PDF Annual Report `10 1.6 - Parkinson`s Disease Foundation
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PDF Annual Report `10 1.6 - Parkinson`s Disease Foundation
PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOUNDATION commitment. community. impact. Annual Report 2010 The mission of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation® (PDF® ) is two-fold: to understand and find the cure to Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders; and, for as long as this search continues, to ensure that those individuals and families who live with Parkinson's are able to achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Letter from Leadership 4 PDF Advances in 2010 6 Commitment 10 Community 14 Impact 18 Financial Reports 20 Donors: Events 22 Donors: PDF Champions 25 Donors: 2010 Listing LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP Dear Friend of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: We are often asked: How would you describe PDF to someone you had just met in an elevator, as you journey from the ground to the 15th floor, where our offices are? Okay, admittedly this is a bit of a New York City-oriented question (after all, we have more 15th floor offices here than do most cities), but you get the point. To close in on the question, we decided to frame this year’s annual report around three words that we feel capture the essence of PDF’s spirit, strategies and successes — and can be uttered in a brief elevator ride. Here they are: Commitment. Community. And Impact. First, Commitment. The very word calls out the heart of PDF’s story: more than a half-century of delivering on the promise of our founder, William Black, to help accelerate the cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD) by supporting research of the highest caliber and relevance to the needs of the people who live with the disease. This commitment will be secure until that day when we are able, joyfully, to close the curtains on the Parkinson’s story. This commitment was evident in 2010 in our support of Parkinson’s researchers at several major university centers in the United States and beyond. We do not tell these scientists what to do; we ask them for their best ideas and then provide, through rigorous peer review, a selection process that centers on just three questions about their proposed work. One question is, is it the best science? The second is, does it add materially to what we already know? And the third is, will it be relevant to understanding and stopping Parkinson’s disease? Our second word is Community. Actually, we have several communities. The first is the women and men who live with Parkinson’s, along with their partners, sons and daughters, and friends. We interact with these folks in a variety of ways. One is including them as advisors for our own programs — primarily though our People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, the first of its kind in the Parkinson’s community. Another one is providing them with authoritative and timely information — through our website, our publications and educational meetings, both in-person and online. A more recent initiative is engaging them in the process of Parkinson’s clinical research, primarily through our Parkinson’s Advocates in Research (PAIR) program which “pairs” talented patient advocates with real-world challenges in clinical research. 2 PDF Annual Report 2010 Another community is the doctors and scientists who conduct the research and provide the medical services for people with Parkinson’s. We serve this community in various ways — from screening clinicians for our physician referral list, to supporting the work of the Parkinson Study Group, the nation’s leading consortium of Parkinson’s researchers. The third word is Impact. As with the other two words, the idea of “impact” has more than a single side to it. In the context of limited resources, this means that we must carefully choose the projects that we take on for their likely impact. This in turn means that we do not duplicate activities that are being done, or have been done, by other organizations. For example, the online nursing education course that we led is the first of its kind ever to have been attempted. So is our Clinical Research Learning Institute, which trains people with Parkinson’s to be research advocates. Making an impact also means that we need to continuously evaluate what we do to ensure that it meets community needs, clearly and efficiently. The point is that it is not enough to just have good ideas, strong people or good money behind them; you have to be able to demonstrate that what you are doing actually makes a difference to the communities you serve. What we are saying would be true for any organization, but it is especially true in a not-for-profit where the “bottom line” is so much more than the financial return on investment. Thank you! We invite you to read this report carefully and critically — whether or not we have the pleasure of seeing you “on the elevator!” Sincerely yours, Robin Anthony Elliott Lewis P. Rowland, M.D. Executive Director President, Board of Directors LEADERSHIP As we like to say in each annual report, nothing of what we do — not the pursuit of our commitment, not the service to our community, and not the certification we make of the impact of the work that we do — would be possible without the help of those who support us financially. At the start of each fiscal year, we must start from scratch to raise the money we need — about $10 million a year — to fund the work that has marked the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation since 1957. To our donors who have helped to make these efforts possible, we extend our deepest gratitude. We hope that you are as proud of the work you have supported as we are to have undertaken it. 3 ADVANCES PDF IN 2010 The Parkinson's Disease Foundation supports research and ideas that will improve the lives and futures of people touched by Parkinson’s. Because of your support in 2010, PDF was able to accomplish the following: 1 2 Funded $5.5 million in Parkinson’s research — including grants to 37 individual investigators, 39 fellows and the scientific teams at three major academic centers — whose creative and novel ideas will bring us closer to finding new treatments and a cure. 3 4 Ensured that the findings of Parkinson’s research are accessible to everyone by launching a “What Does it Mean?” news feature and blog entitled, Parkinson’s Insights, both of which provide space to translate research news, offer updates on scientific meetings and feature guest posts by community members. Distributed 100,000 educational publications and advised, through our National HelpLine, thousands of people with Parkinson’s, family members and health care professionals from all 50 states and six continents, on issues relating to diagnosis, treatment, care partner concerns and more. 4 Welcomed the participation of our friends online, with 10,000 individuals viewing at least one of six innovative online educational seminars; and thousands more sharing their stories, creative works, photos and videos with each other on PDF.org, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. 