Understanding Parkinson’s

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.
Living with Parkinson’s

While living with PD can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinson's disease.
Resources & Support

Living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD) means getting the support you need — from tools that help you work alongside your care team to resources that empower you.
Advancing Research

Our research has led to breakthroughs in treatment and improved care that bring hope to the entire Parkinson's community.
How You Can Help

There are many ways you can support the fight against Parkinson’s. Whatever form your gift takes, you can be confident that it goes toward providing crucial resources for those affected by this disease.

How You Can Help

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Your generosity helps us improve care and propels us towards a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Every day, volunteers and donors help us make life better for people with Parkinson’s.

Why Support Us

Find out exactly how your generous donation helps improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s —from helping us advance critical research to funding life-changing wellness programs in local communities.

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Join the Fight Against Parkinson's

Support our mission to make life better for people with Parkinson’s. Your gift will help us improve care and advance research toward a cure.

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Ways to Give

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Volunteer

We rely on the energy, skill and passion of people like you to help us further our impact and reach. Explore our myriad of in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities.

Become a Volunteer

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Design your own fundraiser — from a Facebook Fundraiser, to livestreaming or hosting your own 5K. We’ll help you design your dream event!

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Donate From Your Retirement Plan

Save on your taxes and help people with Parkinson's by making a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA.

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Reach Further

The Parkinson’s Foundation Reach Further campaign will invest an additional $30 million to accelerate progress on Parkinson’s disease research, improve care and increase access to quality-of-life programs.

Help Us Reach Further

Fundraise Your Way

Walk

At Moving Day events across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together.

FIND YOUR NEAREST MOVING DAY

Run

Ready to challenge yourself mentally and physically while raising funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation? Explore our marathon, mud run and other race options.

BECOME A PARKINSON’S CHAMPION

Cycle

This high-energy indoor cycling ride combines passion, determination and community. Ride with us in-person at events across the country or virtually!

JOIN PARKINSON’S REVOLUTION

Find A Participant

Ready to donate to a participant or team that is raising funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation?

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More Ways to Give

There are many ways you can support the fight against Parkinson’s, and we want to help you find the option that works best for you.

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Corporate Sponsors

Partnering with our corporate sponsors allow us to bring education, resources and support to people with Parkinson’s and their families.

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