Press Room
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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and The Parkinson Alliance Announce Transition of the Parkinson’s Unity Walk
– Parkinson’s Unity Walk — annual fundraiser that gathers thousands from the PD community in Central Walk — to transition from The Parkinson Alliance to Michael J. Fox Foundation as of October 1, 2022 (for April 2023 event) – Unity Walk staff will work …
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The 28th Annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk Was Back in New York’s Central Park Raising Over $850,000 for Parkinson’s Disease Research
Since our inception in 1994, the Unity Walk has raised more than $29 million to support essential research and ultimately find a cure to end Parkinson’s disease. KINGSTON, N.J. (RELEASE DATE JUNE 22, 2022) — The Parkinson Alliance is pleased to announ …
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John and Edna Ball Announce Retirement From Co-Chairmanship of Team Parkinson and Recap on the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon and LA Big 5K Race Weekend
KINGSTON, N.J. (April 12, 2022) — The Parkinson Alliance announced today that John and Edna Ball, Co-Chairs of Team Parkinson since 1999, have decided to retire effective after the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon and LA Big 5K campaign. Join us in congratul …
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The Parkinson Alliance Partners With The College of New Jersey for Cannabis Survey for Next Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Survey
(January 20, 2022) – The Parkinson Alliance continues its long history of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Surveys with its next survey conducted in partnership with Dr. Sandy Gibson from the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Je …
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The 27th Annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk Was Held Virtually This Year, Exceeding Expectations, Raising More Than $600,000 to Fund Parkinson’s Disease Research
Since its inception, the Unity Walk has raised more than $28 million to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and to work towards a cure! KINGSTON, N.J. (RELEASE DATE JUNE 22, 2021) — The Parkinson Alliance is pleased to announce that the 27th …
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Maryum “May May” Ali Joins the Parkinson’s Unity Walk Board of Directors
Kingston, N.J., February 16, 2021 – The Parkinson Alliance announced today the appointment of Maryum “May May” Ali to the Board of Directors of the Parkinson’s Unity Walk. Parkinson’s Unity Walk, the largest single-day grassroots fundraiser for Parkins …
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The Parkinson Alliance Reports Survey Findings on Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease from the Patient’s Perspective
KINGSTON, N.J., October 21, 2020 — The Parkinson Alliance released the results of their 32nd survey-based research entitled, Revisiting Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease: Motor Symptoms and Quality of Life from the Patient’s Perspective. There were …
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The 26th Annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk Was a Virtual Celebration Raising Over $545,000 for Parkinson’s Disease Research
More than $27 million has been raised by the Unity Walk over the years to fund research for a cure and improve the lives of patients living with Parkinson’s KINGSTON, N.J. (September 15, 2020) — The Parkinson Alliance is pleased to announce that the 2 …
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The 26th Parkinson’s Unity Walk Goes Virtual! Join Us on Saturday, July 11th at 11:00 am ET and Support Awareness and Research for Better Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
KINGSTON, N.J. (June 23, 2020) – The Parkinson Alliance announced today that the 26th annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk, our in-person event in New York City’s Central Park previously scheduled for April 25th, will now take place virtually on July 11th at …
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Team Parkinson Receives Most Outstanding Growth Award at 2020 LA Marathon
The Parkinson Alliance announced that thanks to their supporters, the 21st Team Parkinson raised over $72,000 in support of Parkinson’s disease research at the Los Angeles Marathon and LA BIG 5K, held on March 7th and 8th, 2020, in Los Angeles, CA. The …