Lunch & Learn Series

Topic: Understanding DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Who: Matthew Schneider & Greg Allen, from Medtronic
When: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026, 1-2pm

Where: Parkinson's Center YMCA

Enjoy a free lunch, but you must register in advance here.

Cards Against Parkinson's benefit tournament is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Mountain View Firehouse (2 Shafter Ave, Troy, NY). [1]

Event Details:

• Venue: Mt View Firehouse, 2 Shafter Ave, Troy, NY.

• Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026.

• Time: 11:00 AM (Doors open at 10:30 AM).

• Buy-in: $150 (100% payout).

• Structure: 50K starting stack with 20-minute blinds. One re-buy is allowed per person for the first 2 hours.

• Purpose: Benefiting the Parkinson's Center YMCA.

This event is part of the Capital District Charity Poker Tour (Season 5, Event #3

For more details or to pre-register call/text:

KERLAN'

518-641-1623

Parkinson's Unity Walk

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:30am

Where: Central Park, New York City

Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation to walk toward a world without Parkinson's. To register or to make a donation, click here

The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition is hosting a FREE event for caregivers on Saturday, April 25th from 8 AM – 1 PM at the Hudson Valley Community College.

Attached is a flyer and graphic with additional information. Would you help us share this event with the caregivers who participate in your Capital District Parkinson’s support group?

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register online or by email/phone to crcaregivercoalition@gmail.com or 518-250-6867.

Friday, May 1 @ 4 PM EDT

True Pickleball Club, 195 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110

Join Us for a Night of Pickleball, Purpose & Community!

Come swing your paddle for a cause close to our hearts! On Friday, May 1st from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Stand Up To Parkinson's is hosting an unforgettable evening of pickleball, live music, food, and fun. All to raise funds that will go straight towards improving the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease in the Capital Region.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just picking up a paddle for the first time, there's a spot for you at this event. Every ticket purchased goes directly toward making a difference.

Read more / Purchase tickets

HelpForPD 

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: Parkinson’s Center YMCA, Hannaford Plaza, 98 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY 12205 (Directions)

The event Keynote Speaker is Dr. Ray Dorsey, author of the book “The Parkinson’s Plan”

See the Event Agenda

About the Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ray Dorsey

Dr. Ray Dorsey is a world-renowned neurologist and a leading voice in the fight to end Parkinson’s disease. As a pioneer in PD research and advocacy, his work highlights the critical link between environmental toxins and the rising rates of the disease. He is the co-author of the influential book "The Parkinson's Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment," and is widely respected for his ability to translate complex science into actionable public health strategies. Dr. Dorsey’s mission is to motivate systemic change by:

• Reducing exposure to harmful environmental chemicals.

• Improving access to specialized care for all patients.

• Accelerating research toward a cure through global collaboration.

We are offering two identical sessions to accommodate your schedule. Please join us for the one that works best for you:

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• Morning Session: 8:30 to 11:30

• Afternoon Session: 12:30 to 3:30

The afternoon session seats are now "sold out" and no longer available.

You can still register for the morning session.

Space is limited. Registration required. [Click here to register]

Parkinson's Symposium

Moving Forward Together

An annual educational program for those living with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. 

Location: Marriott Albany

189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

The symposium will be an in-person event with attendance capped at 450. Please visit this link to register by Friday, May 29, 2026. The registration form includes a consent to be videotaped, so each attendee will need to fill out this form.

For more information, call 518-264-2888.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation would like to invite you to a rally in support of legislation that would ban the use of paraquat - a toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease - in New York State. 

The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s advocates have long called for the national ban of paraquat, as the link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease has been known for decades. More than 70 countries — including the European Union and China — have already banned paraquat, yet it remains in use in the U.S.   

In order to get this bill across the finish line, we need to make our voices heard. This rally will bring supporters together to deliver a clear message to lawmakers: New York can protect public health by banning paraquat.

Join us at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Wednesday, May 13 to urge lawmakers to ban paraquat.

Register [HERE]

ABOUT CONGRESS

What: 7th World Parkinson Congress
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sun., May 24 – Wed., May 27, 2026
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center

https://wpc2026.org/#

Please Join Us

Free and open to the public,

but participants must register in

advance. Lunch will be provided.

These programs are an opportunity for patients with

Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, and

their family members, to learn about the benefits and risks

of DBS therapy from Albany Medical Center’s functional

neurosurgeon and movement disorder neurologist.

To register or for more information,

please call 518-262-1643 or

email movement@amc.edu