I began teaching Yoga for PD and Rock Steady Boxing in 2016. I had no idea what I was getting into as I didn't know anyone with Parkinson's, at least I thought I didn't!  I learned so much from this community perservance, staying in the fight, not giving up, and that this community was one I that I needed to be a part of! I was lucky enought to join the MPF team as the Director of Fitness in August, 2024. 

In the fall of 2024, I was with my family and my Aunt told me that my great uncle and my second cousin both had Parkinson's. I was young when my great uncle passed, but thinking back to that time, I remember him "shaking" and his voice was hard to hear. Knowing now that my family is ashkenzi jewish and all that I know now it all makes sense! Maybe that was why I was drawn to where I am today. 

I have been participating in Metro Detroit walk since 2017. Because this fundraising is crucial to the programs at MPF and what we are able to to do for our community and here in the state of Michigan. Please join our team or donate to help us achieve our goal of $10,000!

The revenues from our fundraising events are essential to 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 $283,000 and 13,885 hours to 176 families in 2024.  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.