American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter

American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter Strength in optimism. Hope in progress. The Chapter is an all volunteer organization.

We seek to educate those interested in learning more about Parkinson's disease, to assist support groups throughout the State, to help develop programs to meet the needs of Parkinson's patients and their caregivers and to raise funds to find the cure. While a few of us can accomplish some of these goals, most of them require the support and involvement of people like you.

๐ŸŒŸ What an incredible night at our Magic of Hope Gala! ๐ŸŒŸThanks to the support of our amazing community, we brought togeth...
03/13/2026

๐ŸŒŸ What an incredible night at our Magic of Hope Gala! ๐ŸŒŸ

Thanks to the support of our amazing community, we brought together 200 inspiring guests, raised $300,000, and created moments of heartfelt connection and hope. From powerful speeches to unbelievable acts of generosityโ€”this night was truly unforgettable.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported. Your kindness and commitment are making a real difference in the lives of those impacted by Parkinsonโ€™s disease.

Together, we are shining a light of hope for the future.

Here's the full album provided by Kurt Stickel Photography, recapping the beautiful night in downtown Providence:
https://kurtstickelphotography.pixieset.com/apdagala2026/

We look forward to seeing you next year! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors & Friends of APDA supporters for making the upcoming APDA Magic of Hope G...
02/27/2026

We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors & Friends of APDA supporters for making the upcoming APDA Magic of Hope Gala & Auction another spectacular success! Your generosity and support bring hope and light to our community. Together, weโ€™re creating a brighter future for everyone impacted by PD.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make magic happen! ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒŸ

KPMG
Modern Design + Construction
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston
Home Instead
PensionmarkMeridien
Shoreham Bank
The Mita Team
Navigant Credit Union
Jeff Walsh
AbbVie
Medtronic
Supernus Pharmaceuticals


Still room to join us on March 7, a few days left to purchase:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ri_parkinson_gala_2026/

Celebrating the Magic of Hope! โœจA huge thank you to Omni Providence, Luke Renchen Entertainment, Dukas Auctioneer Group,...
02/25/2026

Celebrating the Magic of Hope! โœจ

A huge thank you to Omni Providence, Luke Renchen Entertainment, Dukas Auctioneer Group, Ten31 Productions, and Kurt Stickel Photography for your incredible support and dedication. Your contributions help make our vision a reality, and we couldnโ€™t do it without you.

There's still time to join us for an unforgettable evening filled with hope, inspiration, and magic on March 7 at our Gala. Letโ€™s come together to make a differenceโ€”hope is the most powerful magic of all!

Details: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ri_parkinson_gala_2026/

02/22/2026

Two weeks away!

We're happy to share dates and registration pages are LIVE for these programs and events: ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ The PRESS Program for those...
02/20/2026

We're happy to share dates and registration pages are LIVE for these programs and events:

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ The PRESS Program for those newly diagnosed โ€” An 8-week program for those diagnosed in the last 5 years, providing support and resources to start your journey.

โ›ณ Registration is now open for the June 1 Golf Tournament, featuring sponsorship opportunities and foursome tickets โ€” perfect for a day of fun and giving back! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ The September 26 Optimism Walk & 5K Fun Run site is live! Start planning your teamโ€™s efforts to raise PD awareness this year and join us in a day of education, connection, and making a difference!

You can find all upcoming event details here:
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/rhode-island/events-ri-2/

Magic of Hope Gala & Auction | March 7, 2026๐ŸŒŸThe journey begins with a ticket. Celebrate hope, embrace change โ€” your pre...
02/18/2026

Magic of Hope Gala & Auction | March 7, 2026

๐ŸŒŸThe journey begins with a ticket. Celebrate hope, embrace change โ€” your presence can transform lives. Join us at the gala and be part of something extraordinary.

Last call to join us! If you can't be there in person, become a Virtual Fund-a-Need supporter of $100 or more and get recognized that evening for your support!

Details, Tickets, or to Support: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ri_parkinson_gala_2026/

โค๏ธ Happy Valentine's Day to our incredible Parkinsonโ€™s community! At APDA, we are continually inspired by your strength,...
02/14/2026

โค๏ธ Happy Valentine's Day to our incredible Parkinsonโ€™s community!

At APDA, we are continually inspired by your strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Today, we celebrate YOU โ€” the fighters, the caregivers, the supporters โ€” and the love that binds us all. Remember, you are not alone on this journey. Together, we stand united in hope, courage, and compassion.

With love and appreciation,
The Rhode Island Chapter Team

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธJoin us for the next episode of Thriving Through Speech Therapy on Feb 11, 2026, at 3 PM ET. Speech pathologists Dr. W...
02/09/2026

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธJoin us for the next episode of Thriving Through Speech Therapy on Feb 11, 2026, at 3 PM ET.

