>Laura Wallencheck writes: > Can anyone suggest an organization for a memorial donation that provides research funding not administrative costs. Dear Laura: My condolances. There is an organization that raises funds for research only. It is supported by all five of the major PD Groups listed below. American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) National Parkinson's Foundation (NPF) Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) Parkinson's Institute (PI) United Parkinson Foundation (UPF) The name of this organization is the PARKINSON'S UNITY WALK. All administrative costs are donated by major corporate sponsors. All money raised is devided equally between the five groups for research only. I suggest you contact the following. Parkinson's Unity Walk % Zobel 30 West 90 Street, #8C New York, NY 10024 Phone (212) 580-6505 Fax: (212) 496-8639 e-Mail; [log in to unmask] The Parkinson's Unity Walk is a 501(c)(3) organization (Contributions are tax deductible) I hope this will help you in making a decision. Stephen Koepfer ( [log in to unmask] )