Parkinson’s Disease Resources for Eastern Kentucky / Appalachia
Connecting individuals touched by Parkinson's Disease with tools and resources while providing a support network for families and advocates.
Join Us For Our Professional Night, Open House, and Ribbon Cutting!
Thursday, August 14th at 5:30 PM
Sponsored by Sumitomo Pharma
We’re hosting a Professional Night as we invite healthcare professionals to explore how movement, nutrition, and lifestyle changes are slowing the progression of Parkinson’s and how you can bring these tools to your patients.
We’re excited to host several featured speakers, including Julie Worden (Dance Instructor), Kristine Meldrum, BA, ACE (Author of Parkinson’s: How to Reduce Symptoms Through Exercise), Eric Richardson, DPT (Rock Steady Boxing & U of L Medical School Buddy System), David Worthy, MD (Board member & Event Moderator), and Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH.
Join us for this event, along with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
Register Now For Our 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk For All
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Laurel County Farmer's Market
The Parkinson’s In Motion 5K Run/Walk for All will begin at the London-Laurel Farmer’s Market Pavilion in downtown London, Kentucky. It will be primarily a flat course. All runner’s and walkers of all capabilities are welcome to participate.
Parkinson’s In Motion is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in London, Kentucky aimed at providing support and resources to those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease in Eastern Kentucky & the Appalachian region. Our passion is to reach, inform, and connect individuals touched by Parkinson’s Disease with tools and resources for self-help and improvement to enhance quality of life.
Register now at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/London/ParkinsonsInMotion5KRunWalkforAll/ or click the “Register Now” button below.
If you experience any issues with registration, please contact pim.eastky@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to assist you!
SB 27 Brings Parkinson's Registry To Kentucky
Thank you, Senator Brandon Storm for Sponsoring This Legislation!
In a significant move for Parkinson’s Disease research, Kentucky is set to establish a new Parkinson’s Disease Research Registry following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 27. This bill, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm (R-London), marks a milestone in the state’s commitment to enhancing research, gathering data, and improving resources for individuals affected by Parkinson’s Disease.
Jane Williams, executive director of Parkinson’s in Motion, a local nonprofit organization, has been a vocal advocate for the registry and played an instrumental role in pushing for its creation.
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Parkinson's In Motion
Parkinson’s In Motion is the Premier Parkinson’s Disease Resource Group for the East Kentucky / Appalachian Region.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in London, Kentucky aimed at providing support and resources to those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease in Eastern Kentucky & the Appalachian region. All donations are tax deductible.
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"Parkinson's in Motion is an excellent advocacy group that has made substantial successful efforts to find and help undiagnosed individuals with symptoms of Parkinson's disease as well as to help those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who are alone and without help and support. Parkinson's in Motion also strongly promotes and encourages exercise, and the importance of movement in general, as a healthy self-help way those with Parkinson's disease can participate in their treatment in a meaningful way."
John T. Slevin, MD, MBA
Parkinson's Disease Professor of Neuroscience • Director, Movement Disorders Program • Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Neurology • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Support
We strive to provide a support network for individuals & families impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.
Advocacy
We advocate on local, state, and federal levels for changes that will positively impact individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
Resources
We are passionate about connecting those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease with tools, resources, and support networks.
Education
We host regular monthly meetings and host a variety of knowledgeable speakers in the field of Parkinson’s treatment & research.