Midwest Chapter

Impact of Parkinson's in Our Chapter

Every day, the Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest Chapter works to make a profound impact in the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who live in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. We keep funds local, significantly investing  in ways to make life better for people living with Parkinson’s and their families.

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $3,134,470 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the Midwest Chapter Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

• 14 researchers received grants totaling $1,633,000.
• 2,089 people joined PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation, our global research study that provides genetics testing and counseling at no cost to people with Parkinson’s.

Improving Care

• 5,903 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
• 932 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
• $950,000 funded to support life-changing care to 116,120 people at 4 Centers of Excellence in our Chapter.

Education and Resources

• 7,971 Helpline calls and emails answered, providing expert support and referrals.
• 127,817 free publications distributed in English and Spanish.
• 13,698 people attended Parkinson’s educational programs, both in person and virtual.
• 6,348 people received services through 35 community grants totaling $551,470.
• $2,995,558 raised through events like Moving Day Walks and Parkinson’s Revolution, uniting 6,452 people to celebrate movement and raise PD awareness.