For everyone who donated to us during our
Annual Appeal campaign, thank you very much for
your generous support!

New days, new time, new moments
ahead are waiting for you.
May the upcoming days light up your life. 

Make it your resolution to get involved
in the Parkinson's community this year! Events 
over the next few months are listed below.

  Upcoming events below..

2020 Caregiver Summit
Scholarship Opportunity for Support Group Leaders
Saturday, May 16, 2020
DEADLINE TO ENTER: JANUARY 3, 2020

A big part of making life better for people with Parkinson’s
is taking care of the people who care for them. Each person
with Parkinson’s is unique, and so is each care partner. Care
partners have an enormous, often underappreciated job. The
2020 Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Summit | Cumbre
Para Cuidadores was designed with care partners in mind,
and is recommended for anyone caring for someone living
with PD, including spouses, partners, children or friends. 
We know how important Support Group Leaders are to the Parkinson’s Community, so we created this scholarship
opportunity to make sure that you are able to attend
our Care Partner Summit and share the experience
with your group.

Scholarships up to $1,000 are available to support costs associated with travel to the Summit.
Preference will be given to support group leaders who are also former or current caregivers/care
partners of a loved one with PD.

For more information, click here!

Saturday, January 11, 2020

For nearly two decades, Dr. Dauer’s groundbreaking research has been focused on the
molecular basis of dystonia and the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease. 
Attend this presentation to learn about the latest in Parkinson’s research.

William T. Dauer, MD, a neurologist acclaimed for his research in dystonia and Parkinson’s
disease is the Director of the Peter O’Donnell, Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern
Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

Click here to register!

For more information, email Nicole Cool at cool@musc.edu.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY - UNC

UNC is looking for people with Parkinson’s who have
orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure dropping,
often when you stand up) to participate in research.

a.       The purpose of the study is to investigate whether
brain MRI scans can be useful in understanding autonomic
nervous system dysfunction in people with Parkinson’s disease.

b.       If you would like to learn more and see if you are
eligible to participate, please contact Diana Drazheva at didana@neurology.unc.edu or 919-962-5336

January 14 - "Nutrition for Parkinson's Disease" with
Chantel Otelsberg, MS, RDN, LDN,
Registered Dietician Nutritionist
FREE TO ATTEND - RSVP BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
TO (704) 944-6792

Community Grants

Parkinson’s Foundation community grants further the health, wellness and education
of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) across the nation. These community-based grants help
fund education and outreach programs, along with local research initiatives, that address unmet
needs in the Parkinson’s community. Since 2011, the Parkinson's Foundation has funded more than 338 community-based programs that make life better for people living with PD.

During this grant cycle, the Parkinson’s Foundation will award $1.5 million in community grants,
ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per grant application.
All Parkinson’s-related programs are eligible to apply.

Click here for more information or to apply!

For more information, contact Sandy at
swbsun@aol.com or (678) 576-9553.

SUNOVION RESUBMITS NEW DRUG APPLICATION
FOR APOMORPHINE SUBLINGUAL FILM

Click here to read the full article.

Click here to learn more/apply!

Research Opportunity!

Participants Needed for a Research Study on Social
Communication in Parkinson’s Disease
- Men and women between the ages of 18 – 90
who have Parkinson’s Disease and their caregiver. 

What it is about: The purpose of this research is to
determine the social-communicative needs of people
with Parkinson’s disease to increase quality of life and
social interactions. By doing this research, we hope to
learn what the specific needs of people with
Parkinson’s Disease are related to social communication
to determine if there is a need for specific therapy protocols.
Your participation is completely voluntary. 

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 minutes. 

Place: This study will be conducted using
an online questionnaire. 

Interested?
Contact Kathrin Rothermich at 252-744-2329
or write an email to SCONE-LAB@ecu.edu.

Participate in Research!

A research company is looking for input from Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers through
an online study.  This is an excellent opportunity to share experiences and opinions that may
help shape the development of new treatments.  The study is 30 minutes long, and if you
qualify, the compensation is $50. In order to be invited to the study, you can sign up for the Rare
Patient Voice panel at https://rarepatientvoice.com/rpv.  Your contact information will be used
ONLY to send you survey invitations; you will not be subjected to any type of solicitation or
put on any mailing lists. Your personal information will not be shared with any other parties.
All answers are tabulated anonymously and reported in combination with other respondents.

Thanks for your interest in sharing your opinion!

Next Expert Briefing: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 1 PM
"Optimal Exercise Strategies for
Stability, Stamina and Strength"
Click here to register/learn more!

NEW BERN, NC - NEW ROCK STEADY BOXING CLASS

CALL (571) 215-9282 for more information. 

Parkinson's Disease Newly Diagnosed Orientation
Friday, February 21, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Charleston, SC

TOPIC: Let's Talk About It: Symptoms Beneath the Surface
Winston Salem, NC
For more information visit: parkinson.org/carolinatalk

TOPIC: Living with Parkinson's Disease Symposium
Charleston, SC
For more information visit: parkinson.org/MUSCPF

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