Wednesday, April 29th
Global Power for Parkinson’s Awareness Day 🌎
Join the global movement to raise awareness about Power for Parkinson’s on Wednesday, April 29th! There are plenty of free, fun ways you can help us tell the world about PFP’s services. Click on the buttons below to learn how!
Spread the Word by Email
One of our most powerful tools for raising awareness of Power for Parkinson’s is word of mouth. By sending simple emails to your loved ones, friends, and providers, letting them know about PFP's classes, you can help the people who need them most discover them. Here are a few email templates to help you get started!
Hi [NAME],
I appreciate your interest in learning more about Power for Parkinson’s! I’ve been involved with Power for Parkinson’s for [NUMBER OF YEARS/MONTHS YOU'VE BEEN INVOLVED], and I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing their classes can be.
Power for Parkinson’s has a fantastic library of Parkinson’s-specific exercise classes on YouTube that you can check out. You can access their YouTube channel HERE and find their virtual class schedule HERE. Everything is free!
If you’re not sure where to begin, I’d recommend starting with this introductory series.
Power for Parkinson’s also offers virtual support groups. You can find more information about them HERE.
To get the latest updates about all things Power for Parkinson’s, you can sign up for PFP’s email list HERE.
If you have any questions at all, I encourage you to reach out to the Power for Parkinson’s team at info@powerforparkinsons.org or (512) 815-3324. They are always here to support you!!
Take care,
[YOUR NAME]
Template 1
Example of an email you could send to someone who is interested in taking Power for Parkinson’s classes online.
Dear [NAME],
I am writing to let you know about a free resource that I believe could be very helpful for your patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
There is a growing body of research affirming that exercise is essential for people with Parkinson’s. Power for Parkinson’s provides thousands of free, symptom-focused workouts on YouTube to help people with PD get their daily dose of exercise.
These workouts offer modifications to include all abilities while targeting Parkinson’s symptoms. With both seated and standing classes, and even designated YOPD workouts, Power for Parkinson’s can be a resource for everyone. You can learn more about Power for Parkinson’s HERE, access their free classes on YouTube HERE, and request flyers about the program HERE.
I hope that you will consider helping me spread the word about Power for Parkinson’s. It’s helped me, and I know it could help your other patients as well.
Thank you for your care and support of our Parkinson’s community!
[YOUR NAME]
Template 2
Example email to a Parkinson’s provider, such as a Movement Disorder Specialist or Physical Therapist.
Need flyers?
Spread the word about PFP’s free exercise classes for people with Parkinson’s by sharing flyers with your community.
Where can I share flyers?
Doctors offices (especially with movement disorder specialists and neurologists)
Physical and occupational therapist offices
With Parkinson’s support groups, societies and exercise classes
Community, recreational, and senior centers
Senior living communities
Places of worship, such as churches
With friends and family
Local businesses, such as coffee shops and bakeries
Raise Awareness About Power for Parkinson’s on Social Media
Social media has become a powerful tool for raising awareness about causes, like Power for Parkinson’s. If you’re active on social media, the simple act of sharing one of these posts can make a big impact!
Customize the templates below and share them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, WhatsApp, or anywhere that you connect with people online, to spread the word about Power for Parkinson’s on April 29th.
Tag Power for Parkinson’s: @powerforparkinsons
Sample Caption:
April 29th is Global Power for Parkinson’s Awareness Day! 🌍
Power for Parkinson’s (PFP) is a non-profit on a mission to provide free, symptom-directed fitness classes, social opportunities, education and support groups for people with Parkinson’s.
You can access PFP’s free exercise classes anytime on YouTube at YouTube.com/powerforparkinsons. I encourage you to check them out!