2025 was a pivotal year for those impacted by Parkinson's disease (PD) — and your support made it possible.
We welcomed two leaders who will shape the future of Parkinson’s care and advocacy. Sneha Mantri, MD, MDS, is our first Chief Medical Officer, who brings frontline expertise to help people with Parkinson’s receive better care. Andi Lipstein Fristedt is our first Chief Strategy and Policy Officer who brings us into the policy arena — advancing advocacy efforts that protect Parkinson’s research and access to care at the federal and state levels
Our landmark genetics study PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation, surpassed 30,000 participants, expanding access to genetic testing and counseling while accelerating the path to clinical trials and new treatments.
Momentum also surged in the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech. Two new drugs are now entering clinical trials — proof that early, donor-powered investment speeds innovation.
Thank you for fueling progress in 2025. Thank you to the scientists, researchers, clinicians and supporters like you who help drive goals to action. Together, we move closer to a future without Parkinson’s.
In a year when federal funding for disease research sharply declined, we significantly increased our investment in Parkinson’s research — awarding more than $4.3 million across 44 research grants. We are proud to fund scientists driving the development of new therapies, treatments, and ultimately a cure for the 10 million people worldwide living with PD.
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”Parkinson’s disease affected my grandfather before his passing, and this personal experience inspired my commitment to understanding the disease at a fundamental scientific level.”
We are raising the standard of care to improve health and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. Our programs and resources support every stage of the care journey and empower people to find and advocate for the best care possible.
Explore how we helped optimize care in 2025 through our care continuum.
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people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders received specialized care throughout 62 designated centers that are a part of our Global Care Network.
“As a physician and a person living with Parkinson’s, I know time is a precious and nonrenewable resource. Intentional use of time can make an unproductive or frustrating visit into a success. The Parkinson’s Foundation has powerful resources that can help people with PD adapt your care to your needs over time.”
Education and access to reliable resources empower people with Parkinson’s, their families and care teams to make informed decisions with confidence. That’s why we continually publish new information and tools that support people at every stage of Parkinson’s to strengthen connections across the PD community.
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people visited Parkinson.org in April as we introduced PAM, transforming Parkinson’s Awareness Month into a high-impact digital campaign.
“Through the Parkinson’s Foundation, we found more than we could have ever asked for. We found community, we found resources, we found doctors, we found help at every corner. We found a way to take control back from the disease.”
To everyone who helps us make life better for people with Parkinson's.
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