The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the country’s largest grass roots organization serving the Parkinson’s community. It is a 501(c)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.
10850 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 730
Los Angeles, California 90024
Tel: 1-800-908-2732    
Fax: 310-474-0292   
E-mail: apdawc@earthlink.net

To Donate On-Line click here

Download a Donation Form

The following gifts can be made:

• 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.
  
  
• Restricted Gifts – Your gift can be applied for a designated purpose such as research, education, young-onset network, publications.
  
  
• Matching Gifts – Many companies and corporations will match your gift and double or triple the amount realized to continue our mission.
  
  
• Estate Planning and Charitable Gift Annuities - Call APDA Executive Director, Joel Gerstel at 1-800-223-2732 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.
  
  
• 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”

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Find a Chapter

For a listing of Chapters in the Western United States, click here

APDA Chapters

APDA Chapters operate as an integral part of our national organization and serve two functions: fundraising and public awareness. They assist our national programs, but are most important in our local outreach, programs, and education. The Chapters also help sponsor educational symposia and conferences in cooperation with the Information and Referral Centers.

For additional information or to contact an APDA Chapter in the Western United States, please call 1-800-908-2732.

For Chapters located throughout the U.S.:
APDA National Website

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Fundraising is of paramount importance to support our ambitious programs. Proceeds from contributions, direct mail response, special events and Chapters, along with a bequest program and gifts from foundations and corporations are used for funding our programs.

A series of public service announcements by prominent individuals are distributed periodically. Our awareness campaigns and symposia throughout the United States have helped increase our visibility. Without the support of the public, we would not be able to fund our outstanding research projects and unique education programs throughout the United States. Since APDA is a privately funded association, we would like to thank all who have invested in our cause and look forward to a continued and growing relationship in our quest to "Ease the Burden and Find the Cure."

If you'd like information about wills, bequests and charitable gift annuities, please contact:

Mr. Joel Gerstel
APDA Executive Director
1-800-223-2732

APDA National Website

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