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Contact: Robin Rhea
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Moving Day Las Vegas Raises Awareness and Funds for Parkinson’s Disease
LAS VEGAS, NV, April 2026 – The Parkinson’s Foundation will host Moving Day Las Vegas, A Walk for Parkinson’s, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at James Regional Sports Complex. More than 350 participants are expected to take part in this event, bringing together individuals, families, care partners, and healthcare professionals to connect, share experiences, and build a stronger, more supportive Parkinson’s community.
Moving Day is more than just a walk—it is a celebration of movement and exercise, proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Participants will warm up with demonstrations of exercise, boxing, and other engaging activities designed to inspire and empower, while connecting with valuable local resources and support networks.
Parkinson’s disease is one of the fastest-growing neurological conditions, affecting more than 1 million people in the United States, with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year. Since 2011, Moving Day events across the country have raised more than $56 million to support the Parkinson’s Foundation’s mission to improve care and advance research toward a cure.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is honored to receive a proclamation from Clark County Commission Chairman Michael Naft at the April 7 Board meeting, officially declaring April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Clark County.
This year, Moving Day Las Vegas is proud to honor two local leaders in Parkinson’s care, education, and advocacy who are making a meaningful impact in the community.
Dr. Kelly Papesh
Dr. Kelly Papesh, nurse practitioner, is a national leader in expanding access to care for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Association of Movement Disorder Ad
vanced Practice Providers (AMDAPP) and co-founder of NeuroMotion Telehealth, she has advanced education, certification, and care delivery nationwide. She also serves as Clinical Director at the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance, where she leads professional education and advocacy initiatives.
Verla Niebuhr
Verla Niebuhr is the Program Manager for Patient, Caregiver, and Community Education at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las 
Vegas. With more than 10 years at Cleveland Clinic, she is dedicated to supporting individuals living with progressive neurological diseases and their families through education, resources, and compassionate care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology and Aging Studies from Concordia University Nebraska and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Event Details:
What: Moving Day Las Vegas, A Walk for Parkinson’s
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Where: James Regional Sports Complex
8400 W Robindale Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Members of the media are invited to attend Moving Day Las Vegas. Interviews will be available with honorees, individuals living with Parkinson’s, care partners, and event organizers.
To learn more or get involved, visit MovingDayLasVegas.org.
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About the Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Since 1957, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested more than $513 million in Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, X, Instagram or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).
About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting more than one million Americans, Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., trouble sleeping, loss of smell and depression). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S.
