PARKINSONS DISEASE:  NEW HOPE

Fourth Annual PRF Parkinson s Disease Conference

Sponsored by University of South Florida and the PRF Center of Excellence,

Teva Neurosciences and UCB

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel Tampa, Florida

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Program Co-chairs, Drs. Juan Sanchez-Ramos and Theresa Zesiewicz

The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to share information about the PRF Center of Excellence at the University of South Florida, and to provide Parkinsons disease patients and caregivers in southern Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinsons disease that can enhance their lives. A secondary objective is to provide a forum for patients and caregivers to share their concerns and successes with Parkinsons experts and other local patients.

This 1-day program will have general session presentations throughout the day, exhibition sessions during the sponsored snack breaks, and a question and answer session at the end of the day for full interaction and discussion between participants and speakers.

Topics to be discussed at the conference include:

           Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease

           Intro to Wii as a Therapy Aid

           New Treatment Strategies for Parkinsons Disease

           Future Hope for Parkinsons Disease   

           Use It or Lose It

           Advances in Surgery for Parkinsons Disease

           Voice Aerobics

           Nutrition and Parkinsons Disease

           How do Support Groups Help

About the Parkinson Research Foundation (PRF)

The Parkinson Research Foundation is a nonprofit health organization providing Parkinson's disease research, information and advocacy.  The mission of PRF is to help cure Parkinson's disease and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. To fulfill this mission, the Parkinson Research Foundation will fund research, publish scientific findings, provide funding for information and other services to people with Parkinson's disease, their families, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. PRF also expects to be actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with Parkinson's disease.

The money raised by PRF funds research, information programs, and advocacy and awareness efforts that will support the over one million people with Parkinson's disease in communities across America.

For more information about PRF or to register for this April 24, 2010 Conference, please contact Ms. Rosa Seminario at rseminario@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org or call (800) 869-1551 ext. 0. Thank you for your interest and support.

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Golfers and local restaurants throughout the community will join together to lend support to

the Taste the World Golf Tournament benefitting the Parkinson Research Foundation on April 19^th, 2010 at Hunters Green Country Club in Tampa, FL.

This exciting event is set to take stage combining two of the richest traditions in America; golf and food. In addition to the excitement of playing in a challenging scramble golf tournament, golfers and spectators will have the opportunity to sample food from around the world, provided by locally owned and operated restaurants. During this event, golfers and spectators, will join forces in raising money to support those affected by Parkinsons disease.

Sponsorships for and a limited number of playing spots in the Taste the World Golf Tournament are still available. This event will provide the opportunity for participants to join those throughout the community for a fun-filled round of golf and the enjoyment of an array of food. Sponsorship packages also include tickets to the event and the option to have their own golfers participate in the tournament and represent their company.

For more information, please contact our Special Events Coordinator, Danielle Auger at (941) 870-4438 or by email at dauger@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org.

Tampa, FL--- The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting its second annual walk to raise awareness about Parkinsons disease and money to help support the mission of the Parkinson Research Foundation.

On Saturday April 17th, 2010, the annual walk will be held in downtown Tampa and will begin at 9:00am. The walk will begin at Ballast Point Park and cover a 3 mile loop down Bayshore Blvd. and conclude back at the park.

This years walk has already gained the unanimous support of the Tampa community. The Parkinson Research Foundation hopes that bringing its cause to the streets will help raise awareness of the fact that over one million people across American are affected by this crippling disease.

The money raised will be used to fund research, educational programs, advocacy and awareness efforts that will support Parkinsons patients, caregivers and families in communities across America.

Registration will begin at 8:00am the day of the walk, however, preregistration is highly recommended. Walkers can participate as an individual or a member of a team. Registration is $20 dollars for adults and $10 dollars for children the day of the walk. The registration includes a Fun Walk T-shirt and one free Fun Walk raffle ticket.

For every $75 that a walker raises in sponsorships and pledges they will receive an additional ticket. Upon the completion of the walk a ticket will be drawn at random and the winner will be awarded a sensational prize. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each.

For more information and to register contact Danielle Auger at dauger@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org or visit us the walk website at www.parkinsonfunwalk.com