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TRAVEL GRANTS AWARDED TO 6 MONTEREY COUNTY
PARKINSON'S COMMUNITY MEMBERS

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. Travel grants were awarded to six local individuals to support their attendance to this seminal international event scheduled for May 24 - 27, 2026. Recipients include individuals living with Parkinson's disease, care partners and clinicians committed to Parkinson's care and support.

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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."

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