Parkinson Research Foundation Inc
Education. Research. Service.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The mission of the Parkinson Research Foundation is to help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease through funding research while providing ongoing education and free services that enhance the quality of life for Parkinson patients, caregivers, families, & the community supporting more than 1 million people throughout the U.S.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Parkinson Place
Parkinson Place comprehensive care center originally a 7500 sq. ft. site opened September 2012 offering 16 programs per month. Today it has expanded to 11,000 sq. ft. offering over 60 free educational and participation programs each month free to its members. PARKINSON PLACE is dedicated exclusively to the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of those living with Parkinson’s disease. Offering special activities and social events that keep patients and caregivers engaged with life. Programs are instructed by licensed professionals and experts in the field. All participation programs are ability based and can be performed standing or sitting in a chair so everyone can participate. Open 9am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, membership and classes are FREE.
Web Site Programs
Parkinson patients, caregivers and the health care professionals are provided free and easy access to the latest in Parkinson research, treatment options and clinical advancments. Parkinson Research Foundation maintains two sophisticated websites. www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org focuses on current updates, research and education. www.parkinsonplace.org offers awareness about local education and participation programs as well as special events. A comprehensive video library of classes and educational programs are available for viewing online. Both site's have an international reach and are visited daily by Parkinson patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers and related healthcare professionals.
Where we work
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1. Increase awareness and fundraising efforts to sustain and grow current and future programs to better serve the Parkinson Community.
2. To initiate on-site clinical research studies to advance research into Parkinson's disease.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Increase community awareness by means of events, television commercials, and print ads in newspapers, onsite educational programs, and visits to independent living residences, primary care physicians, and other appropriate referral sources.
2. Work with movement disorders specialists, neurologists, psychologists, physical therapists, and case managers to develop potential research programs and studies.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
• Creating Parkinson Awareness in the community.
• Initiating a strategy for research studies with physicians and researchers.
• Onsite physicians to fill research trials.
• Advocate for Scientific Research and the Rights of People with Parkinson’s
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Accomplishments:
1. Full funding for Parkinson Place, an 8,000 square foot PRF Multidisciplinary Care Center in Sarasota, Florida
2. Ongoing empowerment, educational and support programs all lead by noted experts in the field for Parkinson patients, caregivers, and community.
3. Provide over eighty evidence and ability based participation programs to include six different exercise programs led by licensed and certified instructors.
4. Provide a sophisticated website and free video podcasts to better serve the Parkinson Community locally, nationally, and on an international level.
5. Provide ongoing educational conferences with faculty to include physicians and other noted experts in the field.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Parkinson Research Foundation Inc
Board of directorsas of 10/17/2024
Mr Lawrence Hoffheimer
Chairman and CEO Parkinson Research Foundation
Term: 2003 - 2045
Lawrence Hoffheimer
Chairman
Amy Carroll
Secretary
Donna Auger
Director
Linda Patterson
Treasurer
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.