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6/5/2015
Latest from PAN
House Committee Approves Funding for Defense Parkinson's Research
The House Appropriations Committee has approved its version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Defense funding bill, which includes $16 million for the Department of Defense Parkinson’s research program. Learn more.
PAN Announces Unified Partner Program
PAN has announced that the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Davis Phinney Foundation have joined PAN’s Unified Partners Program. Learn more.
Why does the Tulip Represent People with Parkinson’s Disease?
Give a gift, honor a loved one with a message on PAN’s Tulip Tribute Garden, and your gift will be doubled before Father’s Day on June 21. Learn more.
Moving Day DC This Sunday
Register or donate today to support PAN and the National Parkinson Foundation’s Moving Day DC this Sunday, June 7. Learn more.
Advancing Parkinson's Through Data: How You Can Help!
The Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation is hosting a webinar featuring PAN’s Director of Policy Jennifer Sheridan Palute on Parkinson’s disease data. Learn more.
Stay Engaged
Ask Congress to Support Data Collection for Parkinson's Disease!
Please ask your Members of Congress to support the Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act (H.R. 292/S. 849), which would create a data collection system for Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders. Take action!
Tell the Senate that Parkinson's Research at DoD Matters
Your voice is needed to ensure the Department of Defense (DoD) Parkinson’s research program receives full funding. Take action!
In The News
The following news articles are included for your information only and do not represent the views or policies of PAN.
Walk the Boards for Parkinson's Event Held
Cape Gazette (DE) | June 2, 2015
This article features PAN’s Delaware State Director Marge Smith.
The third Annual Walk the Boards for Parkinson's was held May 16 in Rehoboth Beach. More.
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Dutch King and Queen Visit Children in Hospital, Learn About Parkinson's Research
MLive.com (MI) | June 1, 2015
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited children at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and toured research labs at Van Andel Institute on Tuesday, June 2. More.
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In the Blink of an Eye, Researchers Detect Early Signs of Movement Disorders
MedicalXpress.com | June 3, 2015
Even if you don't know what Parkinson's disease is, you can likely recall the image of Muhammad Ali's trembling hands, halting speech and mask-like expression—common symptoms of a chronic and progressive movement disorder that affects as many as 1 million individuals in the United States alone. More.
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'Dancing For Joy' In Middletown To Fight Parkinson's Symptoms
Hartford Courant (CT) | May 30, 2015
For an hour each Monday afternoon at the Middletown Senior Center, they forget about Parkinson's disease and just dance. More.
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NJ Man Says Special Procedure Gave Him Second Chance At Life After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
CBS New York | May 28, 2015
A New Jersey man with early onset Parkinson’s disease is praising doctors and a new brain surgical procedure for giving him his life back. More.
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