American Parkinson Disease Association’s Post

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and it's important to understand the impact of this disease. Did you know that nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease? Shockingly, this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Parkinson's is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, and nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with PD each year. Additionally, an estimated 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before age 50, and men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's disease than women. Let's support the organizations that are fighting to find a cure. Check out the wonderful work being done by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson's Foundation, and the Davis Phinney Foundation. Learn more about their initiatives and how you can help make a difference. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #MichaelJFoxFoundation #ParkinsonsFoundation #DavisPhinneyFoundation

Today is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month 🌷 A few fast facts: 💡 There are 1 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's. ✳ The primary risk is age. 🧠 There is no cure. For those of us with family affected by Parkinson's, it's not just about knowing facts. We become fierce advocates eager to learn about treatments, excellent listeners helping find individualized ways to improve our loved one's day-to-day, and unwaveringly committed to fast-tracking progress toward a cure. Help put Parkinson’s in the past. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3UcDGFB

Today is the start of Diabetes Week! This weeklong event aims to create awareness about Diabetes, and encourages individuals to be open to talk about their experiences with it. Some ways you can celebrate Diabetes week include:  ⭐️ Taking a diabetes risk test ⭐️ Donating to charitable organizations ⭐️ Encouraging others to assess their level of risk #SummitHealthcare #SummitHealthcareServices #DiabetesWeek #DiabetesAwareness

It brings me great joy to launch our 'A Little Pitta Love' campaign in support of Coeliac Awareness Month. 💜 Sadly there are a lot of misconceptions still about coeliac disease, hence why Coeliac Awareness Month is hugely important for raising awareness and educating people that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition and not an allergy. When someone with coeliac disease eats gluten, their body attacks its own tissues and causes gut damage. 1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, yet alarmingly only 36% of people have a medical diagnosis. Our campaign aims to raise awareness and support the work that Coeliac UK is doing to reach the estimated 500,000 people in the UK who might be living with debilitating symptoms and seeking answers. Our goal is to raise £26,000 for Coeliac UK by donating 20p from every limited edition purple pack of stone baked pittas sold across major UK retailers in the month of May. #spreadalittlepittalove #coeliacawarenessmonth

Today is the day...LET'S DO THIS! $7,450 to go We need one of the following to happen today: - 2 donors to give $4,000 each, OR - 4 donors to give $2,000 each, OR - 8 donors to give $1,000 each, OR - 15 donors to give $500 each, OR - 75 donors to give $100 each, OR - 150 donors to give $50 each, OR - 300 donors to give $25/each Or some crazy combination. It all counts. What can you give today to support ALS patients? All donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE! GoFundMe link in the comments.

🌟 Join Me in Raising Awareness for Endometriosis! 🌟 This July, I’m walking 8000 steps a day to raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis, a condition affecting 1 in 10 women worldwide. This cause is very close to my heart ❤️, as I was diagnosed with Endometriosis at 19 after years of struggling with symptoms. Endometriosis is a chronic illness that affects people differently, and it takes an average of 8 years to get a diagnosis 😔 Currently, there is no cure. 8000 steps signifies the 8-year struggle women endure to get diagnosed. Please support by donating, liking, or sharing to raise awareness 🙏. 📅 Updates will follow... 13 days until the challenge begins! https://lnkd.in/eekXYGn7 #EndometriosisAwareness #CharityFundraiser #8000StepsADay #SupportTheCause #WomensHealth #EndometriosisAwareness #CharityFundraiser #8000MilesADay #SupportTheCause #WomensHealth

Will you help give hope to broken hearts?    Heart disease is Australia's biggest killer, and it doesn't discriminate. It affects men, women and children. Your kindness can be a lifeline for heart patients, whether family or strangers, safeguarding their futures and dreams.    But progress relies on research, and that's dependent on compassionate people like you. Your contribution is not just a donation; it's a crucial part of the research process.    Please don't leave it too late to make your tax-deductible donation.   Give generously by 30 June to fund promising research that could change the life of someone you love 👉https://lnkd.in/gSJHAuaJ

On March 29, 2025, The Romp to Cure MS Team will be back in action, riding in the Bike MS: Suncoast Challenge. This event is so much more than a ride—it’s a movement. It’s about raising awareness, critical funds, and hope for the millions of people impacted by MS. Over 1 million people in the U.S. are living with MS? That’s 1 in 330 people. And when you include the families touched by this disease, the number skyrockets to nearly 3 million people. MS doesn’t just affect individuals—it reshapes the lives of everyone around them. There’s currently no cure for MS, and while disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can slow its progression, these medications cost over $100,000 per year. That’s an unimaginable burden for so many families. The funds we raise by participating in Bike MS go directly toward advancing research for a cure and providing resources for those living with MS and their loved ones. I’ll be out there pushing the pedals, but I need your help to make this effort truly meaningful. Please consider supporting my ride by donating today. Your generosity can change lives and fuel the fight for a cure. Together, we can weather any storm and keep moving forward. Donate to My Ride Here: https://lnkd.in/e6phm_R4

🌟 On the 7th Day of Christmas, Make a Resolution for Good 🌟 As we approach 2025, consider making a resolution that creates lasting impact: saving lives through blood donation. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and just one donation can save up to three lives. By making blood donation a regular part of your routine, you can provide hope and healing to those who need it most. This year, let’s resolve to give back and make a difference. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future. 👉 Schedule your blood donation today: https://lnkd.in/ghF7EzWy #BloodDonation #SaveLives #NewYearResolution #DonateBlood #Versiti #MakeAnImpact

🌟 On the 7th Day of Christmas, Make a Resolution for Good 🌟 As we approach 2025, consider making a resolution that creates lasting impact: saving lives through blood donation. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and just one donation can save up to three lives. By making blood donation a regular part of your routine, you can provide hope and healing to those who need it most. This year, let’s resolve to give back and make a difference. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future. 👉 Schedule your blood donation today: https://lnkd.in/ghF7EzWy #BloodDonation #SaveLives #NewYearResolution #DonateBlood #Versiti #MakeAnImpact