Giving Societies
When you make a gift to the Parkinson’s Foundation, you join a special group of donors who are passionate about making life better for people with Parkinson’s.
Giving Societies
“When that cure happens, I want to be a part of it. That is why I’ve named the Parkinson’s Foundation as a beneficiary in my will. I have hope that, together, we truly will create a world without Parkinson’s disease.”
– Luther Tweeten, Parkinson’s Foundation Supporter and Legacy Society Member
Legacy Society
Membership
When you share your commitment to Parkinson’s Foundation in your estate or financial plan, you become an honored member of our Legacy Society. The Legacy Society recognizes and honors all individuals who provide support for Parkinson’s Foundation in their wills, trusts, life income gifts, retirement plans, life insurance designations, and other planned gifts. Legacy Society members are recognized in our Annual Report (your gift can remain anonymous) and receive special updates each year from the President and CEO.
Join the Legacy Society
To become a member of the Legacy Society, please complete our Gift Notification Form. This form will serve as documentation of your intentions and will help ensure that your gift is received by us and used according to your wishes.
We are happy to provide you with bequest language to include in your estate plans or to discuss planned giving options that may be of interest to you. If you have already included Parkinson’s Foundation in your estate plan, please let us know by completing the Gift Notification Form so we can thank you for your generosity and enroll you as our newest Legacy Society member.
Share Your Legacy
Please let us know if you've already included a gift for the Parkinson's Foundation. Providing us with documentation is the best way to ensure that your gift is used in the way you intend.
The Impact of Your Giving
$1,500
could provide invaluable tools and information
Resources like our hospital safety kit helps people with Parkinson's advocate for their best possible care when hospitalized.
$20,000
can provide local resources for the Parkinson's community
Our community grants fund Parkinson’s wellness and education programs in 42 states across the nation.
$130,000
could fuel life-changing research breakthroughs
A gift of this size could fund a postdoctoral fellowship, help drive scientists to make discoveries that lead to better treatments and a cure.
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