The 10th Annual Hillary McMahon Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September 12, 2011 at the Paul Harney Golf Club in East Falmouth, MA. All proceeds go to the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.

The 25th Annual Massachusetts Parkinson's Walkathon was a success. The Walk took place on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Reebok International Headquarters in Canton, MA. Each year, the walk is organized and run by a group of hard-working volunteers. Thanks to these volunteers, as well as the thousands of individual walkers and team members who participated, we have raised over $130,000 for Parkinson's disease research!

Please click the title to read more about the Walkathon and see some great pictures from the day's event.

Headline photo complements of Cory Brett Photography.

The 4th Annual Dopa Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 13 2011 at the Bay Pointe Country Club in Onset, MA. This tournament is intended to raise funds towards the education of Parkinson’s disease and to support those who live with Parkinson’s disease and/or their family members. The goal is to raise enough money so that one day soon, we find a cure for this disease.

We hope that you will plan to join us for this fun filled event of golf, games and food. The golf tournament is organized and staffed entirely by hard-working volunteers. Please click here to visit the event website or here to view the brochure.

To meet the growing needs of the Young Onset Parkinson’s community, we have expanded our Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease support group. We now offer three Young Onset Parkinson’s disease support groups: Baby Boomers, Caring Family & Friends, and Younger Young Onset.

For more information, please Click Here for view the brochure with group descriptions and contact information. Please feel free to contact the APDA Information & Referral Center at (800) 651-8466 or information@apdama.org to find out more.

Using excercise and a problem solving approach, wellness programs help individuals with Parkinson’s Disease manage their health more effectively. Interested? A list of Massachusetts wellness programs can be accessed on our Wellness page. Click Here for more information.

On Monday, December 20th Dr. Samuel Frank, Neurologist at Boston University Medical Center and Principal Investigator in the PPMI (Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative) Trial, was interviewed by Mindy Todd on The Point, a radio show on WCAI (Cape and Islands NPR Station).

Dr. Frank spoke about the search for a biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A biomarker is a substance or characteristic in our bodies that is associated with the presence of the disease.

To listen to Dr. Frank's extensive interview, Click Here.

Each year in April, we recognize Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. This year, several programs across Massachusetts were organized by a variety of volunteers.

Please click here to read about some of these great activities.

Teva Neuroscience & the APDA Massachusetts Chapter cordially invite you to a Parkinson's disease educational luncheon, taking place on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Westwood Restaurant & Pub. Dr. Rani U. Athreya will be presenting Living with Parkinson's Disease. Lunch will be served!

Please contact the APDA Information & Referral Center at (800) 651-8466 to register. Click here to view the program flyer.

A very generous $9,000 donation was provided to APDA from a fundraiser organized by Lars Johnson. Learn more about this great evening by clicking here.