April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day, and April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The Benicia Parkinson’s Support Group is hosting their annual Parkinson’s Awareness Rally on Saturday, April 11th, at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall, 1150 First Street, Benicia. The Rally is open to the public and is designed to provide education, resources, and support for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease, their care partners, as well as the broader community.
Rally Hours: 9:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Registration and Check-In: Begins at 8:00 A.M.
Program: 9:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Registration Fees

• Early Bird Rally Admission Only: $10
• At the Door: $15

Registration will be accepted at the door; however, seating is limited. Advance online registration is strongly encouraged by April 9, 2026.
Proceeds from the Rally will be used to increase awareness of Parkinson’s Disease, support local and Northern California Parkinson’s programs, and provide educational materials, seminars, and events for individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Featured Speakers

• Hamid Fekri Azgomi, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, UCSF (Keynote Speaker)
• 2025 DBS Think Tank Rising Star at the Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank XIII
• Lionel Largaespada, Councilman
• Frederick M. Lowe, MD, Internal Medicine Physician
• Redwood Resources
• Lorie Santos, Rock Steady Boxing
• Alfred Simms, VA Services
• Allen Wyly, Parkinson’s Voice Project

The Bill Cawley Memorial Walk is held in conjunction with the Awareness Rally and serves to remind our community of the impact that Parkinson’s disease has on our beloved citizens. Funds raised go to support our group’s activities. The walk especially honors Bill Cawley, the husband of one of the founding members of the Benicia Parkinson’s Support Group.
Walk Check-In: In front of the Veterans Memorial Hall, 1150 First Street, Benicia Begins at 7:45 A.M. Closes at 8:15 A.M. Walk Location: Around Benicia City Park


• Registration Fees
• Early Bird Registration: $10 WALK ONLY
• At the Door: $15 WALK ONLY
• Early Bird Registration RALLY and WALK: $20
• At the Door RALLY and WALK: $25

The walk will take place around the perimeter of City Park and will consist of two separate timed sessions. Prizes will be awarded to the top three participants in each session who complete the greatest number of laps in the allotted time.

• Participants Age 29 and Under:
 8:20 A.M. – 8:40 A.M.
• Participants Age 30 and Over: 8:40 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Food will be available from The Drift from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Event Guidelines

• Strollers are permitted.
• The walking route is wheelchair- and walker-accessible.
• For safety reasons, skateboards, bicycles, inline skates, and wheeled footwear are not permitted.
• Pets are not allowed in the event areas or inside the Veterans Hall. Service animals are permitted.

Registration Deadline
Advance registration is recommended by April 9, 2026.
Waiver of Liability: Participants must download and complete the required waiver.
Waiver of Liability
Benicia Parkinson’s Support Group is a 501(c) (3) organization.