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TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

EMPOWERING VOICES!
"SOARING TO THE WORLD PARKINSON CONGRESS"

The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is a unique triennial international forum where researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s and care partners come together to share knowledge, foster collaboration and advance the global conversation around Parkinson’s disease. For many in our community, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, connect and bring valuable insights back home. Monterey Bay Power Over Parkinson’s recently hosted a special fundraising event dedicated to providing travel grants for local applicants to attend the WPC.
Individuals are invited to apply for a “Soaring to the WPC” travel grant to attend the 2026 World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Phoenix, Arizona, May 24–27. Through this program, POP will award 9–10 travel grants to individuals living in the Monterey County community. Each travel grant includes:

Full registration for the World Parkinson Congress
Four nights of hotel accommodations at one of the WPC host hotels
Up to $500 toward travel expenses to and from Phoenix, AZ

Applicants must complete a WPC Travel Grant Application, available under the “Travel & Hotels” tab on the WPC website: Travel Grant Criteria.
Grant recipients will be expected to share their learnings with the broader Parkinson’s community after attending the Congress. Applications are now open and close on October 16, 2025. For questions, please contact WPC Ambassador Naomi Estolas: [email protected] or POP Board Member Terry Dahl: [email protected].

WELCOME TO MONTEREY BAY POWER OVER PARKINSON'S
Empowering the Parkinson's community through movement, motivation and meaningful connection.

We believe in the power of connection. Whether you are newly diagnosed, living with or supporting a loved one, Power Over Parkinson's is here to help. We are a community-based program with research-backed modalities focused on successful symptom management and improvement of overall well-being and quality of life. The curriculum supports mobility, vocal strength, flexibility, balance, healing arts, emotional wellness, education and social engagement.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW*

Physical Movement & Voice Strength: Strength interval training incorporating Rock Steady Boxing, SPEAK OUT! speech therapy, balance & stretch yoga, Tai Chi, Dance for Parkinson's and more
Emotional & Social Connection: Care partner support, community events focused on support and camaraderie
Educational Empowerment: Workshops, presentations and activities just for you

The POP community is a welcoming place where personal experiences are shared with compassion and empathy. We understand the highs and lows of living with PD, exchange knowledge and support one another every step of the way.

*We proudly serve as the local affiliate of the nationally recognized Rock Steady Boxing program.
Speech follows the SPEAK OUT® modality, a program developed by the Parkinson’s Voice Project.
Dance for Parkinson's is part of the globally acclaimed initiative.

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REAL IMPACT, REAL STORIES
FROM OUR COMMUNITY

“Thank you for creating this so-vital service!”

“The caregiver group has been a lifesaver.”

"The people here learn from each other"

“POP has changed my life…..for the better.”

'Love the dance class."

"I just want to say thank you to POP and all the instructors for saving my life. I try to attend classes 5 days a week. The Balance & Stretch Yoga & Mat Pilates classes make my life better and worth living."

PICKLEBALL FOR PARKINSON'S RAISES FUNDS TO AWARD
TRAVEL GRANTS TO THE 2026 WORLD PARKINSON CONGRESS

Power Over Parkinson’s would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported the Pickleball for Parkinson’s Social Tournament that took place on July 19, at MPC. Whether you were a player, volunteer, donated food, beverages or raffle prizes - your participation enabled us to raise nearly $15,000, which will help provide scholarships to send local people with PD to the 2026 World Parkinson Congress. The WPC is a triennial event, bringing together researchers, clinicians, people living with Parkinson’s disease and care partners in one inclusive forum. We are immensely grateful for this amazing community support for our organization, helping us realize our goal of improving the lives of local people on the Parkinson’s journey.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

AUGUST 

Step Steady - Balance with Dr. Sasha Geisler - August 16

SEPTEMBER

LSVT Big - Exercise for Strength & Motor Skills - September 6th
Dr. Nima Beheshi - Treatments for PD (DBS) - September 20th

OCTOBER

Strength Over Parkinson's Discussion Group - October 4th
Karaoke at the POP Studio- October 18th

All Workshops are held at the POP Studio: 2555 Garden Road, Monterey. Sign up at the Studio or call/email:
831.920.1806 [email protected]

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