Over the past year, the Parkinson’s community has filled my life with more joy, purpose, and inspiration than I could have imagined. From shared laughs in class to small victories in strength and confidence, they’ve given me a reason to show up with my whole heart every single day.
I want to give that same joy back.
I’m asking friends and family to join me in supporting the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, an organization that provides education, support, and hope to people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners, and the healthcare professionals who serve them.
Every single contribution—big or small—will help create more moments of joy, connection, and strength for this community that means so much to me.
If you’ve seen how much this work lights me up, I hope you’ll consider donating or better yet, joining us I Traverse City for the walk! .Together, we can make a tangible difference and help more families feel supported, empowered, and celebrated.
Participant Story
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 $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.