Thank you, Margaret, for posting such a wonderful update of The Parkinson
Alliance and all the work being done to bring an end to PD.
I especially like the Parkinson Alliance logo slogan - "Cure Parkinson's
Disease by 2005"
In liew of the Holiday fruit baskets I usually send to clients I have sent a
check to the Parkinson Alliance. Please send one of those lovely
acknowledgement cards to each of my clients to let them know they will be
helping us to cure PD.
And, also, let me know what I can do to keep the ball rolling.
Barbara
Re:>>NONPD: LONG / NEWS / PARKINSON ALLIANCE FUND RAISING REPORT / Cure
Parkinson's Disease by 2005
Our second most important asset is THE PARKINSON ALLIANCE CHALLENGE:
-----We are proud to announce our MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM.
-----All donations to the Alliance will be matched dollar
-----for dollar by the Tuchman Foundation.
-----Therefore, if you donate $500, $1000 will go directly
and of course, your donation is tax deductible to the extent that the
law allows.
In the last quarter of 1999, a golf tournament and a “5-K RUN” raised
over $200,000 for The Parkinson Alliance. These were first time ever,
events and were so successful that they will now be conducted on an
annual basis.
We are also currently working on some terrific events across the
country:
Kentucky Derby Party – A black tie event, this will be held on the eve
of the Kentucky Derby. The mission of the Gala is to raise awareness
of Parkinson’s and provide an avenue for those desiring to financially
support Parkinson’s research programs. There will be famous food from
Kentucky, wonderful music, entertainment and surprise guests. This
will be another first for raising awareness of Parkinson’s during the
Kentucky Derby.
Los Angeles Marathon – will be held March 5, 2000 and will be the
first time Parkinson’s will be one of the charities in this annual
event. The Parkinson’s Unity Walk in association with The Parkinson
Alliance will be working hard on the West Coast to make this a great
success.
Bachelor Auction – The first annual—to be held in Princeton, NJ on
February 11, 2000. Tuxedo-clad bachelors will be auctioned with
monies raised going to the PRO Seed Grant Program. There will also be
a silent auction.
For more information about these events, or how you might plan an
event suitable for your community, and information about making a
donation to take advantage of our matching funds program, please
contact us.
The Alliance has relocated from Washington, DC to Princeton, NJ. Our
new address is:
The Parkinson Alliance
211 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-688-0870 Fax: 609-688-0875
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web page: http://www.parkinsonalliance.net (under construction)
We now have an Executive Director: Carol Walton, who has moved from
California to accept this position. In her new role, Carol will be
responsible for coordinating fund raising events around the country.
Proceeds from these events will go towards funding Parkinson Research
Opportunity (PRO) Seed grants.
During 1998 and 1999, The Parkinson Alliance was instrumental in
raising $1.4 million dollars for PRO Seed grants, awarding 48 seed
grants - please contact us for a list of the 48 seed grants. For the
year 2000, the Alliance, partnering with the national organizations,
is planning to provide an additional 2 million dollars for the PRO
Seed Grant Program.
In the last quarter of 1999, a golf tournament and a “5-K RUN” raised
over $200,000 for The Parkinson Alliance. These were first time ever,
events and were so successful that they will now be conducted on an
annual basis.
We are also currently working on some terrific events across the
country:
Kentucky Derby Party – A black tie event, this will be held on the eve
of the Kentucky Derby. The mission of the Gala is to raise awareness
of Parkinson’s and provide an avenue for those desiring to financially
support Parkinson’s research programs. There will be famous food from
Kentucky, wonderful music, entertainment and surprise guests. This
will be another first for raising awareness of Parkinson’s during the
Kentucky Derby.
Los Angeles Marathon – will be held March 5, 2000 and will be the
first time Parkinson’s will be one of the charities in this annual
event. The Parkinson’s Unity Walk in association with The Parkinson
Alliance will be working hard on the West Coast to make this a great
success.
Bachelor Auction – The first annual—to be held in Princeton, NJ on
February 11, 2000. Tuxedo-clad bachelors will be auctioned with
monies raised going to the PRO Seed Grant Program. There will also be
a silent auction.
For more information about these events, or how you might plan an
event suitable for your community, and information about making a
donation to take advantage of our matching funds program, please
contact us. The Parkinson Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization.
WE ALL WISH YOU SPECIAL HOLIDAYS!
Carol Walton, Executive Director
Jim Cordy, President
Dale Severance and Margaret Tuchman, Executive Vice Presidents, AND
ALL the hardworking PWPs and volunteers, who are our FIRST most
important assets.
May this quote from DR. Gerald Fischbach, the Director of the NINDS be
the herald of our imminent cure:
"I concur that we are close to solving, and I mean
the word 'solving', Parkinson's disease. I hesitate
to put an actual year number on it. I think with
all the intensive effort, with a little bit of
skill and luck, five-to-ten years is not unrealistic.
We will do everything possible to reduce that below five years. I
wouldn't rule that out." Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing,
September 28, 1999.
