Spark the Night is a global awareness campaign marking World Parkinson’s Day. On April 11, 2026, more than 1,000 buildings, bridges, and landmarks around the world will light up blue in solidarity with people living with Parkinson’s and the people who care for them.
Join us for an insightful day designed specifically for the Young Onset Parkinson's Community – in-person or online! Brought to you by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (JCC), and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Cuando nos reunimos bajo un mismo techo, nos sentimos inspirados, energizados por la comunidad y empoderados con muchas herramientas y conocimientos nuevos. Acompáñanos a conversar con expertos en trastornos neurológicos y descubra recursos locales que pueden ayudarle a vivir mejor. Habrá baile, canto, comida y mucho más, ¡así que no se puede perder la oportunidad de cultivar un cerebro más sano y divertirse con su comunidad!
When we gather in-person, we all leave inspired, refreshed by community, and empowered with new tools and knowledge. Join us to talk with experts in neurological disorders and discover local resources that can help you live better. There will be dancing, singing, boxing, and more, so don't miss your chance to cultivate a healthier brain and have fun with your community along the way!
In an inspiring show of solidarity, some of the world’s most iconic landmarks are set to illuminate in blue as part of the global Spark the Night initiative, raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease on April 11, World Parkinson's Day. This initiative comes from PD Avengers, a global alliance of over 8,000 members and 150 organizations across 103 countries, and is designed to spotlight the symptoms and their profound impact on individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, like myself, our care partners, and our communities. This year, over 500 sites across more than 200 cities are confirmed to light up, highlighting the It's about showing the world that Parkinson’s disease affects millions of lives, and we stand together in our desire for a cure.
Seeing these iconic landmarks lit up in blue is not just about visibility—it's about solidarity. It's about showing the world that Parkinson’s disease affects millions of lives, and we stand together in our desire for a cure. When people see these monuments glowing blue, we want them to think of the patients, the families, and the caregivers who are facing this disease every day. Spark the Night is a powerful reminder that we are not alone, and together, we will create the change we desperately need. Each blue-lit site stands as a beacon of hope, signaling that the world is listening and standing with those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
For more ideas and info on how to become a Sparklet, visit https://www.worldparkinsonsnight.com/.
Due to the $%)%$)$= weather, please reroute yourselves to:
47-28 11th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
There's an entrance directly to the sundeck on 47th Rd. It's a black door, we might keep it open. If it's not, call me: 646 541 5127.
If you come through the main entrance (call apt 4D on the butterfly system, we'll buzz you in from our phones), go up the stairs, then make a quick right, and a quick left, and the door at the end of the corridor is the rec room. The restroom will be on your left, the gym on your right.
Pets are ok. :)
Between April 8 and April 11 (my birthday! and World Parkinson’s Day, make a bid! 100% donations will go to the World Parkinson Congress travel fund for people with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinson’s Unity Walk.
There’ll be watercolors, photo sessions, crafts… Check the prizes here or directly here!
