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License Plate Awareness
Meet Our New Partner: Red Tulip for Parkinsons Awareness
NPI’s Future Headquarters

NPI License Plate Awareness



The National Parkinson’s Institute is exploring the creation of Kentucky’s first specialty license plate dedicated to Parkinson’s awareness, featuring the Red Tulip — the international symbol of Parkinson’s disease.

To make this possible, we are gathering a list of supporters who would be interested in switching to the Red Tulip plate once it becomes available.

Signing up today simply means you support the idea and would like to stay informed as this effort moves forward. Together, we can help bring greater awareness to Parkinson’s across Kentucky.



We’re Proud to Partner with Red Tulip For Parkinson’s Awareness 🌷



National Parkinson’s Institute is thrilled to join forces with Red Tulip For Parkinson’s Awareness, a nonprofit dedicated to making the Red Tulip a national symbol for Parkinson’s disease awareness, just as the pink ribbon is for breast cancer. Together, we’re amplifying awareness, uniting the Parkinson’s community, and advancing the movement behind our signature events — including the Walk to End Parkinson's and the Red Tulip Gala Experience.
The Red Tulip, officially recognized worldwide as a symbol of hope, resilience, and support for people touched by Parkinson’s, reflects the strength and spirit of our community. United in purpose, we’re taking this symbol to new heights across the nation — raising visibility, inspiring action, and driving support for education, research, and connection.

The Future Looks Bright: Our New Headquarters and State-of-the-Art Health Campus



The National Parkinson’s Institute is excited to announce the future headquarters and a state-of-the-art health campus, poised to revolutionize Parkinson’s disease care and services in the Louisville community. This innovative facility will bring all our resources under one roof, offering an unparalleled environment for wellness, support, and research.

Who We Are

Our mission is to support the fight against Parkinson’s Disease by improving quality of life through exercise, education, research and awareness.

How

We have been leading Parkinson’s specific classes and programs for over a decade. 

Such As

Rock Steady Boxing, Fight Back with Fitness, various support groups, group outings and educational seminars & symposiums.

Who We Are

Our mission is to support the fight against Parkinson’s Disease by improving quality of life through exercise, education, research and awareness.

How

We have been leading Parkinson’s specific classes and programs for over a decade. 

Such As

Rock Steady Boxing, Fight Back with Fitness, various support groups, group outings and educational seminars & symposiums.

Our Promises to You

1

All of our programs & classes are entirely free of cost to the Parkinson’s and Neuro Community.

2

Our approach for every program will always be centered around our community and its needs. Our goals are your goals.

3

Each individuals safety is our top priority. Whether it’s in an exercise class or at home, we work to provide you the skills, knowledge and strength to keep you at your best anywhere you may be.

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative movement disorder that can cause deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech, and sensory function. It is estimated there are more than 1 million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year.

Parkinson's Statistics

Brain

Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological disease.

90000

Approximately 90,000 are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease yearly. More than 10 million worldwide.

Exercise

Studies have proven that physical exercise is the only proven way to slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms.

Brain

Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological disease.

90000

Approximately 90,000 are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease yearly. More than 10 million worldwide.

Exercise

Studies have proven that physical exercise is the only proven way to slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms.

Parkinson's Symptoms

Motor Symptoms

  • Involuntary trembling/tremor
  • Slowness of movement (bradykinesia) and difficulty initiating movement
  • Postural and gait changes
  • Erratic muscle movements (dyskinesia)

Non-Motor Symptoms

  • Physical symptoms, such as vision problems and digestive disorders
  • “Parkinson’s Pain,” including neuropathy
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Cognitive changes, including Parkinson’s dementia
  • Psychiatric issues, such as hallucinations or delusions
  • Emotional symptoms, including depression, anxiety

The Movement Disorder Journal and News

Discover powerful stories about Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, or read about the latest happenings in research in these articles below, written by Chris Denny. Or click here to browse more articles and filmography.

New Review Charts the Shift From Managing Symptoms to Rewriting the Disease Itself

Not too long ago, a child born with Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency faced early death and total disability, with [Read Full Article]

This Week in Parkinson’s: Two New Studies Offer Clues to Parkinson’s Progression, and a Longstanding Smoking Mystery

Two studies published Sept. 8 in JAMA Neurology approach Parkinson’s disease from very different directions. One looks at why the disease may [Read Full Article]

Kentucky to Become First State With a Parkinson’s Awareness License Plate

Thanks to the efforts of CEO Eric Richardson and VP Erika Ganong, Kentucky drivers will soon have a new way [Read Full Article]

The National Parkinson's Institute Calendar

You can also click here to add the National Parkinson’s Calendar to your own calendar! 

Classes & Programs Schedule

Rock Steady Boxing

Monday-Thursday
10:30–11:30 AM 

Proformance Health and Wellbeing
2041 River Road
Louisville, KY  40206

Zoom option available Tuesdays/Thursdays

Dance Classes

Dance Classes with David Thurmond

Every Monday
4:30–5:30Pm

3rd Floor conference Room at
UofL Medical Center
East Dutchman’s Lane
Louisville, KY 40207

Speaker Led Support Group

First Saturday of Every Month
11 AM–12 PM

UofL Medical Center East
3920 Dutchmans Ln. 
Louisville, KY 40207

Dystonia Support Group Meeting — In Person!

2nd Tuesday of the Month
5–6 PM

UofL Medical Center East:
First Floor Conference Room
3920 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville KY 40207

Essential Tremor Support Group

3rd Tuesday of the Month
5:30–6:30 PM

On Zoom!

Rock Steady Fitness

Miralea
Tuesday, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Masonic’s Louisville Campus
3701 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

Olmstead
Tuesday, 1–2 PM

Masonic Homes 320 Joe Conway Cir.
Louisville, KY 40041

Pickleball for Parkinson's

Every Tuesday
2:00–3:00 PM

Thoroughbred Pickleball Courts
2040 Metal Lane
Left Side Entrance

Caregiver Support Group

Every 4th Tuesday of the Month
5:15-6:15PM

Miralea Active Lifestyle Community at Masonic’s Louisville Campus
3701 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

Peer Led Support Group

Second Friday of Every Month
11 AM–12 PM

Masonic Homes  — Miralea
320 Conway Cir. 
Louisville, KY 40041

Upcoming Events

NPI News

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Learn how to bring a Parkinson's Awareness License to your State!

NPI’s goal is to see a Parkinson’s Awareness license plate available in all 50 states, helping raise visibility and awareness for Parkinson’s every day. Because each state has its own process for approving specialty plates, NPI provides state-specific information, guidance, and resources to help advocates take action and move their state closer to that goal.

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