American Parkinson Disease Association - APDA Northwest Chapter

12/11/2025

📢 ENDS TOMORROW! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to shop for a cause.

It's not too late to find the perfect gift - until end of day tomorrow Dec 12, 50% (FIFTY PERCENT‼️) of all Park Lane Jewelry purchases made thru the link bit.ly/APDAholiday will be donated to APDA’s Magic of Hope Gala & Auction, supporting vital support programs, education, and research for our local Parkinson's community.

It’s the perfect time to treat yourself or someone you love with Park Lane’s everyday customer special:
➡️ Buy 2 items at full price (your least expensive),
➡️ Get up to 4 additional items (your most expensive) for 50% off!

Be sure to shop through the link bit.ly/APDAholiday so your purchase benefits APDA. Happy holiday shopping!

12/05/2025

🚨 Shop for a cause and make an impact! 🚨

From now through December 12th, 50% of all Park Lane Jewelry purchases made through this link - bit.ly/APDAholiday - will be donated to APDA’s Magic of Hope Gala & Auction, supporting vital support programs, education, and research for our local Parkinson’s community.

It’s the perfect time to treat yourself or someone you love with Park Lane’s beautiful and affordable jewelry. Happy holiday shopping!

12/03/2025

Good news! 🎉Our match deadline has been extended until midnight tonight, 12/3! It’s so important to reach this goal so that we can provide THREE TIMES as much support, resources, education, and research funding as possible.

http://www.apdaparkinson.org/nw

12/02/2025

TODAY is Giving Tuesday and our match is now a 3X MATCH! 💙💙💙

We have until midnight tonight to TRIPLE our initial $15,000 gift and raise $45,000! If we meet our goal, your donation will go 3X as far to support the Parkinson’s community. Our vision is a world without Parkinson’s disease, but until that day comes, we’re doing everything we can to make sure everyone affected by Parkinson’s disease can live life to the fullest.

http://www.apdaparkinson.org/nw

11/29/2025

We have received an incredible $15,000 gift from an anonymous group of donors. If you help us match that amount by midnight on Giving Tuesday, December 2, you can provide TWICE the support to our PD community! Help us fund 2X the care, education, and support.

http://www.apdaparkinson.org/nw

11/28/2025

🔎What types of Parkinson’s disease research are your donations currently helping APDA fund? Great question! Here are a few highlights:

🎯Krithi Irmady, MD, PhD, aims to uncover potential targets for treating both PD and levodopa-induced dyskinesia.

♀️Michelle Fullar, MD, is studying how a new decision support tool may help women become more informed and supported when deciding whether deep brain stimulation surgery is right for them.

🔬Gaurav Chattree, MD’s goal is to pinpoint the specific types of brain cells that malfunction in Parkinson’s disease in order to guide new treatments.

💰APDA has awarded $4.04 million in new PD research funding for the year ahead. Your support as APDA donors helps support this critical research. Thank you! 💙💚

See a full list of initiatives on our website: http://apda.link/CHResearchFunding25-26

DID YOU KNOW? APDA Northwest is the sole funder of our local Parkinson's Disease Research Registry, which connects local researchers to potential study participants, and helps research happen faster!

Your gift today - or on Giving Tuesday - supports promising research! http://www.apdaparkinson.org/nw

11/27/2025

From Our Table to Yours

Wishing you a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by friends, family, and the warmth of good company. May your day be filled with gratitude, laughter, and love.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to you!

11/26/2025

We know life with PD can be hard sometimes—or even most of the time—for both those living with PD and their care partners. We’re here for you every step of the way. APDA Northwest offers online and in-person support groups. Visit our website or contact us to see what’s available in the area. We hope you’ll join us!

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/northwest/resources-support/support-groups/

Support groups are just one of the many ways APDA is committed to building community, and these valuable resources are available thanks to the generosity of our donors. 💙💚

11/19/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our longtime Premier Sponsor, Cameron Catering, for their incredible support of the 24th Annual Magic of Hope Gala & Auction! Your continued partnership and generosity helps make this inspiring evening possible. We can’t wait to celebrate together on Saturday, March 14 at the Sheraton Grand Seattle!

Registration opens at the end of December! Mark your calendar to join us as we shine a spotlight on the power of persistence, possibility, and OPTIMISM!

11/15/2025

📢Register now to save a seat! Free Twin Falls & Boise PD events! 🎟️ 🎫 bit.ly/NEWtoPD

Join us for a 60-minute interactive, informational “PD Essentials” session. Perfect for those who want to learn more about:
💙 an overview of Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
🩵 discover free local, regional, & national resources and support
💜 engage with your local PD community.
🧠 🩺 Perfect for anyone new(er) to Parkinson’s Disease and/or APDA (& all the free APDA Northwest programs & resources), including family members & friends of those newly diagnosed, healthcare providers, service providers supporting others with PD, and anyone who would like to know more.

🔍 📖 Ask questions, share insights, get support, & connect with others.

📣🔓Immediately after the PD Essentials chat, share your PD experiences & needs during a “Listen & Learn” chat. We’d love to hear from you regarding how APDA Northwest can best support you & your local PD community. We’ll provide light snacks & beverages and lots of free resources & information.
“PD Essentials” is free to attend, but registration is required.

📍 TWIN FALLS - Twin Falls Public Library (201 4th Ave E. Twin Falls, ID) 🏠✨✨
🗓️ Wed., Nov. 19th, 2025. Check-In: 11 AM, Program Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🕙
📌BOISE – Boise Library! at Hillcrest (5246 W Overland Rd. Boise, ID) 🌳🌲🌳
📆 Thurs., Nov. 20th, 2025. ⏰ Check-In: 12:30 PM, Program Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
💻 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/NEWtoPD 👈🏼

New Diagnosis Packet APDA Northwest has put together a packet of information to help people who have recently received a Parkinson’s diagnosis. These materials will get you connected to local resources and help answer questions in order to gain a better understanding of PD. To request a packet in ...

11/13/2025

Please join APDA in welcoming our newest Board member, Jake Miller. Inspired by his grandfather’s saying, “Do your giving while you’re living,” Jake is passionate about using his experience to make a difference through the APDA Northwest Chapter and to support those living with Parkinson’s disease.

Jake grew up in Rhode Island and, together with his wife of 40 years, Betsy, raised four kids in rural Pennsylvania before enjoying the ranching life outside Fort Worth, TX. In 2021, they settled in Silverdale, WA, where they love being part of the Pacific Northwest community.

A Lehigh University grad, Jake has spent his career building partnerships and strategic alliances across the telecom and digital infrastructure industries.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.

The dedication, courage, and sacrifice of all veterans safeguard the freedoms we cherish and inspire us to pursue our mission at APDA with the same level of commitment.

To those of you who have served, or have had loved ones in the military, we extend our heartfelt gratitude.