ABOUT US
We meet at 7 PM on the second Thursday of most months. Most meetings are in-person at the Parkinson's Center YMCA and by ZOOM.
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Our mission
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To provide moral support and fellowship to people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families and care partners.
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To raise awareness and disseminate information regarding living well with Parkinson’s Disease.
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To act as a resource center for members and others who would like to know more about living well with Parkinson's.
We are a grass roots, volunteer led group. We accept donations
Funds collected are used for:
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Paying for website hosting fees
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Paying for Zoom license costs
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Subsidizing our summer picnic and winter party
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Other local Parkinson’s organizations.
Help for PD
An official, local, nonprofit organization, Read more here https://www.helpforpd.org/our-mission
Stand up for Parkinson's
https://www.standuptoparkinsons.org/
Stand Up to Parkinson’s is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease and helping local Parkinson’s patients live more rewarding lives.
Since founded in 2019, Stand Up to Parkinson’s has raised over $815,000 for local Parkinson’s research at Albany Medical Center and Capital Region patient support services, such as Help for Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's Center YMCA
https://cdymca.org/locations/parkinsons-center-ymca
The Parkinson’s Center YMCA is the first of its kind in the Capital Region and serves as a community hub for exercise, support, and engagement. The Center provides no-cost memberships for people with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders, as well as their families.