NEW YORK and MIAMI , Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the recipients of more than $1 million in community grants for Parkinson's disease (PD) programs across the United States . The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people living with PD in 40 states.
The Foundation invests in community programs that make an impact in local communities and help people live better with PD by providing support for health, wellness and educational needs. "Community grants help people with PD live better lives, today," said Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr .
"These investments reflect the Foundation's continued commitment to meeting unmet needs in the Parkinson's community." Community grants range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per organization. The Community Grant program utilizes peer reviewers from the Parkinson's community to determine which of the many impactful programs should be selected for funding each year.
The peer review committee includes people living with Parkinson's, those who are care partners of someone living with Parkinson's, and healthcare professionals who serve the Parkinson's community. "Being a grant reviewer was a reminder of how many people in cities and towns all over the country are working hard to improve the lives of those of us with Parkinson's disease and our care partners," said Esther Labib-Kiyarash, a person living with Parkinson's and member of the 2024 Community Grant .