THE OPTIMIST RELEASE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, April 18
Water’s Edge Winery, Norfolk
Join APDA Virginia & Water’s Edge Winery in Norfolk for a new special release of “The Optimist”, a special wine made as a fundraiser to support APDA Virginia’s mission to fight back against PD. A portion of sales from each bottle sold will benefit APDA Virginia.
Stay for dinner and mention the fundraiser to your waitstaff and an additional 10% will be donated from your dinner check!
PUNCH OUT PARKINSON’S FUNDRAISER
Saturday, April 18
Virginia Beer Company, Williamsburg
Join APDA Virginia, Rock Steady Boxing APEX, and The Virginia Beer Company for the 6th annual release of Punch’D! This year VBC is featuring “Golden Gloves” a special golden ale where $4 from every 4 pack sold will benefit APDA Virginia. Come visit us, sign up for the walk or the conference, and participate in some fun activities while listening to music and visiting food trucks!
PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, April 21
Wasserhund Brewing Company, Virginia Beach
Join APDA Virginia and Wasserhund Brewing Company in Virginia Beach for a night of FUNdraising with music bingo! 25% of all taproom proceeds will benefit APDA Virginia education programs. Pick up some resources and sign up for the walk, too. Bring your musical knowledge with you!
NORFOLK OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, May 2
Plum Point Park & Elizabeth River Trail
The Norfolk Optimism Walk will be held this year at Plum Point Park along the Elizabeth River Trail! Help us reach our fundraising goal to support the Parkinson’s education programs, resources, and support service, and research in Virginia. There will be music, resources and health fair, food trucks, face painting, a walk, awards, and more!
CLASSIC CAR CRUISER FUNDRAISER
Sunday, May 31, Williamsburg
Williamsburg Antique Mall
500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg VA 23188
The annual Classic Car Cruiser Showcase during the Williamsburg Antique Mall anniversary sale weekend is back! Come out to support the chapter, learn more about Parkinson’s, classic cars, and find some unique treasures inside the antique mall!
VIRGINIA PARKINSON’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, June 6, Williamsburg
William & Mary College of Education
Join us for a full-day conference to learn the latest research updates and resources for Parkinson’s.
The conference will feature several speakers and panelists from across Virginia discussing the latest research, resources, and treatments for Parkinson’s.
PARKINSON’S EDUCATION DAY – FREDERICKSBURG
Friday, June 26, Fredericksburg
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Join APDA Virginia & local experts as we discuss several special topics on Parkinson’s disease from VCU, Home Instead, and learn from one of APDA’s national grant awardees!
Light refreshments provided. Program is free and open to the community.
SUFFOLK OPTIMISM WALK
Saturday, September 12
The Suffolk Optimism Walk will be held this year at the trail at Lake Prince Woods! Help us reach our fundraising goal to support the Parkinson’s education programs, resources, and support service, and research in Virginia. There will be music, resources and health fair, food trucks, line dancing, awards, and more!
COMING SOON SAVE THE DATES!
Parkinson’s Education Day, Virginia Beach 7.10.26
Virginia Parkinson’s Conference, Roanoke 9.19.26
Putting Out Parkinson’s Golf Tournament October
Holiday Party, Newport News, December