Great Lakes Chapter

Impact of Parkinson's in Our Chapter

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $1,750,009 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the Great Lakes Chapter Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

• 7 researchers received grants totaling $884,363.
• 1,110 people joined PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, our global research study that provides genetics testing and counseling at no cost to people with Parkinson’s.

Improving Care

• 5,623 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
• 425 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
• $420,000 funded to support life-changing care to 82,256 people at 4 Centers of Excellence in our Chapter.

Education and Resources

• 7,616 Helpline calls and emails answered, providing expert support and referrals.
• 76,271 free publications distributed in English and Spanish.
• 6,932 people attended Parkinson’s educational programs, both in person and virtual.
• 6,381 people received services through 32 community grants totaling $445,646.
• $1,040,848 raised through events like Moving Day Walks and Parkinson’s Revolution, uniting 2,780 people to celebrate movement and raise PD awareness.