We play ping pong to help slow the progression of a Parkinson Diagnosis.
Our mission is to create a global sports movement that is inclusive and supportive of people with a Parkinson Diagnosis (PD).
With over 300 chapters in 25 countries playing ping pong every week, we are working towards our goal to help as many people with Parkinson as possible through ping pong.
The PPP Approach
Weekly Ping Pong Sessions
PPP sessions include welcoming activities, warm-ups, exercises for strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, plus coaching, rallying, and singing exercises.
Events and Tournaments
We host community gatherings, guest lectures from Parkinson experts, and Table Tennis Opens and World Championships, offering opportunities to learn, connect and play.
Community and Support
Our ping pong program offers a fun, inclusive environment that connects players to a social support network—proven to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinson.
Video Spotlight
Ping Pong: A Game Changer for Parkinson’s
SPIN and PingPongParkinson Team Up to Bring Hope and Healing
SPIN is a ping pong social club, and at their core is a drive to connect through ping pong—a game that transcends age, identity, and physical boundaries. SPIN believes in the power of ping pong to connect people and make a difference. That’s why they’ve partnered with PingPongParkinson to offer ping pong sessions to those living with Parkinson’s.
Research shows that ping pong can have a positive impact on motor function, cognition, and mood, making it a valuable tool in managing Parkinson’s symptoms. But it’s more than just the physical benefits—it’s about the community, the joy, and the hope that comes from playing together.
Watch our documentary, “A Game of Hope,” directed by Cannes award-winner Juan Carlos Ortiz, and see the transformative power of ping pong for yourself.
Learn more about SPIN on their website.
We Build Neurons
In Parkinson, dopamine-producing cells decline. Ping pong's unique focus on balance, coordination, and concentration is believed to support neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire itself—and increase dopamine release. This helps improve motor skills, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
Bring a PPP Chapter to Your Community
Think your community could benefit from a PingPongParkinson® group? Join us in expanding our movement by starting a chapter in your area. We'll guide you through every step—from organizing your first session to growing a lasting, impactful group.
“We have been playing for about a month now, and so far members have reported they sleep better than usual after a session, wake up with less tremor, and notice clearer thinking.”
— Christine Nota, Chapter Leader in Santa Rosa, California
Support our Mission
Your donation helps fund free and low-cost ping pong sessions for individuals living with Parkinson, expand PingPongParkinson® chapters worldwide, and support our efforts to advance clinical research that brings us closer to improving lives through movement and community.