I will get right down to it. I am raising money for this year's 2024 Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, Michigan. Why am I supporting Michigan Parkinson Foundation?
In July 2021, I received the diagnosis that I have Parkinson's Disease. US Department of Veterans Affairs has classified me as a 100% service-connected totally and permanently disabled USMC veteran (contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC).
I have an awesome network of family, friends, movement disorder specialists, physical/occupational/speech therapists, and wellness programs that include Rock Steady Boxing. I am living my best life with PD, and I want to give back to others suffering from this devastating disease.
Please sponsor me and help make a difference. Together, we can reach our fundraising goal. Thank you for your continued support!
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
The revenues from our fundraising events are essentialto help ensure that no person with Parkinson’s in Michigan and their families are without quality care and support.The need for MPF’s respite care program has increased twenty-fold, providing $10,000 to families in 2018 to more than $200,000 in 2023. Over 13,500 individuals served through MPF exercise classes and 2,116 served through educational programs statewide. To date, we have been able to say “YES” to all that need our help with support from individuals like you.
Jason with big brother Nate (2023)
Huge shout out to Jason Aaron Jolliff who filmed, directed, and edited the entire 2023 Metro Detroit Parkinson's Hero Walk. Love you brother!
Michigan Parkinson Foundation kicked off a NEW support group for Veterans with Parkinson's in January 2024. This group is being lead by Veterans Nate Jolliff and Marc Trail.