




The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the country’s largest grass roots organization serving the Parkinson’s community. It is a 501 © (3) not-for-profit organization and receives no governmental or public funding. Each year APDA contributes more than $2.5 million for research and another $2 million for direct patient and caregiver support through the generous support of individual and corporate donations. You can be a partner in easing the burden and finding a cure in a variety of ways while honoring a loved one or even helping to secure your own financial future.
Gifts can be given by mail, phone, fax, e-mail or on-line:
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.
Tel: 1-800-223-2732 Fax:
718-981-4399 E-mail: apda@apdaparkison.org.
The following gifts can be made:
v Memorial or Special Occasion Gifts – To honor the memory of a deceased loved one or friend or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special event. A card is sent to the designated person.
v Restricted Gifts – Your gift can be applied for a designated purpose such as research, education, young-onset network, publications.
v Matching Gifts – Many companies and corporations will match your gift and double or triple the amount realized to continue our mission.
v Estate Planning and Charitable Gift Annuities - Call Joel Gerstel, executive director to learn how you can remember APDA in your will or arrange for an future gift that gives you an income stream and possible tax deferments for you and/or a spouse during your and their lifetimes. (See “Where There’s A Will,” and “Charitable Gift Annuity”
” on this Web
site’s Getting Involved page)
v Local Walk-a-thons and Fund-raisers – Participate in your local walk-a-thons and other fund-raisers benefiting APDA.
Every gift, regardless of size, is welcomed and appreciated and will help us
“To Ease the Burden – To Find the Cure”