Parkinson’s Community Events
World Parkinson’s Program hosts free educational seminars in community centres, religious centres, and other locations. The aim of our seminars is to cover a variety of topics, such as women and Parkinson’s disease, treatment of Parkinson’s disease, exercises for Parkinson’s disease, etc.
Included in these seminars are exercise sessions, group discussion, mental health sessions and mindfulness/meditation.
In addition to free educational seminars for the general public, we also host educational conferences for family physicians to help them provide better care for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Over the years, we’ve hosted the following events, and will continue to do so in the future:
Parkinson’s Fundraising Events
Did you know? The number of Canadians over 40 living with Parkinson’s is expected to increase by 65% by 2031.
As the need grows, so does our commitment. WPP is working to meet this rising demand by:
- Providing free Parkinson’s medications
- Offering multilingual educational materials
- Reaching underserved communities globally
Through our fundraising events, we help raise funds for the Parkinson’s community to help ease people’s lives who’re suffering from Parkinson’s.
Your donations help us provide care, support, and hope for people living with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s Educational Conferences
We host free educational seminars in community centres and other locations throughout the year. To see if there is an educational seminar happening near you, please view our events calendar. If you would like to host a live educational seminar in your community, reach out to us!
In addition to free educational seminars for the general public, we have also started hosting educational conferences for family physicians. The purpose is to better equip family doctors with the skills and knowledge to treat individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The conference sessions are conducted by neurologists and other healthcare professionals that specialize in Parkinson’s disease. Our first conference was held in 2019. Please view our Events page to find out when the next conference will be happening.
Our YouTube channel offers a diverse range of recorded Parkinson’s seminars, now available for you to watch at your convenience. These seminars can help you start your journey into understanding Parkinson’s disease through expert-led discussions.
Charity Golf Tournament For Parkinson’s
Every fall, we host our annual Charity Golf Tournament. Enjoy a great day of golf with your friends and family while funding global medication projects for people with Parkinson’s in need. Every swing counts! Your participation helps provide free Parkinson’s medications to those in need across the globe.
Parkinson’s Charity Gala
Experience the unforgettable moments shared at our Parkinson’s Chaity Gala, where we celebrate our global impact while showing our gratitude for volunteers and major donors. You will enjoy inspiring speeches, heartwarming stories, local entertainment and participate in the joyous celebrations that make this event special. This special event brings our wide community of people with Parkinson’s, families, caregivers, volunteers, donors and political figures together in support, hope, and celebration.
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Charity 5K
Every year, the World Parkinson’s Program proudly participates in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon as part of the official Charity Challenge. This world-class event, held each October, attracts tens of thousands of runners and walkers from across the globe. It provides a powerful platform to raise awareness for Parkinson’s while generating vital funds to support our programs, including global access to free medications, assistive devices, and educational resources for those living with the condition.
Upcoming Events
May
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- May 24th, 2026
We don’t have any events scheduled yet, but check back soon!
📍 Crystal Fountain Event Venue
Sun
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- October 26, 2025 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Parkinson’s Disease: A Comprehensive Update for Primary Care Physicians
📍 Toronto Marriott Markham
