Parkinson Awareness
We're raising awareness, and advocating for more inclusive and safe spaces for exercising to break, remove and reduce barriers for people with parkinson's disease. Read more in our blog.
Exercise is not the problem - barriers are!
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We're raising awareness, and advocating for more inclusive and safe spaces for exercising to break, remove and reduce barriers for people with parkinson's disease. Read more in our blog.
Exercise is not the problem - barriers are!
If you would like to volunteer or donate to us, we'd love to hear from you. Please signup here.
Press Release:
PingPongParkinson Statement on the Termination of Cooperation Talks with the ITTF Foundation
PingPongParkinson (PPP) takes note of the recent decision by the ITTF Foundation to end discussions on possible cooperation, in particular regarding the organization of World Championships. While we respect the internal deliberations and the resulting outcome, we would like to share our perspective on this development and at the same time reaffirm our commitment to using table tennis to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
PPP and the ITTF Foundation had each recently organized their own World Championships in table tennis for people with Parkinson's disease, after a collaboration had failed in previous years. This was due to the fact that the ITTF Foundation had demanded that PPP renounce the rights to call its own tournament the “PingPongParkinson World Championships”.
In recent weeks, PPP has again exchanged ideas with the ITTF Foundation to develop a partnership that would create added social value through the joint use of sport. Our vision was to use a joint World Cup as a basis for our common goal of making table tennis accessible and effective for people with Parkinson's worldwide. In the proposal we submitted, we were guided by the fact that it is particularly important to hold a World Cup that meets the extensive needs of people with Parkinson's disease. This is a goal that we, as a patient organization, are convinced of, better understanding than the ITTF Foundation.
We understand that the ITTF Foundation perceived the proposal as a sponsorship model rather than as a partnership in the sense intended. We respect this assessment, but do not share it. PingPongParkinson is not an organization that relies solely on sponsorship. We are a movement fueled by passion, volunteerism, and a strong belief in the therapeutic power of table tennis.
With several successfully organized World Championships, an active presence in 26 countries and tens of thousands of training sessions per year, we have impressively demonstrated the impact of our work on the Parkinson's community. We owe these successes to a dedicated community of sufferers, relatives and supporters, all of whom pursue the common goal of promoting joie de vivre, exercise and social interaction.
Despite the fact that the ITTF Foundation broke off negotiations without making any proposals of its own, our commitment remains undiminished. We will continue to work worldwide to expand our network, support people with Parkinson's disease and organize events that inspire, connect and motivate.
We remain optimistic that new opportunities for cooperation may arise in the future.
New York / Nordhorn Feb 14, 2025
Nenad Bach (PPP Int. President)
Thorsten Boomhuis (PPP Int. Vice-President)
PPP and the ITTF Foundation had each recently organized their own World Championships in table tennis for people with Parkinson's disease, after a collaboration had failed in previous years. This was due to the fact that the ITTF Foundation had demanded that PPP renounce the rights to call its own tournament the “PingPongParkinson World Championships”.
In recent weeks, PPP has again exchanged ideas with the ITTF Foundation to develop a partnership that would create added social value through the joint use of sport. Our vision was to use a joint World Cup as a basis for our common goal of making table tennis accessible and effective for people with Parkinson's worldwide. In the proposal we submitted, we were guided by the fact that it is particularly important to hold a World Cup that meets the extensive needs of people with Parkinson's disease. This is a goal that we, as a patient organization, are convinced of, better understanding than the ITTF Foundation.
We understand that the ITTF Foundation perceived the proposal as a sponsorship model rather than as a partnership in the sense intended. We respect this assessment, but do not share it. PingPongParkinson is not an organization that relies solely on sponsorship. We are a movement fueled by passion, volunteerism, and a strong belief in the therapeutic power of table tennis.
With several successfully organized World Championships, an active presence in 26 countries and tens of thousands of training sessions per year, we have impressively demonstrated the impact of our work on the Parkinson's community. We owe these successes to a dedicated community of sufferers, relatives and supporters, all of whom pursue the common goal of promoting joie de vivre, exercise and social interaction.
Despite the fact that the ITTF Foundation broke off negotiations without making any proposals of its own, our commitment remains undiminished. We will continue to work worldwide to expand our network, support people with Parkinson's disease and organize events that inspire, connect and motivate.
We remain optimistic that new opportunities for cooperation may arise in the future.
New York / Nordhorn Feb 14, 2025
Nenad Bach (PPP Int. President)
Thorsten Boomhuis (PPP Int. Vice-President)
PingPongParkinson World Championship 2024 is here!
The 5th Ping Pong Parkinson World Championship is here! It's so exciting and we are waiting eagerly to see all the action and share beautiful moments together. For our athletes, you can find here the most important table tennis rules and their modifications for Ping Pong Parkinson, including wheelchair modifications.
We would like to say a big thank you to the President of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar for the support. Read her full message here.
We also acknowledge & appreciate all our sponsors and partners.
To catch the action, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Have fun!
We would like to say a big thank you to the President of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar for the support. Read her full message here.
We also acknowledge & appreciate all our sponsors and partners.
To catch the action, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Have fun!
PingPongParkinson Monthly Lecture Series
NYC Lecture Series
The next lecture series will take place on September 24th 2024, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Henry Street Settlement on 269 Henry Street. Giselle S. Perez, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will speak about "Mood and Parkinson's". Giselle works with patients with PD at Mount Sinai West Hospital.
Contact the PingPongParkinson NYC team for further information & to RSVP.
Future monthly topics will include:
Germany Lecture Series
The next lecture will take place online at 6:00pm.
Please visit pingpongparkinson.de for further information.
Follow us on social media for regular updates!
