🎬 The Red Threads by Nathan Willis (USA), #WPC2026 People’s Choice contender.
Diagnosed at 36, a filmmaker reimagines life with Parkinson’s through art.
🗳️ Vote by April 2: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/gj0lgdDuwNM?...
#Parkinsons
Misunderstood. Stigmatized. Isolated.
🎬 UHURU—Parkinson’s in Tanzania.
🗳️ WPC 2026 Short Film Competition, Vote People's
Choice Award by April 2: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
▶️ youtu.be/uibVKjPD5mw?...
#WPC2026 #Parkinsons
🎬 Tim Hague Sr.’s The Race to Live Your Best is up for People’s Choice at #WPC2026.
🗳️ Vote by April 2: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
Watch: youtu.be/_qzfXQt8mI0s...
🎬 What Parkinson’s Taught Me by David Sangster (UK) is in the #WPC2026 Short Film Competition.
🗳️ Vote for People’s Choice by April 2.
Watch: youtu.be/yl8SDiXP2Zs?...
Vote: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
#Parkinsons
🎧 New episode: Richard Smeyne, PhD (Thomas Jefferson Univ.) on the powerful role of exercise in Parkinson’s + a preview of his #WPC2026 plenary.
Listen: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sdvz8-...
#Parkinsons #research
🎬 From Japan, Shimo Toko shares a powerful entry in the WPC 2026 Short Film Competition.
🗳️ Voting is OPEN for the People’s Choice Award until April 2.
👉 Watch the film: youtu.be/lbbL43mcyVQ?... #wpc2026 #Parkinsons
🎉 Congrats to our WPC Red Thread Monthly Raffle winner, Frederick Lowe (USA)!
He shared photos from the Benicia Parkinson’s Support Group + a piece colored by his wife, Bic Lowe. 💙
Enjoy your Parky the Raccoon & Visit Phoenix swag! #WPC2026 #Parkinsons
View the updated Provisional Program for #WPC2026!
Preview Day 2—and explore the full lineup of science + wellness sessions happening May 24–27, 2026 in #Phoenix.🌵
The most inclusive global #Parkinsons conference only happens every 3 years—don’t miss it.
👉 https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
🚨 Scam Alert: Emails targeting the Parkinson’s community 🚨
Scammers are impersonating the World Parkinson Coalition and inviting people to #WPC2026.
⚠️ Only trust emails from:
@worldpdcoalition.org
@jpdl.com
Don’t click links or respond to suspicious messages. Please share.
Exciting news: Preparing Phoenix for #WPC2026 ✨
The Parkinson Ready™ Phoenix program will train local staff to better support both local residents and WPC 2026 attendees living with #Parkinsons—creating a more inclusive experience for all.
Read here: https://ow.ly/gy1450Yy6f2
Rosalyn Robinson (USA) shares this short inspiring film featured in the WPC 2026 Short Film Competition.
**Voting is OPEN for the People’s Choice Award.**
Watch Rosalyn’s short film here: youtu.be/hxI1zYPvWPg?...
#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
Bound by an invisible red thread, the Parkinson’s community is stronger together.
WPC Red Thread Project photos from Jerome Maume (Ireland).
#WPC2026 #RedThreadProject #Parkinsons
Grab your lunch and join the conversation.
Our new Lunch & Learn sessions at #wpc2026 offer a unique chance to explore topics like swallowing, nutrition, and #Parkinsons in a welcoming space.
Details: https://wpc2026.org/lunchlearn
We're excited to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress May 24-27, 2026! Check out a preview of what to expect. We hope to see you there!
#WPC2026 #ParkinsonsDisease
Anna Pluta (Tango and Beyond for PD), Piotr Franiek, Artur Maciąg (Tai Chi for PD), and members of the Świętokrzyskie Parkinson’s Association in Kielce, Poland are sending smiles to the global #Parkinsons community through these Red Thread photos. #Parkinsons #wpc2026
The WPC is excited to welcome Hardy Rideout, PhD (Greece), who will speak at a Parallel Session at #WPC2026 on #Research Advances in GBA1- and LRRK2-associated PD.
View the Scientific Program here: https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
#Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress #Phoenix
Karen Sauer shared this with the #WPC2026 Short Film Competition. Voting is now open for the People's Choice Award, Vote for your favorite here: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
Watch Karen's video here: youtu.be/WPAwcD4kr5g?...
Marc Jaffe shared this with the #WPC2026 Short Film Competition. Voting is now open for the People's Choice Award. Vote for your fav short film: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
Watch Marc's Film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SflB...
We’re excited to welcome Martina Mancini, Ph.D. (USA) as a Roundtable host at #WPC2026!
Her session will explore what’s new in gait and mobility research and the pipeline of advances for Parkinson’s.
View the Scientific Program:
https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
Love to sing? 🎶 Attending the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix?
If you’re registered for #WPC2026, sign up for the WPC Global Choir!
Next online rehearsal: March 9
Learn more: https://wpc2026.org/choir
(Photo by Per Riggare at WPC 2023)
2,300+ downloads and growing! 🎙️
Explore the world of #Parkinsons disease through the lens of the #WorldParkinsonCongress — featuring voices, insights, and stories from across the global community.
Listen now: https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/podcasts
#Podcast #wpc2026
Steven Iseman (WPC #PedaltoPhoenix – Team Route 66) joins the Hear, Here Parkinson’s Podcast to share his Chicago–Phoenix ride for #WPC2026, reflect on #cycling UK–Barcelona for WPC 2023, and talk about living well with #Parkinsons.
🎧 Listen: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p2sgi-...
The WPC has named the Top 10 finalists for the #WPC2026 Short Film Competition 🎬
These powerful films share real stories of life with #Parkinsons.
🗳 Vote for the People’s Choice Award by April 2, 2026!
Winner announced at 7th World Parkinson Congress.
https://wpc2026.org/shortfilmcompetition
Nominations are open for the WPC Awards, honoring individuals making a meaningful impact for people living with #Parkinsons. Awardees recognized at #WPC2026.
🔗 https://wpc2026.org/awards
The Parkinson’s Performance Lounge is back at the World Parkinson Congress! 🎶✨ A night of music, laughter, improv, and performances by WPC delegates.
Have a talent to share? Apply now and take the stage!
--> https://wpc2026.org/performancelounge
#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts are now open for #WPC2026!
🗓️ Submit Feb 12–25, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ | May 24–27
Registration is open—learn more at wpc2026.org
#ParkinsonsResearch
🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts are now open for #WPC2026!
🗓️ Submit Feb 12–25, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ | May 24–27
Registration is open—learn more at wpc2026.org
#ParkinsonsResearch
Providing childcare at #WPC2026 helps make the Congress more accessible for parents with young children—including those living with Parkinson’s and early-career researchers. Space is limited and first-come, first-served. Learn more: https://wpc2026.org/childcareroom
We're loving the #WPC2026 t-shirt—designed in collaboration with State Forty Eight 🌵✨
Featuring their iconic #Arizona outline with a special WPC 2026 twist, this limited batch is available now. Grab yours and show your support! #Parkinsons
Shop now: https://wpc2026.org/wpcstore
The WPC is pleased to welcome Laura Niedernhofer, MD, Ph.D., (USA), who will speak at WPC 2026 in a parallel session on Biology of Aging in PD and PD Models. View the Provisional Program here: https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
See you in Phoenix!
#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
