Events

Hope is a wonderful thing.
Something to be cherished and nurtured, something that will refresh us in return.
It can be found in each of us, and it can bring light into the darkest of places.
CANAL 5K RUN & WALK . . . The Parkinson Canal 5K Run & Walk is held each year to raise awareness of and provide funds for both national and local efforts to support those with Parkinson's disease and ultimately to find a cure. The annual Parkinson Canal 5K Run & Walk also fosters volunteerism in service to people afflicted with Parkinson's disease, their families. care givers, care partners and friends.
The 11th Annual Parkinson Canal Run & Walk is scheduled for Sunday,
April 26, 2009 at the Meridian Centre Park, Brighton NY
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PARKINSON DISEASE SYMPOSIUM . . .The 2008, 19th annual Parkinson Disease Symposium, sponsored by Parkinson Support Group of Upstate New York in partnership with the University of Rochester Department of Neurology,supported by Teva Neuroscience & Medtronic will be held on Saturday, September 20th at the Double Tree Inn, 1111 Jefferson Road, Henrietta (corner of Jeffreson Rd & East Henrietta Rd - former Holiday Inn). The 2007 theme is"Hope for Tomorrow - Living for Today".

More information about the 2008 PD Symposium and registration form can be found at the on-line Parkinson Post - click here.

ANNUAL SUPPORT GROUP PICNIC - - -Our 2008 annual PSGUNY picnic was held on Friday, July 18 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Brighton Town Park (indoor lodge) 777 Westfall Road. PSGUNY provided catered main dishes, picnickers supplied the veggies, salad & dessert to share. We promise you good food, fun games, pleasant music and unmatched fellowship. Reservations are encouraged by calling 234-5355 or sending an e-mail to reservations@psguny.org.
There is no cost to attend and donations are always welcome.

Details about the 2009 picnic coming soon.

HEALTH FAIR . . . PSGUNY participates in the annual Family Health Fair at the Dome Arena on the Monroe County Fair Grounds, The PSGUNY booth provides literature and information about PD and the local support group meetings and services..

The 2008 Family Health Fair is scheduled for October 16th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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