The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. was founded in 1961 to "ease the burden and find a cure" for Parkinson's disease. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of the disease.

In 2004-2005, the APDA budget for research was more than $2.8 million and exceeded $2 million for patient support.

Each year the APDA scientific advisory board reviews grant requests and submits recommendations for funding researchers whose work shows promise of making scientific breakthroughs or finding improved treatments for Parkinson's disease.

The APDA national office also coordinates the efforts of 65 chapters, 57 information & referral centers and 250 affiliated support groups across the nation.

http://www.apdaparkinson.org

Today NPF is the largest and oldest national Parkinson foundation in the United States.  NPF supports Parkinson-related research, patient care, education, training, and outreach.  Our Parkinson pamphlets, listed elsewhere in this Annual Report, cover a variety of topics of interest to the Parkinson community, are unique in their genre, and are distributed free of charge to anyone that requests them.  There are now 39 affiliated Chapters of NPF throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas.  We have 39 NPF Centers of Excellence in the United States, including 12 in four continents around the world; 8 NPF Care Centers; and 7 NPF Outreach Centers.

http://www.parkinson.org

The Parkinson's Disease Society was established in 1969 and now has 30,000 members, 19,000 supporters and over  300 branches and support groups throughout the UK. We provide support, advice and information to people with Parkinson's, their carers, families and friends, and to health and social services professionals involved in management and care. It is a registered charity.

Last year the Society spent more than £3.4 million on funding research into the cause, cure and prevention of Parkinson's, and improvements in available treatments. The Society also develops models of good practice in service provision, such as Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialists and respite care, and campaigns for changes that will improve the lives of people affected by Parkinson's.

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk

Parkinson Society Canada is a not for profit, national charitable organization. The Society raises money through corporate sponsorships, public donations, and planned gifts. Finding the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease remains our chief mission. However, while we wait for answers, we must not forget the patients and caregivers. New publications, increased patient conferences, clinical assistance programs, as well as other projects also require your support and funding. While we have come a long way towards raising Parkinson's disease in the consciousness of Canadians, we have more to do.

http://www.parkinson.ca

Parkinson's Victoria

Parkinson's Victoria Inc promotes the right of all people living with Parkinson's to comprehensive and excellent services which encourage independence and quality of life.

Our Vision:

To enable every person living with Parkinson's to be fully empowered.
To inspire a community attitude change towards Parkinson's.
To be the centre of excellence in reference to Parkinson's.

http://www.parkinsons-vic.org.au