Speech pathologists Dr. Williams-Wood and Olivia Bayer will share strategies to improve voice, facial expression, and swallowing in Parkinsonโ€™s. Learn evidence-based techniques to boost clarity and confidence, and get your questions answered live. Register today!

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/thriving-through-speech-therapy-techniques-and-strategies-for-voice-and-swallowing/

๐ŸŒŸ Join Us for an Unforgettable Night with a Purpose! ๐ŸŒŸThis year, weโ€™re thrilled to invite you to our Annual Magic of Hop...
02/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Join Us for an Unforgettable Night with a Purpose! ๐ŸŒŸ

This year, weโ€™re thrilled to invite you to our Annual Magic of Hope Gala & Auction on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the stunning Omni Providence Hotel. Itโ€™s an evening full of hope, community, and excitement โ€” and itโ€™s all in support of families facing Parkinsonโ€™s. Every donation helps us provide vital programs and services in the local community, and fund groundbreaking research to improve lives!

โœจ Join us for an elegant cocktail hour, dinner, auction, entertainment & dancing. Doors open at 6pm.

This exciting auction is featuring exclusive experiences and items, including:

๐ŸดNewport Polo outing for 10 & picnic gearโ€” perfect for a summer day with friends!
๐Ÿ€Boston Celtics tickets with great seats โ€” cheer on our beloved team!
๐ŸŒœBellini Restaurants Chefโ€™s four-course tasting menu plus a luxurious stay at the beautiful Beatrice Hotel!

Secure your tickets now at www.apdaparkinson.org/ri and join us in turning hope into action! Canโ€™t make it? Consider making a donation to help us reach our fundraising goal.

Together, with community partners like our presenting sponsor, KPMG, we can create a brighter future for families affected by Parkinsonโ€™s. Letโ€™s make this night one to remember โ€” full of hope, generosity, and community spirit! ๐Ÿ’™

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ญ ๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐›๐ข๐ง๐  - ๐“๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ!๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธAPDA Rhode Island is proud to partner with Up...
01/30/2026

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ญ ๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐›๐ข๐ง๐  - ๐“๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ!

๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธAPDA Rhode Island is proud to partner with Up ENDing Parkinsonโ€™s with a community grant to keep this exciting climbing program accessible for our PD community.

Join Rock Spot Climbing Lincoln or Rock Spot Peace Dale locations, each Friday at 1:00 PM for weekly climbing sessions designed specifically for people with Parkinsonโ€™s. Up ENDing Parkinsonโ€™s is a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life through adaptive rock climbing and movement classes that help with balance, coordination, muscle stiffness, and more.

The idea of rock climbing may sound thrilling but also daunting. Rest assured, they begin at a gentle pace with each person after consulting, meeting you where you are and taking the time to support you in making small, meaningful progress toward success at the gym!

Rock Spot is offering discounted day passes for participants, and members or punch pass users can join at no extra cost. Letโ€™s climb to a stronger 2026!

Learn more about the program visit:
www.rockspotclimbing.com/parkinsons

๐”๐ฉ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐’ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ | ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”This 8-week program, APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Se...
01/29/2026

๐”๐ฉ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐’ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ | ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

This 8-week program, APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Servicesโ„ข (PRESS), provides an opportunity for people with Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) and one partner or another family member to meet with others facing a similar experience and share coping strategies regarding day-to-day issues related to living with Parkinsonโ€™s. For many people with PD, the program is a gateway into PD education, support services, and advocacy available in your community. PRESS is a place to share feelings in a safe, caring environment and gather to share information and resources. This program is facilitated by a licensed social worker and includes guest speakers.

The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinsonโ€™s disease within the last five years and one partner or other family member. There is no cost for this program.

โŒš๏ธDate & Time: Tuesdays, March 10 - April 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
๐Ÿ“Location: Home Computer - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LISCW

For the registration link and more program details, including topics, visit the upcoming events page:
www.apdaparkinson.org/community/rhode-island/events-ri-2

Questions? Contact the Info and Referral Center, Laurie Ann Oliveira at 401-455-6337 or LAOliveira@butler.org

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„!Thursday, January 29th at 2:00 pm ETVirtual Webinar: Caring with Confidence: Self-Care While Supporting a Paren...
01/29/2026

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„!
Thursday, January 29th at 2:00 pm ET
Virtual Webinar: Caring with Confidence: Self-Care While Supporting a Parent with Parkinsonโ€™s

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐˜: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/caring-with-confidence-self-care-while-supporting-a-parent-with-parkinsons/

When youโ€™re supporting a parent with Parkinsonโ€™s, itโ€™s easy to lose sight of your own needs. In this empowering session, Lianna Marie โ€” author, speaker, and lifelong advocate whose mother lived with Parkinsonโ€™s for 30 years โ€” shares hard-earned insights from her personal caregiving journey. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, recognizing caregiver burnout, and reclaiming balance.

This talk is a compassionate guide for anyone striving to care for themselves while showing up fully for a loved one with PD. Lianna will be answering questions from the audience, so register now and please submit your questions.

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