Parkinson's Advocates in Research
You can influence Parkinson's research. How? By working with Parkinson's Advocates in Research.
Display the Quilt
Display the Parkinson’s Quilt in your community to show the impact of PD on your community.
Getting Involved
“Awareness of Parkinson’s leads to compassion, compassion leads to giving, giving leads to research, and research will lead to a cure.”
- Pam Quinn, research advocate
How can you get involved in the PD community?
Whether it’s by sharing your personal story about a PD diagnosis, letting others know about your local educational event, displaying your works of creativity or raising funds to find cure for Parkinson’s – there are many ways you can connect. Here are a few ways to start:
Participate in Research: Consider participating in a trial or applying to become a PDF Research Advocate, so you can speed new and effective treatments for Parkinson's.
Raise Awareness: Start preparing for Parkinson's Awareness Month 2012 (April) now. Find tips for spreading the word, educating yourself and others and supporting the cure during April, and all year long.
Fundraise with PDF Champions: Support PDF and our work to fund the research and ideas that will improve the lives and futures of people touched by Parkinson's. By raising funds through a personalized event, you join the PDF Champions, a group of dedicated indidividuals from around the United States who give their time and energy to the cause.
Find Community Events: There are educational and social Parkinson's events being held all over the country. Search our calendar and submit information about events in your area. If you would like to find a support group in your area, you can also call PDF at (800) 457-6676 to help you find one.
Get Creative: Browse works of art made by nearly 300 people with Parkinson’s or submit your own, through our Creativity and Parkinson’s Project. We welcome all creative works – painting, drawing, dancing, singing, jewelry, music and more.
Display the Parkinson's Quilt: The Parkinson's Quilt is the first global quilt project to focus the world's attention on the nearly one million people in the US and seven to 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson's. The quilt is now available for rental by individuals, groups, communities, organizations, companies and other venues! By displaying sections of the quilt in your community, you can help raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and help drive home the need to find a cure.
Share Your Story: Read personal stories from other people living with PD and share your own experiences about diagnosis, community involvement and more.
Connect Online: PDF is now on social networking sites like Facebook, where you can keep up-to-date on our programs and show your support of the cause. If you're not already, you can also Join our Mailing List, so you can receive monthly updates about Parkinson's science and community news.
