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Local organization offers new virtual Spanish-language support group for people with Parkinson’s Contact Name: Traci Willingham Contact Email: traci@neurochallenge.org Contact Phone Number: 9419266413 Sarasota, FL | September 16th, 2021 - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s announced a new support program in Spanish for people with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners. This group is offered at NO CHARGE and will be held virtually on the 3rd Friday monthly. Neuro Challenge is committed to providing A Better Approach to Parkinson’s. The vision of Neuro Challenge is that all people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers become empowered members of an inclusive, caring and supportive community. In addition to this ongoing support group and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th) Neuro Challenge will provide multiple programs throughout the month with a Latin twist. The Neuro Challenge team is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month and are honored to embrace inclusivity of ALL people with Parkinson’s. “Neuro Challenge Foundation is excited to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by convening our first Spanish-language Parkinson’s Support Group. In addition, we are in the process of translating the PD 101 program into Spanish to be more inclusive of the Hispanic population in Neuro Challenge support and services.” said Dr. Sara Grivetti, CEO of Neuro Challenge. Virtual Programs in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month include: September 17, 2021 – Spanish-language Parkinson’s Support Group September 21, 2021 – Joyful Movement through Parkinson’s with a Latin twist, in partnership with The Sarasota Ballet September 28, 2021 Mindful Moves: Dancing through Parkinson’s with Latin rhythms October 6, 2021 – Creative Writing Workshop - Latin Poetry October 20, 2021 - PD 101 en Español Virtual program registration information is available at www.neurochallenge.org. About Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers today. Neuro Challenge provides individualized Care Advising and monthly virtual and community-based education, therapeutic and support programs in Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Highlands, Marion and Charlotte counties. All Neuro Challenge essential services and programs are offered at no cost to people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones. ###