Movement Is Medicine
Inspired To Move
Endure for a cure by moving with us. Let's go!
HPP’s events raise funds for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, our partner, and inspire Parkinson’s patients to keep moving. 100% of every HPP stroke, stride, or mile forward supports the work of The Michael J. Fox Foundation – the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research in the world.
Research increasingly shows that exercise helps slow the progression of the disease. We invite you to dive into The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s comprehensive resources, including curated resources below, around the link between Parkinson’s and exercise.
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We don’t move just for the challenge. We move because science shows it’s one of the most powerful treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about the evidence. All information and resources are provided courtesy of The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Exercise can:
- Ease motor and non-motor symptoms, like constipation, sleep changes, or mood troubles
- Lessen balance changes or falls, which medications and surgeries can’t yet fully treat
- Help medication work better by helping the brain use dopamine (the chemical that decreases in Parkinson’s) better
Whether you are aiming for a record-breaking row or your first mile around the neighborhood, the goal is the same:
defiant hope in motion.
For more on exercise and Parkinson’s, download The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s free guide to exercise for brain health and life with Parkinson’s.
powerful fuel
Power starts on your plate. Eating well fuels your workouts and can also boost brain health, ease symptoms, and improve how medication works for those living with Parkinson’s.
Explore tips and recipes for healthy eating in The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s free guide to diet and brain health.
Call For Adventure
HPP is launching an open call for imagination-capturing athletic adventures. These efforts support people living with Parkinson’s who are taking on extraordinary physical challenges while raising funds for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Sign up to receive launch alerts.
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Run/Walk Events
Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation for a Run/Walk event—locally or virtually! Runners and walkers of all experience levels, abilities, and speeds are welcome!
Endurance Events
Whether it’s a marathon or mountain climb, pushing your limits through endurance challenges can help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Sign up for one of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Team Fox endurance events.
Parkinson’s IQ + You Events
Parkinson’s IQ + You is a series of free, in-person events by The Michael J. Fox Foundation designed to empower patients and care partners to manage the disease and provide a chance to meet others in the Parkinson’s community.
