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.
135 Parkinson Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10305
Tel: 1-800-223-2732 Fax:
718-981-4399 E-mail: apda@apdaparkinson.org.
FOR A LIMITED TIME - with a $15.00 or more donation receive a gift of Proud Hands Personal Victories with Parkinson's/A Show of Hands, an inspiring compilation of 28 personal stories by people who live by the credo, "I have Parkinson's disease but it doesn't have me!" (For more information click here for the Proud Hands Website)
(Click here to receive a copy)
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”
