July 29th is Neuro Night with the Washington Wild Things! Spend an evening out and "catch" a local game, all while supporting organization doing great work for PD and other neurological disorders. A portion of the profits will benefit PFWPA. Purchase tickets through the QR code.

Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in the past two years or care for someone who has? We're happy to introduce a new virtual support group that centers the challenges that come with a new diagnosis. Meetings will begin on August 7th. Sign up today!

Does your parent or parental figure live with Parkinson's? We're here to offer provide a safe space for you to discuss the challenges of your parent's illness. Offered monthly, this support group will begin virtually on August 20th. Email Andrew to learn more and sign up!

We're less than two months away from our annual Step Forward fundraiser event! Register your fundraising team and join us Sept. 27th for a celebration and walk around the Shrine center. We'll be joined by special guest Michael Okun, discussing his book, "The Parkinson's Plan."

In August, catch our BONUS webinar by environmental policy maker Geoff Horsfield and care partner Meg Ringler to discuss Paraquat, a toxic herbicide. We'll also speak to PA Rep. Natalie Mihalek about a bill that would ban Paraquat in PA. #parkinsonsawareness #pittsburgh #paraquat

The Mercer County Support Group is back with a new time and location! This monthly group will now meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm at the Buhl Club. The next meeting is August 20th.

Connecting with your natural environment has been proven to benefit both physical and mental health symptoms. Join the PPC at Frick Park for their Forest Bathing for Parkinson's event! Calm your mind with a walk through their new Sensory Trail and picnic with friends!

Do you struggle with the small, cramped handwriting known as micrographia? Register today for the Micrographia Virtual Workshop coming up in September and regain confidence in your writing! This 7-week course is offered for $25. Register today!

We're thrilled to announce that author Ray Dorsey, M.D. will be joining us at Step Forward this year! Ray will be giving a talk on his new book, The Parkinson's Plan, and will also have a book signing. Each family in attendance will receive one book, free of charge! Register now!

Join us on August 28th for our webinar on Voice Banking! Voice Banking uses speech generation technology to create recorded versions of the natural voice of a person who may have lost their speech to a disease like Parkinson's. Register to learn how voice banking could help you!

Are you a military service member or veteran with SCI or the primary caregiver of one? Are you the primary caregiver or a person with dementia? New research studies focusing on improving mobile apps for these groups are looking for participants! Details below.

Join Helltown Taproom this Wednesday for their incredible fundraiser to benefit PFWPA! One ticket gets you dinner and a drink for the night, as well as an evening of incredible live music! Chinese Auction and 50/50 tickets are sold day of. Grab your ticket today!

We're just over a month away from our annual Step Forward fundraiser! Join us Saturday, September 27th for an evening of food, music, and a Walk for Parkinson's. Register your fundraising team, or an individual profile, and start raising money and awareness today! #stepforward

We're excited to offer a new senior exercise class in partnership with Macedonia FACE, The KBK Foundation, and Danielle Michelle Esthetics! This in-person Mobility and Balance Class is FREE and open to seniors with Parkinson's. Classes begin September 4th at noon.

Register for Step Forward and create your fundraising page today! Proceeds help PFWPA maintain programs for the local Parkinson's community. The team who raises the most money will win a pizza party, and the highest raising individuals may win a prize valuing up to $500 dollars!

A Parkinson's diagnosis can lead to feeling distanced from your faith. In Jesus' Name support group offers a support group specifically designed for Christian Parkinson's patients wanting to restrengthen their relationship with Christ through their diagnosis. Learn more below.

Previously Drumfit for Parkinson's, now revamped into an all new Parkin' Beats class, this course is aimed not only to get you moving alongside a new community of friends, but to discover how activities like cardio drumming can benefit the Parkinson's community!

The University of Pittsburgh is offering a way for YOU to play a vital role in Parkinson's treatment: adopt a Pitt student to share your story with as they move through med school. Teach them what it's really like to be a patient and gain a companion through your medical journey.

Step Forward wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors. Special thank you to Amneal. Learn more about Amneal's Parkinson's treatment options online (amneal.com) or in-person at their vendor table at Step Forward on Sept 27th! pfwpa.org/2025-step-forw…

Get moving with one of our various weekly exercise classes. We offer both in-person and virtual classes for people at all stages of PD. Try something new and meet some great people too! pfwpa.org/calendar/