## Breadcrumb

- [Home](/)
- [How You Can Help](/how-to-help)
 
  ## Breadcrumb

- [Home](/)
- [How You Can Help](/how-to-help)
 
 #  Why Support Us 

 Your donation helps us further our reach and impact. Explore the many ways your gift helps improve Parkinson's care, advance critical research and provide essential resources.

 

 

 

 ![People engaging in physical therapy](/sites/default/files/styles/1902x600/public/images/whysupportus.jpg?h=83615a45&itok=H7vhn3h1)  

 

    IN THIS SECTIONIN THIS SECTION

- [Understanding Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons) View Menu 
    
    
    - [Understanding Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons)
    - [What is Parkinson's?](/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons)
    - [10 Early Signs](/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-signs)
    - [Causes](/understanding-parkinsons/causes)
    - [Movement Symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms)
    - [Non-Movement Symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms)
    - [Getting Diagnosed](/understanding-parkinsons/getting-diagnosed)
    - [Statistics](/understanding-parkinsons/statistics)
- [Living with Parkinson’s](/living-with-parkinsons) View Menu 
    
    
    - [Living With Parkinson’s](/living-with-parkinsons)
    - [New to Parkinson's](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons)
    - [Our Care Programs](/living-with-parkinsons/care-programs)
    - [Finding Care](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care)
    - [Treatment](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment)
    - [Management & Lifestyle](/living-with-parkinsons/management)
    - [Emotional & Mental Health](/living-with-parkinsons/emotional-mental-health)
    - [Legal, Financial & Insurance](/living-with-parkinsons/legal-financial)
    - [My PD Story](/living-with-parkinsons/stories)
- [Resources & Support](/resources-support) View Menu 
    
    
    - [Resources & Support](/resources-support)
    - [Helpline](/resources-support/helpline)
    - [In Your Area](/your-area)
    - [PD Library](/resources-support/pd-library)
    - [Hospital Safety Guide](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide)
    - [Online Education](/resources-support/online-education)
    - [Events](/resources-support/events)
    - [Community Grants](/resources-support/community-grants)
    - [For Care Partners](/resources-support/carepartners)
    - [For Professionals](/resources-support/professionals)
    - [Find Your Chapter](/resources-support/find-your-chapter)
    - [Blog](/resources-support/blog)
- [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) View Menu 
    
    
    - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research)
    - [Finding A Cure](/advancing-research/finding-cure)
    - [Our Research](/advancing-research/our-research)
    - [Understanding Research](/advancing-research/understanding-research)
    - [Join A Study](/advancing-research/join-study)
    - [Advocate for Research](/advancing-research/advocate-research)
    - [For Researchers](/advancing-research/for-researchers)
    - [Drug Discovery and Development](/advancing-research/parkinsons-drug-discovery)
- [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) View Menu 
    
    
    - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help)
    - [Donate Now](/how-to-help/donate)
    - [Why Support Us](/how-to-help/why-support-us)
    - [Make a Tribute Gift](/how-to-help/tribute)
    - [Fundraise](/how-to-help/fundraise)
    - [Volunteer](/how-to-help/volunteer)
    - [Corporate Sponsors](/how-to-help/corporate-sponsors)
    - [Planned Giving](/how-to-help/more-ways-to-give/planned-giving)
    - [More Ways to Give](/how-to-help/more-ways-to-give)
    - [Policy & Advocacy](/how-to-help/policy-advocacy-priorities)
 
 

  ## 💡 Quick Summary 

 ● Support Parkinson’s disease research, clinical care and innovation that move us closer to better [treatments](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment "Treatment") and a cure

● Expand access to trusted Parkinson’s resources including [Parkinson.org](http://Parkinson.org), our Helpline, educational tools and support for people with PD and [care partners](/resources-support/carepartners "For Care Partners")

● Strengthen local Parkinson’s community programs that improve quality of life through education and wellness services

● Create lasting impact for the Parkinson’s community by advancing [advocacy](/advancing-research/advocate-research "Advocate for Research"), professional education and equitable access to care

 

 Your generosity helps us improve Parkinson’s care and propels us towards a cure. Donors make a lasting difference for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community, helping us advance research towards a cure, provide life-saving resources and improve access to care.

