SATURDAY, APRIL 18 | 8 A.M. TO 10 A.M. This event will host a performance from the “Speeding Theatre- Over 55,” a group of former students of the UNLV Senior Adult Theatre Program after the program was terminated by the university. To join the event we ask for a $10 donation, Will go to the Friends of Parkinson’s Non-Profit to help the Parkinson’s community, to get your ticket call 702-381-4141.
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The View: Newsmakers, April 16-22, 2015
Jamillah Ali-Rahman, executive director of Friends of Parkinson’s, 2400 N. Tenaya Way, recently went on a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a Parkinson’s panel in the White House Eisenhower Executive Office. The panel highlighted the importance of continuing Parkinson’s research and providing support programs for people with Parkinson’s.
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Jamillah Ali-Rahman To Be Announced As Ambassador For Peace With The Universal Peace Federation
Our Executive Director for Friends of Parkinson’s, Jamillah Ali-Rahman, has accepted an appointment as an ambassador for peace with the Universal Peace Federation! She will be formally announced April 29th a ceremony!
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: A La Carte, April 16-22, 2015
PANCAKES FOR PARKINSON’S PLANNED APRIL 18 AT APPLEBEE’S A Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraiser is planned from 8 to 10 a.m. April 18 at Applebee’s at 2070 N. Rainbow Blvd. A performance by the Speeding Theatre — Over 55 group, former students of the UNLV Senior Adult Theatre Program, is planned. A $10 donation is requested for the Friends of Parkinson’s nonprofit. For tickets, call 702-381-4141.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: Valleywide health news, April 16-22, 2015
(Above) Runners register for the Friends of Parkinson’s first Funny Bunny Race at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive, April 4, 2015. The race had 270 participants. (Special to View)
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Faces of Parkinson's By Lillian Gallego
Some people live their entire lives, hiding the pain behind their eyes.
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What is a Caregiver By Lillian Gallego
A caregiver is someone young or old, who comes to our aid without being told.
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News 3: Learn about how Friends of Parkinson's works in the community
News 3’s Krystal Allan talks with Jamillah Ali-Rahman, the executive director of Friends of Parkinson’s, which will conduct a pair of events in the community to spread the word about the organization’s mission.
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Fox 5: "Funny Bunny" Run for Parkinson's Receives Proclamation from the City
Jamillah Ali-Rahman, Executive Director of Friends of Parkinson’s, and Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony posing with the Proclamation from the City of Las Vegas.
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Fox 5: Runner finishing the 5K course from the "Funny Bunny" Run for Parkinson's Race
Runner finishing the 5K course and greeted by the “Funny Bunny”
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