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Dollars in action.

7 Ways We
Change Lives

The Parkinson Council’s impact is measured in the number of lives touched. You can learn more about our current grants here. Investments made in the Greater Philadelphia region include:

helping

Helping University of Delaware movement disorder specialists reach more people living with PD through telehealth.

supporting

Supporting scientific and clinical research at Penn and Jefferson that will improve Parkinson’s therapies.

inspiring

Inspiring people with Parkinson’s to dance and sing, some for the first time.

school

Providing more individuals with therapy, education, and social supports.

expanding

Expanding access to home visits for people that need it.

painting

Bringing painting, drawing, papermaking, pottery and sculpture lessons to people with Parkinson’s Disease via The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

funding

Funding social workers for adult, children, and care partner support groups.

reaching

Reaching more people who have been traditionally under-served and under-resourced through community education.

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