NEW
YORK and MIAMI,
Aug. 6,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today
announced the recipients of more than $1
million in community grants for Parkinson's disease (PD)
programs across the United States.
The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people living
with PD in 40 states. The Foundation invests in community programs
that make an impact in local communities and help people live
better with PD by providing support for health, wellness and
educational needs.
"Community grants help people with PD live better lives, today,"
said Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr. "These investments reflect the
Foundation's continued commitment to meeting unmet needs in the
Parkinson's community."
Community grants range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per organization. The Community Grant
program utilizes peer reviewers from the Parkinson's community to
determine which of the many impactful programs should be selected
for funding each year. The peer review committee includes people
living with Parkinson's, those who are care partners of someone
living with Parkinson's, and healthcare professionals who serve the
Parkinson's community.
"Being a grant reviewer was a reminder of how many people in
cities and towns all over the country are working hard to improve
the lives of those of us with Parkinson's disease and our care
partners," said Esther Labib-Kiyarash, a person living with
Parkinson's and member of the 2024 Community Grant Review
Committee. "Sometimes it's easy to lose hope, but the really
creative and impactful programs that the Parkinson's Foundation is
funding gives me so much hope for the future. These programs truly
make it possible for people to live better lives with this
disease."
The 2024 grant cycle funds programs that educate and deliver
exercise, reach those who are PD care partners and address mental
health needs of people with PD. Selected organizations operate
locally and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion. The funding period occurs from July 1, 2024, to June 30,
2025.
"The Community Grant we received from the Parkinson's Foundation
will enable us to significantly enhance our rehab programming,
providing much-needed support and resources to individuals living
with Parkinson's disease," said Dr. Erika
Jackson, PT, DPT, the co-founder and CEO of Supreme Physical
Therapy and Wellness Rehabilitation Center LLC in Houston. "This funding will help us improve
the quality of life for our participants, offering them specialized
care and rehabilitation services tailored to their unique
needs."
Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $11.5 million in 879 community-based programs. To
see the full list of the 2024 community grant recipients, visit
Parkinson.org/CommunityGrants.
About the Parkinson's Foundation
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with
Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward
a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and
passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the
Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $449 million in Parkinson's research and clinical
care. Connect with us on
Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or
call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).
About Parkinson's Disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans, Parkinson's
disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease
after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the
U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control
(e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as
well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is
no cure for Parkinson's and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed
each year in the U.S.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Melissa Nobles Gonzalez
Parkinson's Foundation
mgonzalez@parkinson.org
305-537-9134
Parkinson.org
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