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Optimism Race April 7th, 2013 
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Run Big for Parkinson’s
October 12th, 2013
2013 marks the 7th Annual Go BIG for Parkinson’s Run/Walk of Flagstaff benefiting the Arizona Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
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Oktoberfest for PD
October 26th, 2013
Enjoy brats, beer, wine, a silent auction plus live music by Mark Florentine at Sundial Park in Carefree, Arizona.
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Taste of Spring 2013
Thanks to you, our April 7th 10th Anniversary Taste of Spring, sponsored by TMC and held at the Five Palms Restaurant, was a huge success!!
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APDA Arizona is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Arizonans with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Become a Member today and get involved!
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APDA Announces New Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board
It is with great pleasure we announce that David Standaert, MD, PhD has accepted the chairmanship of APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) effective February 18, 2013. Dr. Standaert succeeds G. Frederick Wooten, MD, who served in that position for the past 15 years.
Dr. Standaert has been an active member of the APDA’s SAB since May 2001 and we look forward to his continued contributions now as chairman. Dr. Standaert is the Chair of Neurology at the University of Alabama – Birmingham, where he also directs the APDA’s Center for Advanced Research as well as serving as medical director for the APDA Information & Referral Center.
The SAB will be convening on Monday, May 6th, 2013 to consider applications for 2013-2014 grant awards.
Dr. Standaert gave a talk in Tucson at the University of Arizona titled "The Search for Neuroprotection. Watch this presentation here.
View "Parkinson Disease: The Search for Neuroprotection"
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Standaert as he begins his new role as the SAB’s fourth chairman.
Welcome to American Parkinson Disease Association Arizona
Our Mission:
The American Parkinson Disease Association Arizona is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Arizonans with Parkinson’s disease and their families by promoting “Power Over Parkinson’s TM” through education, services, and support.
The Chapter also seeks to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and the issues that are important to the Parkinson’s community.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system affecting more than 1.5 million people in the United States. Clinically, the disease is characterized by a decrease in spontaneous movements, gait difficulty, postural instability, rigidity and tremor. Parkinson’s disease is caused by the degeneration of the pigmented neurons in the Substantia Nigra of the brain, resulting in decreased dopamine availability. The major symptoms of the disease were originally described in 1817 by an English physician, Dr. James Parkinson, who called it “Shaking Palsy.” Only in the 1960′s, however, pathological and biochemical changes in the brain of patients were identified, opening the way to the first effective medication for the disease.
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APDA Arizona is very excited to announce our enhanced Membership Program which is state-of-the-art and was designed to help those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease improve their quality of life through great tools, education and, of course FUN! Please considering joining our Community so we may provide you with up-to-date and relevant information regarding Parkinson’s Disease.
With your paid membership you’ll receive great benefits like a Parkinson’s Information Bracelet (pictured below), discounts for educational programs and signature fundraising events, access to service programs and much more! Click on the Become a Member below to learn more. Non-Paid memberships are also available.
Parkinson’s Information Bracelet with APDA Paid Membership
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