Heartland Chapter

Impact of Parkinson's in Our Chapter

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $1,101,415 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the Heartland Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

• 3 researchers received grants totaling $59,000.
• 1,053 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

• 3,987 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
• 345 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
• $480,000 funded to support life-changing care to 58,571 people at 2 Centers of Excellence in our Chapter.

Education and Resources

• 5,319 Helpline calls and emails answered, providing expert support and referrals.
• 101,094 free publications distributed in English and Spanish.
• 5,903 people attended Parkinson’s educational programs, both in person and virtual.
• 9,975 people received services through 46 community grants totaling $562,415.
• $1,321,300 raised through events like Moving Day Walks and Parkinson’s Revolution, uniting 3,318 people to celebrate movement and raise PD awareness.