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Person With Parkinsons
Take One Step.
When you have Parkinson’s, you know that sitting and waiting doesn’t solve much. We’ll help you get inspired and get going – one step at a time. Why not now?
Source: Emma Lee for Newsworks
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We’re lucky to live in one of the great healthcare centers in the U.S, so you can get expert care right here. And of course, there’s even more support online.
Find Local PD Specialists
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Parkinson Disease (PD) is a chronic neurological condition named after Dr. James Parkinson, the London physician who described it in 1817. Parkinson’s is a type of movement disorder. It happens when nerve cells (neurons) in the brain don’t produce enough of a brain chemical called dopamine, a chemical that’s vital to movement.
Learn More About Parkinson’s Disease
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We need you. We need college interns, technology experts, web and administrative gurus, event planners, and other wonderful people.
Contact The Parkinson Council
Take One Step.
When you have Parkinson’s, you know that sitting and waiting doesn’t solve much. We’ll help you get inspired and get going – one step at a time. Why not now?
Source: Emma Lee for Newsworks
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We’re lucky to live in one of the great healthcare centers in the U.S, so you can get expert care right here. And of course, there’s even more support online.
Find Local PD Specialists
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Parkinson Disease (PD) is a chronic neurological condition named after Dr. James Parkinson, the London physician who described it in 1817. Parkinson’s is a type of movement disorder. It happens when nerve cells (neurons) in the brain don’t produce enough of a brain chemical called dopamine, a chemical that’s vital to movement.
Learn More About Parkinson’s Disease
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Find Fun With The Parkinson Council
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We need you. We need college interns, technology experts, web and administrative gurus, event planners, and other wonderful people.
Contact The Parkinson Council
Care Partners & Family Members
You’re In This Together.
When someone close to you has Parkinson’s, your life changes. Here’s how you can help them, and yourself.
Community Partners
Welcome to the movement.
Family and community are why we get up in the morning.
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The Parkinson Council is dedicated to helping our neighbors impacted by Parkinson’s. Yes, we’re local, and proud of it. We fund research, education and programs at world-renowned institutions here in Greater Philadelphia. This laser, local focus helps impact many lives. And makes us a little different from bigger, equally worthy national organizations. If you live with Parkinson’s, or care for someone who does, we can help you find community, inspiration, and hope. Right here, where you live.
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Our mission is to provide financial support to local nonprofits and institutions dedicated to improving the quality of life for Parkinson’s disease patients, their families and caregivers. Compassionate dedication is the core value we live by. And our vision is a world without Parkinson’s disease. Won’t that be wonderful.
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Funding for 2022 was invitation-only. Our mission is to raise funds and provide financial grants to Philadelphia and Delaware Valley-based entities continues. We are proud of making a different in these areas:
- Research initiatives at local hospitals and universities
- Advocacy and education that increases awareness of PD in medical, general and underserved communities, and the healthcare providers who serve them
- Support for the emotional and physical needs for people with PD and their caretakers
- Support groups for people with PD and care-partners
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The Parkinson Council allocated $243,525 in grant funding to local organizations in 2023. Despite COVID-19’s impact on our fundraising, we are proud to invest in vital programs.
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We’re small, but mighty. And we welcome volunteers.
Executive Director: Wendy R. Lewis
A force of nature in the non-profit sector for 30 years.
Welcome to the movement.
At Penn, scientists are doing breakthrough research. At the Y, PD patients are doing the rumba. This is why we get up in the morning.
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At Penn, scientists are doing groundbreaking research. At the Y, people with PD are hip-hop dancing. This is why we get up in the morning.
The Parkinson Council is dedicated to helping our neighbors affected by Parkinson’s. Yes, we’re local, and proud of it. We fund research, education and programs at world-renowned institutions here in Greater Philadelphia. This laser, local focus helps impact many lives. And makes us a little different from bigger, equally worthy national organizations. If you live with PD, or care for someone who does, we can help you find community, inspiration, and hope. Right here, where you live.
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Our mission is to provide financial support to local nonprofits and institutions dedicated to improving the quality of life for Parkinson’s disease patients, their families and caregivers. Compassionate dedication is the core value we live by. And our vision is a world without Parkinson’s disease. Won’t that be wonderful.
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Our mission is to raise funds and provide financial grants to Philadelphia and Delaware Valley-based entities in these areas:
- Research initiatives at local hospitals and universities
- Advocacy and education that increases awareness of PD in medical, general and underserved communities, and the healthcare providers who serve them
- Support for the emotional and physical needs for people with PD and their caretakers
- Support groups for people with PD and care-partners
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The Parkinson Council allocated $243,525 in grant funding to local organizations in 2023.
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We’re small, but mighty. And we welcome volunteers.
Executive Director: Wendy R. Lewis
A force of nature in the non-profit sector for 30 years.
Healthcare Professionals
One day at a time.
Treating patients with Parkinson’s is a long journey. But thanks in part to research happening here in Greater Philadelphia, it’s a more hopeful one.
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We’re lucky to live in one of the great healthcare centers in the U.S, so you can get expert care right here. And of course, there’s even more support online.
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Our mission is to raise funds and provide financial grants to Philadelphia and Delaware Valley-based entities in these areas:
- Research initiatives at local hospitals and universities
- Advocacy and education that increases awareness of PD in medical, general and underserved communities, and the healthcare providers who serve them
- Support for the emotional and physical needs for people with PD and their caretakers
- Support groups for people with PD and care-partners
One day at a time.
Treating patients with Parkinson’s is a long journey. But thanks in part to research happening here in Greater Philadelphia, it’s a more hopeful one.