Help People Affected by Parkinson’s Disease
Tax deductible
My Story
More than one million Americans, including myself, are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD also affects the lives of friends, family and caregivers who help people with PD. Medications help treat symptoms but they are not currently able to stop, slow or reverse disease progression. I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease at age 49. The diagnosis was a shock. The symptoms of the disease changed the course of my life. My friends and family know that I am a fighter. Every day I do something that my health care providers think will give me the best chance to slow the progression of the disease. I stay engaged in the community. I have radically changed my diet and committed to a daily dose of exercise and a more balanced life. Research has shown that exercise is the best available strategy for fighting back against PD. To live well, people with PD must keep on moving — in other words, “use it or lose it!” Research also indicates that social engagement helps people with PD cope with and mitigate their symptoms.
Why am I asking you to give to PD Active?
I'm raising money for PD Active because it is laser-focused on keeping people with PD moving and engaged.
PD Active is a non-profit founded by and for people with PD that:
— provides movement classes such as brain training, tai chi and yoga that are designed for people with PD
— sponsors educational events with experts that share fundamental and timely information about PD
— facilitates a wide range of free support groups for people with PD, people with young onset PD, adult children of people with PD, and care partners.
PD Active has also prioritized outreach to bring greater diversity to its membership and reduce the health care disparities that exist in the PD community.
Taken together, PD Active’s efforts help create a broader, more informed and healthier PD community.
PD Active does all of this impactful work with two part-time staff, an inspired team of volunteers, experienced instructors and dedicated members. PD Active is the “little engine that could,” punching well above its weight.
I am asking you to make a donation of any amount so that PD Active can increase its critically important and effective efforts to ensure that those affected by Parkinson’s disease will live healthier lives!
Disparities in Care
Health care disparities mean that many people have Parkinson's disease but have not yet been diagnosed, and are not receiving the type of care that will enable them to live long and healthy lives. I am committed to helping others fight PD. The fight starts with being diagnosed early in the course of the disease. PD Active is focused on reducing the disparity in diagnosis and treatment and increasing information sharing across the community. I hope you will join me by making a donation now. Thank you!
More than one million Americans, including myself, are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD also affects the lives of friends, family and caregivers who help people with PD. Medications help treat symptoms but they are not currently able to stop, slow or reverse disease progression. I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease at age 49. The diagnosis was a shock. The symptoms of the disease changed the course of my life. My friends and family know that I am a fighter. Every day I do something that my health care providers think will give me the best chance to slow the progression of the disease. I stay engaged in the community. I have radically changed my diet and committed to a daily dose of exercise and a more balanced life. Research has shown that exercise is the best available strategy for fighting back against PD. To live well, people with PD must keep on moving — in other words, “use it or lose it!” Research also indicates that social engagement helps people with PD cope with and mitigate their symptoms.
Why am I asking you to give to PD Active?
I'm raising money for PD Active because it is laser-focused on keeping people with PD moving and engaged.
PD Active is a non-profit founded by and for people with PD that:
— provides movement classes such as brain training, tai chi and yoga that are designed for people with PD
— sponsors educational events with experts that share fundamental and timely information about PD
— facilitates a wide range of free support groups for people with PD, people with young onset PD, adult children of people with PD, and care partners.
PD Active has also prioritized outreach to bring greater diversity to its membership and reduce the health care disparities that exist in the PD community.
Taken together, PD Active’s efforts help create a broader, more informed and healthier PD community.
PD Active does all of this impactful work with two part-time staff, an inspired team of volunteers, experienced instructors and dedicated members. PD Active is the “little engine that could,” punching well above its weight.
I am asking you to make a donation of any amount so that PD Active can increase its critically important and effective efforts to ensure that those affected by Parkinson’s disease will live healthier lives!
Disparities in Care
Health care disparities mean that many people have Parkinson's disease but have not yet been diagnosed, and are not receiving the type of care that will enable them to live long and healthy lives. I am committed to helping others fight PD. The fight starts with being diagnosed early in the course of the disease. PD Active is focused on reducing the disparity in diagnosis and treatment and increasing information sharing across the community. I hope you will join me by making a donation now. Thank you!
Organizer
Adam Mizock
Organizer
Berkeley, CA
PD Active
Beneficiary