Start a PingPongParkinson chapter
Come and join our global community
Interested in Starting a PingPongParkinson Chapter?
At PingPongParkinson, we believe in the power of community—and we’d love you to join us. Our first goal is to reach as many people with Parkinson as possible. We invite you to start your own local group (chapter) and watch it grow into a vibrant community for health, support, and connection.
People are eager to attend PingPongParkinson sessions in areas we haven’t yet reached. With our guidance, you can grasp an opportunity to bring joy, relief and hope to others and help create a lasting impact.
Please read on to find out about the steps to establish PingPongParkinson near you.
1. Learn About PingPongParkinson®
PingPongParkinson started with one chapter in New York, when our founder decided to share with others the benefits of relieving symptoms, rebuilding passions in life and finding connections with others. Learn about our founder’s story, our mission and the pillars of our program and decide if this is a vision you share and a community you want to contribute to.
2. Introduce Yourself
We'd love to learn about your interests, skills, ideas and your community’s needs. Please share some information in the form linked below. We will contact you soon to schedule a meeting on the phone or a video call to answer any questions you have and uncover how we might work together.
3. Check Out Our Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Chapter
We’ve created many resources to guide you on the path from idea to preparation to growing a PPP community that transforms lives. Access one of our guides below.
4. Create a ‘Come-and-Try’ or Start Regular Sessions
Your next steps after meeting with a PingPongParkinson mentor may be to:
Confirm a suitable venue and schedule for your sessions. (We are here to help you communicate about PingPongParkinson and your initiative if needed)
Promote your project to the Parkinson community and related interest groups
Find one or more volunteers to help you
Consider an Introductory Session, linked below, to raise interest and test your preparation.
5. Make Your Sessions as Effective as Possible
Once you are on your way, it’s time to delve into more resources about leading effective PingPongParkinson sessions, including videos detailing our session model and best practices.
Questions?
Reach out with your questions and information about your goals & location to info@pingpongparkinson.org
Support our Mission
Your donation helps develop PingPongParkinson® chapters and supports our efforts to advance research that will bring us all closer to improving lives through awareness, movement and community.