Michigan Parkinson Foundation

 Southfield     Michigan

http://www.parkinsonsmi.org     << visit website

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Michigan Parkinson Foundation Charity Profile

MPF was founded in 1983 by people with Parkinson's disease, their family members, and health professionals for the purposes of education, support and research. We are funded primarily by private contributions, memorials and grants.Our mission is to educate and provide support to people with Parkinson's and related disorders, their loved ones and care partners, and the physicians and other allied health professionals who diagnose and treat those affected by the illness.To support research into the mechanisms underlying the disease and therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing the burden of illness.To engage and enlist the support of institutions and individuals whose activities impact the needs of people with Parkinson's and related disorders.

Michigan Parkinson Foundation Volunteer Information

The Michigan Parkinson Foundation is an organization of volunteers - and we are a dynamic and growing organization. People throughout the State of Michigan take an active role in many areas: Board members, Professional Advisory Board members, Support Group Facilitators and others within the support groups, committees and task forces (Advocacy; Special Events such as our walk-a-thons, golf outing, fall gala; Finance), individuals who assist in our main office with clerical, resource and other functions, speakers, and office work. Opportunities are plentiful. The level of participation varies with each person, and we greatly appreciate all of our volunteers.

Michigan Parkinson Foundation Donation Information

The Michigan Parkinson Foundation provides many programs and services to people affected by Parkinson's and their loved ones throughout the State of Michigan. Our activities are funded through the generosity of caring individuals, foundations and corporations. Gifts, large and small, are welcome. All gifts to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation are tax deductible as provided by law, and you can use your MasterCard or VISA. Your generous support helps us fulfill our mission to raise funds to support research, provide treatment, and promote medical, and patient education.

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