Upcoming Programs & Events Join our Community 2025 Rhode Island Optimism Walk & 5K Fun Run Mark your calendars and get ready to step up for Parkinson’s! Join us for the Rhode Island Optimism Walk & 5K Fun Run, as we come together to raise awareness and critical funds to support those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. 📅Saturday, September 27, 2025 | Warwick City Park, Stephen O’Connor Blvd, Warwick, RI Check-in and pre-event activities begin at 9:00 AM 5K Fun Run starting at 10:00 AM | Optimism Walk at 11:00 AM The Optimism Walk is more than just a walk—it’s a movement. Your participation helps provide local resources, support groups, exercise classes, and educational programs for the Parkinson’s community. Gather your family, friends, and colleagues to form a team or participate individually—all are welcome! Let’s walk & run with optimism, hope, and determination toward a brighter future for those living with Parkinson’s. Register as a Team or Individually – Today! 2026 Magic of Hope Gala & Auction Omni Providence HotelJoin us for a fun-filled night of cocktails, dinner, merriment, and more at the 2nd Annual Rhode Island Magic of Hope Gala & Auction! It’s a festive gathering in support of the local Parkinson’s community, with many ways to support the American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter. Every dollar raised goes to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest! Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, and an estimated one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease, including thousands of families in Rhode Island impacted by the disease. Our goal is to raise more than $100,000 from this year’s gala, increase awareness about PD, and support the local community, all while having a fabulous night together in the heart of downtown Providence! When & Where?Saturday, March 7, 2026Omni Providence | 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 pm.Silent Auction begins virtually on Friday, March 6, at Noon and closes on Saturday, March 7, at 8:45 pm. Secure your Gala Tickets or Sponsor
