{"id":365642,"date":"2026-08-07T21:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/365642\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:44:13","slug":"parkinsons-foundation-awards-grants-in-41-states-for-parkinsons-community-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/365642\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson\u2019s Foundation Awards Grants in 41 States for Parkinson\u2019s Community Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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YMCA of South Palm Beach County awarded $14,000 to support Parkinson\u2019s disease management programs<\/p>\n

Boca Raton, FL \u2013 August 7, 2026 \u2013\u00a0The\u00a0Parkinson\u2019s Foundation<\/a>\u00a0recently announced the recipients of more than $1 million in community grants for Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD) programs across the United States. The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people living with PD in 41 states. The Foundation invests in community programs that make an impact in local communities and help people live better with PD by providing support for health, wellness and educational needs.\u00a0The\u00a0YMCA of South Palm Beach County\u00a0was awarded $14,000 to support Parkinson\u2019s disease management programs, including Surf & Turf, Parkinson\u2019s Cycle and Parkinson\u2019s Dance, which help participants improve strength, balance, flexibility, mobility and overall quality of life. The funding will help sustain eight hours of vital programming each week across the YMCA of South Palm Beach Counties, two locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Parkinson\u2019s Foundation is proud to support investments that directly reach communities across the country in need of access to meaningful Parkinson\u2019s programs that understand and are equipped to address local needs,\u201d said Parkinson\u2019s Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr. \u201cOur community grant programs are truly life-changing for people with PD from all walks of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Community grants range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per recipient. The 2026 grant cycle funds programs that address mental health needs of people with PD, reach those who are PD care partners and educate and deliver exercise specifically designed for people with PD. Selected organizations operate locally and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis generous support from the Parkinson\u2019s Foundation allows us to continue providing programs that empower individuals living with Parkinson\u2019s disease,\u201d said Robin Nierman, Director of Community Health programs. \u201cTogether, we are helping our community move, connect, and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $13.9 million in 1,065 community-based programs. To see the full list of the 2026 community grant recipients, visit\u00a0Parkinson.org\/CommunityGrants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Parkinson\u2019s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson\u2019s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson\u2019s community. Since 1957, the Parkinson\u2019s Foundation has invested more than $513 million in Parkinson\u2019s research and clinical care. Connect with us on\u00a0Parkinson.org<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).<\/p>\n

Affecting more than one million Americans, Parkinson\u2019s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., trouble sleeping, loss of smell and depression). There is no cure for Parkinson\u2019s and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S.<\/p>\n

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