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#  About Us 

 

 

 

 

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  The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) 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.

 

  ##  Learn More 

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 ##  Vision & Mission 

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure.

 [Read More](/about-us/vision-mission) ##  Leadership 

Meet the people who work daily to make life better for people with Parkinson’s.

 [Meet Our Leaders](/about-us/Leadership) ##  Financial Reports 

Read our financial highlights and accomplishments from the last fiscal year.

 [View Reports](/about-us/financial-reports) 

 

 ###  Advancing Research 

- **[PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration "PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation")** provides genetic testing and counseling to people with Parkinson’s to help connect them to relevant clinical trials.
- **[Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech](/advancing-research/parkinsons-drug-discovery "Drug Discovery and Development")**, together with Parkinson’s UK, provides targeted funding to biotech companies developing life-changing treatments in years, not decades.
- **[Research grants](/advancing-research/finding-cure/currently-funded-grants "Currently Funded Grants")** fund promising, innovative scientists around the world who work toward the breakthroughs that can lead to better treatments and a cure.

 

 ###  Improving Care 

- **[Our Global Care Network](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network "Global Care Network")** is made up of designated centers with skilled staff who know the latest in Parkinson’s treatments and care, connecting more people with PD to high-quality care.
- [The Hospital Safety Guide](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide "Hospital Safety Guide"), available in English and Spanish, contains tools and information to help protect, prepare and empower people with PD during hospital stays.
- **[Professional education courses](/resources-support/professionals/online-courses "Learning Lab")** — including continuing education credits — are offered in-person and online to healthcare professionals in best practices in PD care.

 

 ###  Educating and Empowering 

- **[Our Helpline](/resources-support/helpline "Helpline")** answers Parkinson’s questions in English and Spanish and provides referrals to nearby PD experts and local resources.
- **[PD Health @ Home](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth "PD Health @ Home")** offers weekly at-home events focused on wellness, exercise and mental health, featuring interviews with experts and PD-tailored fitness classes.
- **[The Newly Diagnosed Guide](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons "New to Parkinson's")** helps people recently diagnosed with PD and their care partners navigate the diagnosis and connects them with essential resources.

 

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##  Press Room 

 We are committed to bringing awareness to the latest Parkinson’s news, research and resources.

 

 [Browse our latest news](/about-us/press-room) 

 

 

 

 ##   Join the Fight Against Parkinson's  

 Support our mission to make life better for people with Parkinson’s. Your gift will help us improve care and advance research toward a cure.

 

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