Parkinson’s Foundation Awards Grants in 35 States for Parkinson’s Community Programs
Summary
NEW YORK & MIAMI (July 25, 2023) The Parkinsons Foundation today announced the recipients of nearly $1 million in community grants for Parkinsons disease (PD) programs across the U.S. The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people with PD in 35 states. The Foundation invests in community programs that make an impact in local communities and help people live better with PD by providing support for unmet health, wellness and educational needs.Community-based grants can empower leaders of meaningful Parkinsons programs who both understand and are equipped to address the local communitys most pressing needs, said Parkinsons Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr. These investments reflect the Foundations continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of people with PD from all walks of life.Community grants range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per recipient. The 2023 grant cycle focuses on programs that educate and deliver exercise specifically designed for people with PD, reach those who are PD care partners, and address the intersection of mental health and PD.The goal of our program, Get Living with Parkinsons, is to promote physical, mental, emotional and social health for people with Parkinsons and their care partners, supporting each participant as a whole person, said Megan Munoz, recreation supervisor for the program in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.