Upcoming Missouri Chapter Events & Programs
2026 Southern Illinois Optimism Walk –
Saturday, September 26th
Saturday, September 26th
Location: Tri Township Park, 410 Wickliffe St., Troy, IL 62294
Join us in Troy, IL for the APDA Southern Illinois Optimism Walk! This inspiring community event brings together individuals, families, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease programs right here in our region. Whether you walk, donate, or cheer from the sidelines, your support helps make a meaningful difference.
2026 Missouri Optimism Walk –
Saturday, October 10th
Saturday, October 10th
NEW Location: Westminster Christian Academy, 800 Maryville Centre Dr., Town and Country, MO 63017
Join APDA Missouri for our Optimism Walk at our NEW LOCATION! This year we are excited to bring the walk to Westminster Christian Academy in Town and Country. Bringing together community members, families, and supporters in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. We can’t wait to see you there!
Ask the Doctor with Joel Perlmutter, MD
An APDA Parkinson’s Education Program
Monday, November 23rd
1:30 – 2:30 pm, doors open at 1:00 pm
Location: Clark Family Branch Library – Room C, 1640 S Lindbergh Blvd
This session is designed to give members of the Parkinson’s community the opportunity to hear directly from a highly respected expert and receive guidance on topics that are important to them. Dr. Perlmutter will address questions related to Parkinson’s disease, treatment approaches, symptom management, research developments, quality of life, caregiving, and more.
PD Essentials
Upcoming sessions:
November 6th at 1:30, in person
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the past two years, PD Essentials is a one-hour, in-person session where you can ask questions, ease concerns, and get connected to helpful local and national resources.