10th Annual Parkinsons Golf Classic
June 8, 2009
Philmont Country Club Huntintgton Valley, PA
The Council’s annual golf tournament is our major fundraiser. Here’s your chance to show your support and enjoy yourself at the same time!
Yoga for Parkinson’s
The Council runs a number of different yoga classes. Find the right one for you. Check here for details.
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In the Press
NEW! The Philadelphia Inquirer – Apr. 22, 2007, Widening a world grown smaller – The Swarthmore yoga class works on flexing muscles, key for those with Parkinson’s Disease.
NEW! Northeast Times – Apr. 19, 2007, Walking with a little help from her friends – For about two years, Jenn Lardani experienced a tremor in her right hand…
Press Releases
NEW! Parkinson Merger – September 23, 2006
Disease Overview – 2005
Council Overview – 2005
PECO Crown Lights
Periodically, throughout 2007, the landmark crown lights atop the Peco Building in Center City Philadelphia will broadcast a variety of messages from The Parkinson Council. Our thanks to Peco for their help in building awareness of the information and resources available from The Parkinson Council and this great public service!
The Sixth Annual Parkinson’s Golf Classic a Success
The Sixth Annual Parkinson’s Golf Classic raised a record amount of money this past year thus enabling The Parkinson Council to recently donate $190,000.00 to the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, a Center of Excellence designated by the National Parkinson Foundation.
The grant will underwrite revolutionary research into identifying at-risk individuals as well as other experimental therapeutic programs, support groups, medical staff training and educational forums.
Pictured at the check presentation is David Halpern, Jan Albert, Matthew Stern, M.D., honoree Charles Gehret, Howard Hurtig, M.D., Arlene Halpern and Rob Cantor.
2007 From The Heart Gala
The Parkinson Council was the recipient of a donation of $166,000 from the Philadelphia area charity, From the Heart, a team of women who provides financial support to worthy causes. The money was raised from its annual fundraising gala, which included entertainment by the nationally renowned political satirists Capitol Steps.
Attending the check presentation are (from left) Shirlee Friedman and Karen Schecter Dayno, Co-Presidents, From the Heart; Terry Levy, From the Heart Gala Co-Chair; Jim Kay, President of the Board, The Parkinson Council; Robin Lassin, From the Heart Gala Co-Chair; Marci Weitz, and Steve Waxman, Executive Director, The Parkinson Council.