   $425M 

invested in Parkinson’s research and clinical care since 1957.

 

  7M 

people visited Parkinson.org, the go-to online Parkinson’s resource, in 2022.

 

  $9.4M 

invested across 716 community programs that help people with PD, since 2011.

 

 

 

 ##   Join the Fight Against Parkinson's  

 Support ground-breaking research, care and community outreach

 

 [$35](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26812) [$50](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26813) [$100](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26814) [$250](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26815) 

  [Donate](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26822&set.Value=) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## Opportunities to Make an Impact

Here are just a few of the many ways you can help advance our work.

  ##  Advancing Research 

 The Parkinson’s Foundation research strategy aims to close the gaps in knowledge about Parkinson’s — from its basic biology to its impact on the brain and its effects on people. We work to accelerate our findings, quickly applying them to improved treatments and care today.

 - ###   PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation   
    
    Unlocking the power of genetics through [PD GENEration](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration "PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation"), the first-of-its-kind initiative that genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost to help participants better understand their results and disease. Study results will be used to accelerate clinical trials and future research to develop improved treatments.
    
    [Learn More](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration "PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation")  
    [Enroll Today](https://www.parkinson.org/PDGENEration?enroll=enable)
- ###   Investments in Scientists   
    
    Taking on a disease as complex as Parkinson’s requires the **best scientific minds in the world**. Through research grants, the Foundation funds promising scientists to make the breakthroughs that can lead to better treatments and a cure, while providing the resources to keep these researchers focused on Parkinson’s throughout their careers.
    
    [EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH PRIORITIES](/advancing-research/our-research "Our Research")
- ###   Drug Discovery and Development   
    
    To accelerate breakthroughs in treatments that people with Parkinson’s disease need today, the Parkinson’s Foundation formed a strategic partnership with Parkinson’s UK to invest in drug discovery and development. By building a pipeline of drugs exclusively for Parkinson’s disease, we believe we’ll deliver the next new treatment for people with Parkinson’s in years, not decades.
    
    [LEARN MORE](/advancing-research/parkinsons-drug-discovery "Drug Discovery and Development")
 
  ##  Improving Outcomes Through Care 

 We work to improve the standard of care for everyone with Parkinson’s. When people with Parkinson’s receive care that puts them first and engages their care partners, they can better manage their symptoms and experience a higher quality of life.

 - ###   Centers of Excellence   
    
    Each of our designated medical centers medical houses a specialized team that practices the latest in Parkinson’s treatments and research. This Center of Excellence status is the most respected and sought-after designation in the movement disorders field. Together, our centers provide expert care to people with Parkinson’s.
    
    [EXPLORE OUR GLOBAL CARE NETWORK](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network "Global Care Network")  
    [FIND YOUR NEAREST CENTER](/your-area "In Your Area")
- ###   Professional Education   
    
    We provide training that increases knowledge about Parkinson’s and builds comprehensive, interprofessional Parkinson’s care. In 2021, 247 healthcare professionals completed our Team Training program and immediately implemented their training and reported treating a combined 25,000 patients with Parkinson’s.
    
    [EXPLORE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OPPOURTUNITIES](/resources-support/professionals "For Professionals")
 
  ##   Learn more about our programs and resources  

  [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) 

 Helpline@Parkinson.org

 

 

 ](mailto:Helpline@Parkinson.org) 

 [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 

 1-800-473-4636

 

 

 ](tel:1-800-473-4636) 

 

 

 

  ##  Educating & Empowering 

 All people living with Parkinson’s, care partners and their families need access to information and resources. Our community grants provide essential local programs while our new, interactive virtual events bring our community together.

