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Protect Your Wealth. Preserve Your Legacy
One of the things we’ve learned through the New England Parkinson’s Ride community is that people work hard to build a life worth protecting. Whether

The Role of Exercise in Our Fight Against
by Michelle Lau When we talk about managing Parkinson’s, medication usually comes to mind first. However, new Parkinson’s research has shown that there’s another tool

2026 Ride Updates
New VIP Registration Option We are introducing an exciting new way to participate as a VIP fundraiser. This year, you can choose to register as

Why I Ride: Erika Alison Cohen
Growing up, my father cycled most days, including in the winter. When he got home, he took his bike computer to his rolltop desk, pulled

Why I Ride: An Interview with Jes Goncalves
By Erika Alison Cohen Jes Goncalves gained her love of endurance sports from her father, so when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease earlier this

Why I Ride: An Interview with Team Skunky
For Judy and David Fried, the annual pilgrimage to Maine each fall for the New England Parkinson’s Ride is a family reunion. After riding together,

Why I Ride: An Interview with Jeff Keeler
By Erika Alison Cohen To say Jeff Keeler is an avid cyclist is an understatement. Jeff started riding 2,000 to 3,000 miles a year in

Fueling for the Ride: The Key to having a great Charity Ride! NUTRITION
By Angela Naeth Whether you’re taking on a century ride or a multi-day cycling tour for charity, proper nutrition is the key to having a

Why I Ride: An interview with Dick Merk
By Erika Alison Cohen When Dick Merk started participating in the New England Parkinson’s Ride in 2018, he asked donors for the names of people

WHAT A YEAR!
As we reflect on the incredible journey of the past year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for your support. Despite storm predictions, the Ride in September

Join the New England Parkinson’s Ride: Pedal for a Purpose!
Welcome, cycling enthusiasts and advocates for a worthy cause! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s (PD)?

Why I Ride? – Dan Sullivan from Team Sully’s Spin Doctors
“When my wife was diagnosed with Parkinson’s we immediately began to research; treatment options, education and ways to get involved with the PD community. It

January 2023 Newsletter
$10M Toward Parkinson’s Research Over the years, the Ride has broken record after record. In 2014, we became the first independent fundraiser for The Michael

Announcing our Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful for the sponsors who have committed so far. It is because of them that we can donate 100% of funds raised

Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! What a perfect time to reach out to friends and family as you start your fundraising campaign! Just be sure to
