Neuroscience Cafe: Sleep, Life Balance, and Parkinson’s Disease
The March NeuroScience Cafe is this Thursday, March 14 and covers Sleep, Life Balance, and Parkinson’s Disease. Brought to you by UAB’s Comprehensive Neuroscience Center (CNC), the March cafe will be held at the Emmet O’Neal Library (Community Meeting Room, Emmet O’Neal Library 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook, AL 35213). For more information visit the event page.
Taste for a Cure 2019
PAA is thrilled to announce that Taste for a Cure 2019, presented by the Ernest G. DeBakey Charitable Foundation, is Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 PM. Join us at Haven on World Parkinson’s Day for another great evening of:
- Unique food, beer, wine and cocktail pairing conceived and prepared by an all-star team of local chefs from these restaurants: Black Sheep Kitchen, Bistro V, Dinner, Golden Rule BBQ, Irondale Cafe, Jack Browns, Little Donkey, Ovenbird, and Taj India.
- Unforgettable live with Granger Thagard & Associates and silent auction items like beach condos, artwork, jewelry, and more.
Proceeds from Taste for a Cure 2019 benefit medical research towards a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Follow this link to purchase tickets online now. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest event details. If you’d like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact Mary T Miller for more information.
The Season of Giving
PAA is blessed to have an active, passionate, and growing support network of board members, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and thought leaders. It is because of this generous support – by people just like you – that PAA continues to fulfill and grow the promise of its mission to improve the lives of Parkinson’s patients, caregivers, and loved ones throughout Alabama. We hope you’ll consider a donation to the Parkinson Association of Alabama as part of your holiday giving plans. Every donation matters and plays a role in delivering the PD research and care programs that benefit those affected by Parkinson’s throughout the State.
Click here to donate online or contact Mary T if you’d like to send the gift of a PAA donation to a friend or loved one. For gift donations, we can send the lucky recipient a beautiful card on your behalf to notify them of your gift.
2018 Alabama Parkinson Fighter Walk & 5K: Event Recap
Thanks to the PAA Jr. Board and other volunteers, the 2018 Alabama Parkinson Fighter Walk & 5K was a huge success! This years event included 350 participants and raised over…CLICK TO READ MORE
2018 Parkinson’s Symposium Media Archive
Our annual symposium draws PD patients, caregivers, and loved ones from all over Alabama to engage multiple thought leaders who are experts in Parkinson’s Disease research, treatment, care and other focus areas. Whether you’re a PD patient, caregiver, medical professional, advocate, or simply want know more about this complex disease – the Parkinson’s Symposium offers something for everyone.
This years event was Saturday, September 15 from 8:30AM to 2:00 PM at The Club (Ballroom) in Birmingham.
If you were unable to attend the 2018 Parkinson’s Symposium, we hope you’ll take a moment to review our media archive – speaker presentation materials and audio along with a photo gallery of all attendees and participants.
2018 Alabama Parkinson Fighter Walk and 5K
Registration is now open for the 2018 Alabama Parkinson Fighter Walk and 5K . Join us on October 27 at UAB Campus Green for a 5k Fighter run and Fighter walk. This years route will comprise of UAB and surrounding areas with all proceeds benefiting research towards a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.
Check the website periodically or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for the latest news on the 2018 Alabama Parkinson Fighter Walk and 5K. For more information, contact Mary T Miller.
2018 Parkinson’s Symposium
The Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) is again thrilled to host a Parkinson’s Symposium on Saturday, September 15 from 8:30AM to 2:00 PM at The Club (Ballroom) in Birmingham.
Our annual symposium draws PD patients, caregivers, and loved ones from all over Alabama to engage multiple thought leaders who are experts in Parkinson’s Disease research, treatment, care and other focus areas. Whether you’re a PD patient, caregiver, medical professional, advocate, or simply want know more about this complex disease – the Parkinson’s Symposium offers something for everyone.
We encourage everyone interested in attending the Symposium to register online using this link. A registration fee of $20 per person is requested, but not required, and includes lunch.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for the latest Symposium news or email the PAA Executive Director, Mary T Miller, for more information.