Serving MN, ND, SD
Set this as my local chapterParkinson’s Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, are a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.
We are leaders in ensuring expert Parkinson’s care, educating and empowering the Parkinson’s community and driving the understanding of Parkinson’s through research. As a national organization with local presence and impact, we bring help and hope to the estimated one million people in the U.S., 10 million worldwide, who are living with Parkinson’s.
Your support of the Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter makes a big impact on the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) right here in your community, as well as across the country and around the world!
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Thanks to supporters like you, we are able to provide free resources and advance research toward a cure.
Find Expert Care
Access to care professionals, medications and services
Parkinson’s Foundation Global Care Network creates more opportunities for people with PD to access high-quality care.
Hospital Safety Guide
Advocate for your best care
The Hospital Safety Guide contains useful tools and information to help a person with Parkinson’s during their next planned or unplanned hospital visit.
Helpline
The Helpline answers more than 20,000 calls a year
Call our Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) to find your nearest PD specialist or local resources and get answers to your PD and caregiving questions.
PD Library
We are your trusted ally for information at every stage
We offer resources including videos, podcasts, webinars and other opportunities to learn about the many aspects of living well with PD.
Progress towards new medicines, better therapies and eventually a cure relies, almost exclusively, on innovative, high-quality research.
The Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grants program supports programs that further the health, wellness and education of the Parkinson’s community. We help people with Parkinson’s live better lives, today.
Every year, we award local grants to community programs. Parkinson's Foundation Community Grants are made possible through the support of donors. Check for programs funded in your area.
763-317-1304
MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org
Parkinson’s Foundation
ATTN: Minnesota & Dakotas
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Our Chapter Board ensures our impact is community based and community lead.
Dan Martinez
I am a retired business owner, transportation specialist and widower that loves the outdoors and staying busy. I've had Parkinson’s for 11 years and work every day to keep it at bay through exercise. I love when people say “I had no idea that you have Parkinson’s” and I want to keep it that way.
Greta Schetnan
Hi, I’m Greta Schetnan. I live in Lakeville, MN with my husband of 26 years. We’ve raised 2 sons, now 22 and 25, and are still trying to train our 13 year old Schnoodle! I’ve spent over 25 years in the education world and I am proud to be on the local Parkinson’s Foundation board. I enjoy exercising, gardening, live music, breweries, playing pickleball and cribbage, traveling, and family time. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s in April 2021 at the age of 48.
Bruce Walker
Bruce is a former teacher, builder, and real estate agent from Minot, North Dakota. He is married with four children and many grandchildren. Bruce lives with Parkinson’s disease and serves on his local chapter board to make connections with community resources and healthcare teams in Minot. Bruce has extensive community leadership experience including serving with the Minot Rotary Club, Minot Public School Foundation Board, Board of Directors for the Minot and North Dakota Association of Builders, and his local chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Lisa Erickson
Lisa Erickson is a retired director of research, having most recently served as Head of Public Markets Group at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. Prior to that, she held other group head positions at Altura Capital and Russell Investments. Lisa’s journey with Parkinson’s began with her diagnosis in January 2025, and she is excited and blessed to have this opportunity to serve our amazing Parkinson’s community through the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Lisa also volunteers as a consultant on new programming for Wooddale Church and participates in multiple Parkinson’s research studies. She is the widow of a wonderful husband, Chris Erickson, and has two loving and giving young adult sons, in addition to a beautiful daughter in law and three amazing stepdaughters.
Steven Rush
I personally and professionally have been associated with Parkinson’s disease. My grandmother and cousin had PD; and my brother currently is dealing with PD challenges. I’m a retired rehabilitation psychologist and health communications champion. I have developed programs and services to people with neuromuscular and other physical, emotional and cognitive challenges. I’ve provided training and created education materials, while also performing, supporting and reviewing research.
Throughout my career I have helped people live their best life possible. I assisted them, their families, caregivers and others with focusing on their abilities, rather than disabilities. I supported efforts to better understand PD through available resources and eliminate/mitigate its impact. I’m also passionate about serving on volunteer and professional boards and committees.