Make a Difference During Parkinson's Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

To find ideas, order a free copy of 30 Ways to Raise Awareness: A Toolkit for the Community. The toolkit offers tips and tools to:

Spread the Word

• Hang a flyer or a poster in your workplace or office.
• Change your Facebook profile picture.
• Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
• Send an awareness eCard.

Educate Yourself and Others

• Display free PDF educational materials at your local library.
• Offer to speak to local college or medical students about your life with Parkinson's disease.
• Add your 'Make a Difference' photo or video to PDF's online campaign.
• Watch PDF's PD ExpertBriefing with your support group.

Support the Cure

• Get your classmates involved in the PDF Champions Campus Challenge to compete for two grand prizes!
• Ask your company if they'll let employees dress casual for a $5 donation
• If you have a business, contact PDF to participate in "Tulips Bloom for PD" fundraising program.
• Double your difference. The Light of Day Foundation will match donations made to PDF in April for up to $100,000!

Order Promotional Tools

• Posters, web banners and buttons.
• Stickers and car magnets.
• Fight Parkinson's bracelets.
• Educational materials.

Order the Toolkit, 30 Ways to Raise Awareness

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