Parkinson’s Foundation South Central Chapter

11/13/2025

We are excited to announce that Community Grant applications are open! The 2026 Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grants, supported by the estate of Stanley and Gloria Brams, will support health, wellness and educational programs that address unmet needs in local Parkinson’s communities.

Programs for the 2026 community grant cycle should be geared towards expanding or creating access for populations of focus, and must incorporate at least one of the following focus areas:

🧠 Address mental health and PD
🩵 Reach care partners
💪 Deliver exercise designed for people with PD

Applications are due January 30, 2026. Learn more: Parkinson.org/CommunityGrants

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we salute the individuals who have bravely served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. If you’re a veteran living with Parkinson’s disease, know that you’re not alone. We have Parkinson’s resources designed specifically for veterans at:

More than 110,000 veterans with Parkinson’s disease receive care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

11/07/2025

Although hospice is often associated with terminal diseases, it’s also an option for individuals with chronic diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease. As PD progresses into the advanced stages, hospice services can help optimize quality of life for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Learn more about Parkinson’s disease and hospice for National Hospice Month:

Whether someone lives at home, in an assisted living facility or a nursing home, hospice services can optimize quality of life for them and their family.

10/23/2025

Check out this article featuring one of our Texas Parkinson's Foundation Ambassadors, Esther Labib-Kiyarash!

“In the grand scheme of things, with all of the millions of lives that are touched by dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, it’s really not that much. I believe it will make a real difference," says Esther. "It’s going to lead to breakthroughs because research and breakthroughs for one brain disease often lead to advances in others."

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso woman with young-onset Parkinson’s disease is advocating for El Pasoans to vote ‘Yes’ for Proposition 14 on November’s ballot.  Proposition 14 is one of 17 p…

10/15/2025

What a beautiful day we had for Moving Day DFW! Thank you to everyone who came out to participate! You made it a wonderful day and we were so happy to see all of your smiling faces! Don’t forget there’s still time to get those last donations in! 🩵👟

2026 is around the corner and we hope to see all of you again next year!

https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-dfw/

10/11/2025

A special thank you to all of the dogs that came out for moving day today! More pictures soon, but here’s a glimpse of Miss Lily the Mastiff at the Merz Therapeutics table and the most adorable little dog in a costume!

10/09/2025

Lily the Parkinson’s Foundation supporting Mastiff says she hopes to see all the dogs at Moving Day DFW on Saturday! This is a pet friendly event. Just make sure you have your pets on a leash.

See you soon! 🐶🐩🦮

10/06/2025

Thank you to our National Sponsors Blue Rock Therapeutics and Kizik Hands Free shoes for making our DFW Moving Day a success! Be sure to stop by the Blue Rock Therapeutics tent when you are at Moving Day DFW on Saturday!

10/06/2025

A big thank you to our Sponsors of Moving Day DFW this year! Be sure to visit them in Sponsors Row on Saturday!

Gold Sponsor - Big Heart Center for Parkinson’s Wellness

Silver Sponsor - Acadia, Neurology Consultants of Dallas, Merz Therapeutics

Bronze Sponsor - Parkinson Voice Project, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Mid-Cities, Boston Scientific, NeuroStrong Wellness and Fitness

10/02/2025

It’s time for the Final Countdown Anniversary Challenge! 👟 In honor of DFW Moving Day’s 10th Anniversary, you can take advantage of a potential bonus gift of an additional $1000 for your team! Starting October 6-10 the 5 teams that raise the most money will receive an extra $1000 added to their team total! 💰 Thanks to a generous donation from a member of the Parkinson’s Foundation’s national board, Fort Worth’s own Steve Newton! 🩵

09/25/2025

The South Central Chapter 🩵’s Melinda Hermanns! Thank you for sharing your story!

After her mother's journey with Parkinson's disease, Melinda channels her energy into volunteering and advocacy for the PD community. 🩵 Now, she’s sharing why YOUR support is essential to drive research breakthroughs, expand education and strengthen advocacy. Make your gift before midnight toni...

09/22/2025

The Parkinson’s Foundation South Central Chapter is excited to announce that Dr. Benedict Kolber will be our emcee for Moving Day DFW!

Dr. Kolber is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Program Head for the Systems and Cellular Neuroscience Track, Cognition and Neuroscience PhD at the University of Texas at Dallas.

We can’t wait to meet Dr. Kolber on October 11! Register today so you can meet him too!

https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-dfw/