This will be my 3rd year participating in the Michigan Parkinson's Hero Walk. My mother-in-law who recently passed was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimher's disease so this cause holds a special place in my heart. Several years ago my husband Steve met Nate through his Marine Corps League and they have become good friends. Nate has been battling with Parkinson's himself. When we were asked about joining his team to help support the cause we were more than happy to join him and other in the fight. 

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.