 - ###   Helpline   
    
    Our [Helpline](/resources-support/helpline "Helpline") specialists help people with PD, care partners and healthcare providers navigate every aspect of Parkinson's, sharing current PD-related medical information and guiding callers to local resources.
    
    Call our Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).
    
    [EMAIL OUR HELPLINE](mailto:Helpline@Parkinson.org)
- ###   Newly Diagnosed   
    
    [**The Newly Diagnosed Initiative**](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons "New to Parkinson's") hopes to reach the 60,000 people who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year in the U.S. We aim to close the gap between being newly diagnosed with PD and knowing where and how to find the right information and resources to live the best life possible with PD.
    
    [LEARN MORE](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons "New to Parkinson's")
- ###   Community Grants   
    
    The Parkinson’s Foundation funds community programs that make an impact in local PD communities and help people live better with Parkinson’s today. Since 2011, we have funded more than 579 community-based programs, from exercise classes to educational events.
    
    [FIND A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM](/resources-support/community-grants "Community Grants")
- ###   Hospital Safety Guide   
    
    People with Parkinson’s face great risks in the hospital. The [Hospital Safety Guide](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide "Hospital Safety Guide") is a resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners filled with useful tools and information to prepare for and navigate a hospital stay.
    
    [ORDER YOUR Guide TODAY](/resources-support/pd-library/order-publications "Order Publications")  
    [DOWNLOAD guide TOOLS NOW](/sites/default/files/documents/all-hospital-safety-guide-forms-2025.pdf "all-hospital-safety-guide-forms-2025.pdf")
- ###   Veterans with PD   
    
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 110,000 veterans have Parkinson’s. Alongside our partnership with the VA, together we are working to advance and improve the care and quality of life for veterans living with PD through collaborative education, research and services.
    
    [EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES FOR VETERANS](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/veterans "Veterans & Parkinson's")
- ###   More Essential Resources   
    
    We offer resources at no cost that provide life-changing support to people with PD and their care partners, including our [PD Library](/resources-support/pd-library "PD Library") — an extensive collection of **books**, **fact sheets**, **videos**, **podcasts** — and our **Expert Briefings** webinars, which provide practical tips for managing PD from experts.
    
    [VISIT OUR PD LIBRARY](/resources-support/pd-library "PD Library")  
    [SIGN UP FOR A VIRTUAL EVENT ](/resources-support/events "Events")
 
  ##  Related Materials 

   Fact Sheets 

###  [ Getting Involved in Research ](/library/fact-sheets/research) 



 [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/research)

   Podcasts 

###  [ Episode 31: Team Training for Parkinson’s ](/library/podcast/31) 



 [Listen Now](/library/podcast/31)

   Books 

###  [ Newly Diagnosed Guide ](/library/book/newly-diagnosed-guide) 



 [Read Now](/library/book/newly-diagnosed-guide)

  

  ##  Related Blog Posts 

   ![Group of people exercising](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/localpd-bloghero.png?h=ed9ce7df&itok=fUK9QpvY)  

 Raise Awareness 

###  [ Parkinson's Foundation Supports Local PD Communities ](/blog/awareness/local-communities) 

 

  READ NOW  

  ![Capital building](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/NationalPlan-Blog.png?itok=gOkvn2nP)  

 Raise Awareness 

###  [ The Latest on The National Parkinson's Project ](/blog/awareness/national-parkinsons-project) 

 

  READ NOW  

  ![PD Gene](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/sixwayspfchanginggenetictesting-blog.png?h=0caed71e&itok=YtYVyRrX)  

 Advancing Research 

###  [ 6 Ways the Parkinson's Foundation is Changing Genetic Testing ](/blog/research/changing-genetic-testing) 

 

  READ NOW  

 

  

 - Share on Facebook
- Share on X
- Share on LinkedIn