

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Update: National Plan to End Parkinson's

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Jul 18, 20231 min read

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....

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for TEAM ROWLAND 2023!

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Jul 18, 20233 min read

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for TEAM ROWLAND 2023!

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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...

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Parkinson Association of Alabama is Proud Member of Independent Parkinson's Network

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Jul 3, 20232 min read

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...

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Parkinson's Policy Action Alert: Attention Veterans

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Jun 23, 20231 min read

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...

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PAA Hosts Northeast Alabama Parkinson's Seminar

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Jun 19, 20232 min read

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...

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MJ Fox Policy and Government in Action Highlights

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Jun 14, 20237 min read

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...

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PAA IS ON A MISSION TO EXTEND OUR RURAL REACH WITH PD PROGRAMMING

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Jun 9, 20232 min read

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...

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6th World Parkinson's Congress Takes Place in Barcelona, Spain, July 4-7th

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Jun 7, 20232 min read

6th World Parkinson's Congress Takes Place in Barcelona, Spain, July 4-7th

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The triennial World Parkinson Congresses provide an international forum for basic scientists, clinical researchers, health care...

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UAB is Studying Black and African American Connections to Parkinson's Disease - Your Help is Needed!

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Jun 5, 20231 min read

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...

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You are Needed in a Key Parkinson's Study at UAB

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Jun 5, 20231 min read

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...

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Rock Steady Boxing Training Coming to Alabama

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May 23, 20232 min read

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...

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Important Resources for the PD Care Partner

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May 23, 20233 min read

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...

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Living with PD? Tap into Key Parkinson's Resources

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May 23, 20233 min read

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...

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