Connecting Through Art
This program is being rescheduled for a later date, more details coming soon!
PD Essentials
Two offerings: Offered in Woonsocket on April 16, and Pawtucket on Friday April 26. Details below.
PD Essentials is a concise yet very informative overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that explains the basics of PD, symptoms, treatments, and more. It is particularly well-suited for people who have been newly diagnosed, or if you know or care for someone with PD and/or want to learn more about the disease process. There is no cost to attend the PD ESSENTIALS program, but pre-registration is encouraged.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30 am | Location: Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI
To register for the Woonsocket program contact: The Woonsocket Senior Center at 401-766-3734.
Friday, April 26, 2024, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm | Location: Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main St, Pawtucket, RI
To register or questions, please contact Laurie Ann Oliveira at 401-455-6337 LAOliveira@butler.org.
- April 8 – April 14 the State House will be lit RED in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
- April 22 – The Olde Theater Diner in Coventry RI is donating 10% of sales, this event is organized by Team Nonno’s Fighting Irish! Olde Theater Diner Home Page
- April – All of April, Moniker Brewery is providing the option to donate to the APDA RI Chapter at check out! This event is organized by Team pdbuzzNPT: Moniker Brewery Home Page
- May 11 -3rd Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser, at the Smithfield Elks, organized by Team Golomboski. For tickets and more information, visit: Parkinson’s Awareness – Funny 4 Funds Comedy Show
16th Annual Driving Away Parkinson’s Golf Tournament, Quidnessett Country Club
Monday, June 3, 2024
The Rhode Island Chapter Annual Driving Away Parkinson’s Golf Tournament is an incredible day of fundraising for an important cause, featuring a beautiful golf outing overlooking the bay! Join us for a day of golf, lunch, dinner reception, raffle, auction and more!
You can register for this event, or sponsor here.
26th Annual Optimism Walk & 5k Fun Run, Warwick City Park
Saturday, September 28, 2024
We are excited for the next 2024 APDA Optimism Walk season!
The Optimism Walk is a family-friendly fundraising event that offers a short walk and 5k Fun Run option, and is an important opportunity for friends, families, and individuals impacted by Parkinson’s to take their passion for the cause and participate in an experience aimed to improve the lives for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. The event registration starts at 9:00am, the Optimism Walk and 5k Fun Run take off late morning, followed by lunch and a ceremony with raffle winners and awards. Participants and sponsors are encouraged to share photos and stories of the day using #OptimismWalk to show strength in optimism and hope in progress. You can register here!
Inaugural Magic of Hope Gala & Auction, Providence Omni Hotel
January 18, 2025
The inaugural Magic of Hope Gala & Auction in Rhode Island is predicted to be one of our region’s largest fundraisers of the year as well as a highly memorable celebration! It will be held at the beautiful Providence Omni Hotel, in the heart of downtown Providence. All proceeds benefit APDA Rhode Island and support our local programs, services, and research for the Parkinson’s community. Join us for a fun-filled night of cocktails, dinner, merriment and more at the APDA Magic of Hope Gala & Auction. Further event details and ticket sales coming soon.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please email: apdari@apdaparkinson.org