The next lecture series will take place on September 24th 2024, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Henry Street Settlement on 269 Henry Street. Giselle S. Perez, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will speak about "Mood and Parkinson's". Giselle works with patients with PD at Mount Sinai West Hospital.
Contact the PingPongParkinson NYC team for further information & to RSVP.
Future monthly topics will include:
- Exercise and Parkinson's
- Depression and anxiety
- Physical therapy
- Treatments: Focused Ultrasound, Deep Brain Stimulation
- Diet and Parkinson's
Germany Lecture Series
The next lecture will take place online at 6:00pm.
Please visit pingpongparkinson.de for further information.
Follow us on social media for regular updates!
Ping Pong Parkinson at Ridgewood YMCA
We are opening a new class in partnership with Ridgewood YMCA in New Jersey! Please join us for the grand opening and play party on October 23rd 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The first session begins on December 4th 2024. Volunteers from the community are encouraged to join the program and serve as practice partners.
For any questions, email [email protected] or [email protected]
For any questions, email [email protected] or [email protected]
- Schedule: December 4 - January 4
- Sessions to take place on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm & Thursdays at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Learn more & sign up here.
PingPongParkinson
Our mission is to create a global sports movement that is inclusive and supportive of people with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. We love ping pong & use it to slow the progression of PD. Parkinson's disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
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Atlanta Students Gift of Giving - Ping Pong for Parkinson's
In the US alone, 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson Disease every year. Out of this number more are diagnosed late, or misdiagnosed until much later. So how can we proactively combat this? We at PingPongParkinson are promoting the positive benefits that playing ping pong can bring to those diagnosed with PD as well as to the elderly population.
Playing ping pong helps build neurons, and could be aiding in the rehabilitation of neuro-degenerative diseases before and after diagnosis.
We have experienced signs of slow PD progression through active play and would love to extend our sport therapy program more countrywide and across the globe. Your generosity will help keep us moving towards this goal. See how you can donate or volunteer.
Also read more about how high schoolers in Atlanta partnered with us to start a local club as a way to give back!
“It is a great space for people with Parkinson’s no matter how they feel, to meet other people with Parkinson’s and get a safe space to exercise and have fun every week” said 16-year old Gabe.
“As high school students, we don’t really get the opportunity to make something that could be life-changing for other people, something so small as ping pong. It has been really impactful” said 17-year old Ryan.
Interview thanks to Atlanta News First.
Let’s Play Ping Pong!
Playing ping pong helps build neurons, and could be aiding in the rehabilitation of neuro-degenerative diseases before and after diagnosis.
We have experienced signs of slow PD progression through active play and would love to extend our sport therapy program more countrywide and across the globe. Your generosity will help keep us moving towards this goal. See how you can donate or volunteer.
Also read more about how high schoolers in Atlanta partnered with us to start a local club as a way to give back!
“It is a great space for people with Parkinson’s no matter how they feel, to meet other people with Parkinson’s and get a safe space to exercise and have fun every week” said 16-year old Gabe.
“As high school students, we don’t really get the opportunity to make something that could be life-changing for other people, something so small as ping pong. It has been really impactful” said 17-year old Ryan.
Interview thanks to Atlanta News First.
Let’s Play Ping Pong!
UPCOMING EVENTS
PingPongParkinson German Open 2025
The next PingPongParkinson German Open will be taking place next year in Oldenburg, Germany.
Follow us online and stay connected to be notified and register early.
Championship Dates:
Follow us online and stay connected to be notified and register early.
Championship Dates:
- 29th May to 1st June 2025
Join the PingPongParkinson Moving Day Team at Parkinson’s Moving Day Westchester County
We have registered our own PingPongParkinson team to Moving Day Westchester County on April 29th at 10 am.
Event Details
Location:
Manhattanville College | MAP | MORE DETAILS
Event Start:
10:00 AM
A special request to all the “Pongers” from NYC, Westchester, and NJ:
Click here to join the team and/or make 50% of your donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Click here to make 50% of your donation to PingPongParkinson.
Manhattanville College | MAP | MORE DETAILS
Event Start:
10:00 AM
A special request to all the “Pongers” from NYC, Westchester, and NJ:
Click here to join the team and/or make 50% of your donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Click here to make 50% of your donation to PingPongParkinson.
Join the PingPongParkinson Unity Walk Team in Central Park
We have registered our own PingPongParkinson team to walk together in Central Park on April 22nd at 8:30 am.
A special request to all the “Pongers” from NYC, Westchester, and NJ:
Click here to join the team and/or make 50% of your donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Click here to make 50% of your donation to PingPongParkinson.
Let's come together to support Parkinson's reach and public policy, visit vendor booths and have fun. Don't miss it....you'll meet PingPongParkinson players from NYC, Westchester, and NJ!
A special request to all the “Pongers” from NYC, Westchester, and NJ:
Click here to join the team and/or make 50% of your donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Click here to make 50% of your donation to PingPongParkinson.
Let's come together to support Parkinson's reach and public policy, visit vendor booths and have fun. Don't miss it....you'll meet PingPongParkinson players from NYC, Westchester, and NJ!
PingPongParkinson Training Session
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Our mission is to create a global sports movement that is inclusive and supportive of people with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. We are the first table tennis world championship organizers dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of playing ping pong for the Parkinson’s community, since 2019.
We want to be recognized by the International Paralympic committee (IPC). You can help us by making your support count.
We want to be recognized by the International Paralympic committee (IPC). You can help us by making your support count.
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International Women’s Day tribute to Ms Reiko KitanoFinally I found a Japanese Nenad Bach! The japanese parkinson table tennis championship was launched on 2008 at Kobe city... [Read more]
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New Frontiers in Research & Care
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Virtual Reality Championships Launched – New VR Rehabilitation ProgramPingPongParkinson ®️ has announced the launch of its Virtual Reality World Championships slated for... [Read more]
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