• Sunday August 30, 2026

    Pals In Motion is the biggest fund raiser for In Motion and includes a run, walk and many family friendly activities at Beachwood High School. Register at: . https://beinmotion.org/palsinmotion/

     

     

  • Saturday September 19, 2026


    Empower U     Taking Control pf Parkinsons Disease – Cleveland Clinic.  John S. Knight Center 9:00 – 3:00  flyer and link to register below
    Empower U 2026 Flyer 6.4.26 (002)

     

     

  • October 31, 2026


    University Hospitals Boot Camp     at the Cleveland Marriott East in Warrensville Hts.  Headline speaker will be Dr. Sarah Wittingham.

     

     

     

  • 26th Annual Parkinson Symposium

    Thank you to all who attended the 26th Annual OPFNE Symposium April 18th 2026

    To view the presentations, follow the links below;

    Welcome to the Club Nobody Wanted to Join, Living Well with Parkinson’s”  with keynote speaker, Bryce Perry.  Drawing from more than 15 years of living with Parkinson’s, Bryce shares his personal story with honesty and humor, while addressing both motor and non-motor symptoms including cognitive challenges that are often the hardest to talk about.

    Bryce Perry's Presentation

    "Is this Parkinson’s or Normal aging?”  Amy Larocca, MA CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience, will answer a question she receives often related to thinking skills.  In this interactive presentation, she will also provide practical tips for supporting brain health and strategies  to increase success in your day -to-day life.

    Amy Larocca's Presentation

  • 25th Annual Parkinson Symposium Presentations

    Thank you to all who attended the 25th Annual OPFNE Symposium April 5th 2025

    To view the presentations follow the links below;

    Vender Appreciation: https://youtu.be/xaq-QJJeacs

    Vision, Perception, and Rhythms in Parkinsons’s Disease
    Dr. Aasef G. Shaikh, MD, PHD

    https://youtu.be/xrgaiCNKTOo

    Dance for Parkinsons’s SampleR
    Joan Meggitt, Playhouse  Square with WindJammers Swing Orchestra

    https://youtu.be/imMAWNF8RA8

    Music Movement and Motivation: How Music Impacts Your Brain
    Kevin Teplitzky MT-BC, LPMT

    https://youtu.be/eb-yiEYfELY

     

     

We’re here for you!

The Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region (OPFNE) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for those affected by Parkinson's Disease (PD). Our focus is local! We want to be your resource for information on local events, classes and services. The foundation offers an annual free educational symposium, supports the efforts of many charitable organizations involved in the development of wellness programming for Parkinson community, and provides funding for local PD research. The Foundation also maintains contact and general information for the Parkinson Support Groups in the 16 counties that it serves.

A sincere thank you for the many donations we have received this year in honor of those with Parkinson's in our local community. We are continuing to use these funds to support and educate in NE Ohio especially through the wonderful support groups. We have also used funds to develop exercise classes in new communities, support local research, and fund educational programs.