Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia Chapter

10/31/2026

Parkinson’s can be TRICKy, but we’re here to TREAT you to free resources today and every day. 🩵🎃

Happy Halloween from your friends at the Parkinson’s Foundation!

10/30/2026

Subtle changes in the way we walk could offer new clues about Parkinson’s. 🚶‍♀️

Researchers are exploring how walking patterns may change before a diagnosis, opening new possibilities for earlier detection and understanding of the disease.

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A new study suggests that subtle changes in how people walk in everyday life may be detectable up to nearly seven years before a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

10/29/2026

Big strides are being made in Parkinson’s research. 🧠 From new discoveries to promising areas of study, this article highlights the progress that’s helping shape the future of Parkinson’s treatment and care.

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The first year after a Parkinson’s diagnosis may offer a unique window for clinical trial participation—making it a “golden year.”

10/28/2026

Living with Parkinson’s is a journey filled with challenges, adjustments and moments of resilience. Ethan Brown, MD, shares his story and offers a personal perspective on navigating life with Parkinson’s.

Take a closer look at his experience:

Ethan Brown, MD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Trailblazer Award, is striving to more firmly link early toxicant exposure to PD in humans.

10/27/2026

Occupational therapists help people with Parkinson’s disease remain independent and pursuing the activities they enjoy. 🤝

For World Occupational Therapy Day, learn more: Parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/physical-occupational-speech-therapies

10/26/2026

Looking for helpful resources about Parkinson’s? Explore our library of trusted information, including guides, tools, and resources designed to support people with Parkinson’s, care partners, and families.

Find resources to help you learn, navigate, and feel more informed along the way.

Explore the library:

Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library.

10/25/2026

💙 BECOME A PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION AMBASSADOR & GET A GIFT CARD!
Want to make a difference for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners across Georgia?

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia Chapter Ambassador Program and help raise awareness, share trusted resources, and connect people to educational opportunities.

🎁 Complete all required ambassador training by December 20, 2026, and receive a $25 Chick-fil-A gift card! Everyone who meets the deadline will receive one.

Here’s how to get started:
1. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form:
https://www.parkinson.org/how-to-help/volunteer

2. Attend a Volunteer Orientation:
• October 27, 2026
• November 17, 2026 — final orientation of the year!

Register for the October 27 orientation
https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117497&view=Detail

3. Complete Ambassador Training by December 20, 2026, to qualify for your gift card.

Questions? Contact Aja Murray, Community Education & Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected].

Let’s build a stronger, more connected Parkinson’s community across Georgia!

10/25/2026

Did you know? Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. and nearly 90,000 more are diagnosed every year.

Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story. That’s why awareness, research, and support matter. 💙

Learn more about Parkinson’s and the numbers behind the disease:

The more we all know about Parkinson's disease, the more likely we will live in a world without it.

10/24/2026

A Parkinson’s diagnosis can change your path, but it doesn’t have to define your journey. Zachary Freyberg, MD, PhD, shares an honest and inspiring look at living with Parkinson’s, navigating challenges, and finding ways to move forward with purpose.

Read his story:

Zachary Freyberg, MD, PhD, is looking for the genetic reasons why some neurons are more resistant to Parkinson’s disease than others.

10/24/2026

Today’s the day, Atlanta!

Moving Day Atlanta is here, and we’re ready to MOVE together at Brook Run Park.

Today, we’re bringing our community together to celebrate strength, honor every Parkinson’s journey, and show what’s possible when we come together for a cause that matters.

Every step. Every team. Every dollar. It all moves us forward.

Let’s bring the energy, make some noise, and make today count for the Parkinson’s community.

Atlanta, let’s MOVE! 👟

The Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day Walk is a fun, inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends and communities in the fight against Parkinson's disease. Held in cities across the United States, it is the first grassroots campaign that spotlights the disease on a national level and gi...