Parkinson's Education Forums
Expert education. Practical resources. Meaningful connections.
Join our free educational forums featuring local Parkinson’s experts, informative presentations, and valuable community resources. Held in multiple counties across Florida, these events provide people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, family members, and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and support they need to live well with Parkinson’s.
2026-2027 Parkinson's Education Forums
Available in the following counties: Manatee, Pinellas, Highlands and Marion
Parkinson's Education Forum - Manatee County
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Manatee Technical College, 6305 FL-70, Bradenton, FL 34203
Doors Open: 9:30 AM | Program: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Free to attend. Advance registration is requested.
Presentations include:
- Managing Parkinson’s: Today and Tomorrow presented by Jennifer Purks, MD, Movement Disorders Fellow, UF Department of Neurology, Norman Fixel Institute
- Parkinson’s Disease Discussion of Non-Motor Symptoms presented by Nicole Odrezin, Patient Educator, Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Parkinson's Education Forum - Pinellas County
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Largo Community Center, 400 Alt Keene Rd Largo, FL 33771
Doors Open: 9:30 AM | Program: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Free to attend. Advance registration is requested.
Presentations include:
- Navigating Cognitive and Mood Symptoms in Parkinson’s presented by London Butterfield, PhD, Neuropsychologist Specializing in Memory and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Butterfield Neuropsychology: Center for Memory & Brain Wellness
- Updates on Treatment Options in Parkinson’s presented by Heather Herrema, DO, Neurologist, Movement Disorders Specialist, Florida Medical Clinic, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Partner with Neuro Challenge Foundation by sponsoring our Parkinson’s Education Forums. Your support helps provide free, expert-led programs that inform, inspire, and empower people with Parkinson’s and their care partners throughout the year. Contact us for more information at info@neurochallenge.org.