Young Onset PD in Women WI

11/09/2025

🎥 Tune In Monday!

Catch WPA’s Kelly Cieslak, President & CEO and Dacy Reimer, COO on TMJ4’s The Morning Blend with special guest Jacob Misiorowski!

We’ll be talking about awareness, community, support, and the incredible impact of our collaboration with Jacob in helping people with Parkinson’s across Wisconsin. Tune in to hear Jacob's personal story.

Special thank you to Molly Fay for inviting us on the show and also for being the MC for our “Exclusive Evening with the Miz” event on November 14th!

📺 Monday, November 10 • 9:00 AM • TMJ4

Join us and help spread the word - because together, we’re creating hope and connection that lasts. 💙

08/24/2025

This is often what having PD feels like.

That’s also why we gather to support one another!! TODAY at 2pm at Copper Rock Coffee shop downtown Appleton, the YOPD women will be there to talk, listen, encourage and support each other!
Stop by and say hi!👋🏻

07/14/2025

📢📢TONIGHT!!📢📢
July 14th 6:30-7:30pm

It’s not too late to register for the new VIRTUAL young onset support group that is tonight from 6:30-7:30 CST!

If you didn't join us last month for our pilot meeting, we sure hope you are able to in July for our second Young Onset Parkinson’s (YOPD) Virtual Support Group!

💻 Virtual YOPD Support Group
📅 Monday, July 14th
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM (CT)
🔗 Register here: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/wiparkinson/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1393&

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with YOPD for years, this group is for you. 💙 Come as you are—you’re among friends.

Let’s connect, share, and support each other. 💬

Those diagnosed at a younger age often face unique challenges—juggling PD with family, careers, finances, and long-term planning. That’s why we created this space: a safe, welcoming place to ask questions, share your story, and find strength in community.

🙌 YOPD mentors will be there to offer guidance, encouragement, and real understanding. You are not alone. We’re in this together. 💪

06/26/2025

This is the Brewers new 23 year old pitcher- “The Miz” Jacob Misiorowski! This is how he supports his father who has PD.

Way to represent, Miz!!! We appreciate you bringing awareness to PD!

This kid is special 🥹

06/20/2025

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This Sunday, June 22nd we are meeting at Copper Rock Downtown Appleton at 2pm to beat the summer heat wave and have some great conversations without judgement and full of trust!

We hope to see you there!

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06/04/2025

😃😃IT’S HAPPENING!!!!!

✏️✏️Register here!!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are super excited to invite you to our NEW YOPD Support Group!

💻 Virtual Young Onset Parkinson’s (YOPD) Support Group
📅 Monday, June 9th
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM (CT)
Register Here: https://wiparkinson.org/event/yopd_support-group-virtual/

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with YOPD for a while, this group is for you. Come as you are—you’re among friends. 💙

Let’s connect, share, and support one another.

While Parkinson’s disease brings physical challenges, those diagnosed at a younger age often face unique concerns related to family, career, finances, and navigating life long-term with PD. Connecting with others who are close in age and share similar experiences can be incredibly helpful.

This is a safe space to share your story, ask questions, and find support along your journey. YOPD mentors are here for you whenever you need guidance, encouragement, or simply someone who understands.

05/15/2025

📢NO MEETING‼️

Due to this predicted forecast we are going to stay home and off the roads! We hope you do the same!
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Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 22nd as we will meet at Copper Rock Downtown Appleton at 2pm and enjoy an afternoon cup of coffee together!
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We will miss you!
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05/03/2025

I had the chance to represent the Young Onset group today at the WPA’s Newly Diagnosed event in Weston! We had our table set up and I was able to share my personal story on the lived experience panel.

Thanks Wisconsin Parkinson Association for your continued support and care for all of us on our PD journey- and letting me work alongside you!

05/01/2025

Hey Appleton! 👋🏼 Looking for something to do that guarantees a smile on your face and joy in your heart!? 💛 Volunteer with one of our closer friends! 🫶🏻

⭐⭐⭐ Appleton Volunteer Needed⭐⭐⭐

Do you enjoy helping others and being part of a joyful, welcoming environment?

We’re currently in need of a volunteer for our Thursday class at Touchmark in Appleton (1:00–2:15 PM).

As a volunteer, you’ll:
• Assist with setup
• Warmly welcome participants
• Take attendance
• Capture photos and videos
• Offer gentle movement support
• Help with equipment take-down
• Ensure a smooth and enjoyable class experience

No dance experience required—just a kind heart and willingness to help! Interested or know someone who might be? We’d love to hear from you!

04/23/2025

🥰What a day!!

We had the privilege of partnering with Wisconsin Parkinson Association at their yearly Parkinson Symposium today! Our YOPD in Women WI group had a table to share our resources and talk about how to start support groups if you can’t find what you need in your area.

Another amazing NEW opportunity this year was that during registration you had the chance to check a box that you were a person under 55 with PD - young onset Parkinson disease. If you checked that box, you were given a sticker on your nametag to sit at specified tables with other people with YOPD and meet others in our age/stage of life!! THEY HAD 45 PEOPLE CHECK THE BOX FOR THIS FIRST YEAR!!!

As always, my heart was filled for getting to spend time with my favorite coaches from Rock Steady Boxing (Calissa Fae Kari Merrill Becky Wrobel) and my favorite movement joyologist Empowered By Movement who were big hits during the movement breaks!🤩

As much as I dislike my disease, it is an honor to work with all of these people who have a similar passion- to bring awareness, to bring resources of health, exercise and foods, and to keep us moving toward ending PD!!

Keep your 👀 here for news of next years symposium date😋

04/07/2025

📣📣ANNOUNCEMENT!!

You do not want to miss this one of a kind performance! I had the privilege of meeting these two amazing actors last year when they did a small part of this show about Parkinson’s Disease in DC! In that small amount of time I laughed😂 and I cried😢! It was like they were in my brain!

Please join Lawrence University in welcoming this amazing duo by registering for FREE tickets🎟️ to their show!

📣Saturday, May 3rd
📣2pm with time to chat after!
📣Lawrence Univ. Warch Center- Somerset Room

🎟️You must have a ticket so scan the QR code to get one!! 🎟️

Bring your friends and family- you wont regret it!! Hope to see you all there!

04/02/2025

📣 Check out this Newly Diagnosed Workshop!
📅 Next Thursday, April 10th
🔗 Must Register!
💛 We’ll Be There! 

Register Here: https://wiparkinson.org/event/newly-diagnosed-workshop/