5 6 7 8 Expanded our network of PDF Research Advocates to include more than100 individuals who have been trained through the Clinical Research Learning Institute and who are now ready to advance science by bringing their voices to important issues in Parkinson’s research. Led a community effort to develop an online nursing course, Parkinson’s Disease Across the Lifespan: A Roadmap for Nurses, for which 6,400 nurses have now registered and are learning about the latest in Parkinson’s care. Showed the world the impact of Parkinson’s through the unveiling of the first Parkinson’s Quilt, featuring panels created by more than 600 people, at the 2nd World Parkinson Congress, in Glasgow, Scotland. Advocated for a larger recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April, ensuring that the Parkinson’s community rises to the forefront of the national consciousness, by distributing our message to more than 100,000 people through our Awareness Month toolkit, print and online campaigns and a community t-shirt design contest. 9 10 Advanced our research, education and advocacy programs under the advisement of our People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, now in its fifth year — the first group of its kind in the Parkinson’s community. Earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, once again, making PDF the only Parkinson’s charity to receive both this and the Charity Seal of Approval from the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). 5 COMMITMENT For more than a half century, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation’s commitment to the Parkinson's community has remained the same — funding research of the highest caliber while providing easily accessible, high quality information to people living with the disease. Since our founding in 1957, PDF has dedicated over $85 million to fund the research of leading scientists throughout the world and has funded over $34 million worth of educational and advocacy initiatives to support people with Parkinson’s, their families and care partners. A New Strategy for Neuroprotection in Parkinson’s Disease In a new analysis of current Parkinson’s they point out, the development of Parkinson’s is research, Robert E. Burke, M.D., and his col- also due to problems with communication, which leagues at Columbia University, with funding from takes place through the cells’ axons. Much like PDF, found that only about 30 percent of a per- telephone lines downed by a powerful storm, the son’s dopamine researchers say that PD is a storm that disrupts neurons have the proper communication of dopamine in the died by the time brain, causing Parkinson’s symptoms before nerve an individual is cells completely die. diagnosed with the disease. An artist’s rendering of the axonal arborizations of a healthy dopamine neuron (left) and of the same, but weakened neuron as it might appear in Parkinson’s disease. A loss of axons can lead to the appearance of Parkinson’s symptoms before the neuron dies. These new The new hypothesis — that people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s may have many more dopamine neurons than previously thought — pro- findings contrast vides grounds for optimism that therapies aimed at with a widely- protecting these cells can be effective for treating cited number Parkinson’s. It suggests the value of a new em- from previous studies that 50-70 percent or more of phasis on neurorestoration therapies that would these cells have been lost at the time of diagnosis. protect neurons by improving the health of axons. The motor symptoms of Parkinson’s are Restoring the health of axons may alleviate motor thought to develop when dopamine neurons die, symptoms, prevent cell death, and, the authors but in Dr. Burke’s report, which appeared in the say, possibly slow PD progression. The scientists June 2010 issue of Annals of Neurology, he and caution that the field of understanding mecha- his colleagues argued that it is more than simply nisms of axon regeneration and the potential for cell death that leads to the onset of PD. Instead, axon regrowth is in its early stages. 6 PDF Annual Report 2010 Increasing Our Understanding of Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Ranging from mild attention difficulties to dementia, cognitive impairment is a debilitating symptom of Parkinson’s. With funding from PDF’s International Research Grants and Fellowship Program, Ryan Walsh, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is using fMRI (functional MRI) imaging to identify the anatomical features underlying cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s and to determine whether there are differences in how peoA cross-sectional view of a healthy brain as imaged using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Advanced forms of this imaging technique allow scientists to see changes in the brain that might be associated with Parkinson’s. ple with or without cognitive impairment respond to dopaminebased medications. The results may lead to imaging biomarkers for evaluating the nature, degree and progression of cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s. Funding Innovative Research that is Unlikely to Secure Funding Through More Traditional Sources With funding from PDF, Gammon Earhart, P.T., Ph.D., of the Washington University School of Medicine, is examining the role of partnered dance in Parkinson’s. This study represents one of the first to examine the effectiveness of a long-term, community-based partnered dance exercise program for individuals with Parkinson’s and one of the first to evaluate their medication. The initial results are promising, suggesting a clear improvement in disease severity (as assessed by the UPDRS, a rating scale used to measure disease progression) in those People with Parkinson’s receiving instructor feedback during a partnered dance session. who are exercising. Furthermore, this study suggests that the benefits of six months of exercise were greater than those of just three months of exercise, with benefits maintained at 12 months relative to the six-month time point. This work paves the way for future studies to determine the relative effectiveness of different forms and doses of exercise for people with Parkinson’s and for studies of the mechanisms by which dance may convey benefits. COMMITMENT the effects of exercise by assessing individuals who are off 7 COMMITMENT 2010 PDF-FUNDED RESEARCHERS PDF is proud to have contributed to the important work of the following scientists. Research Center Teams Columbia University Medical Center Robert Burke, M.D. Lorraine N. Clark, Ph.D. Stanley Fahn, M.D. Lloyd Greene, Ph.D. Elan D. Louis, M.D., M.S. Karen Marder, M.D., M.P.H. Pietro Mazzoni, M.D., Ph.D. Serge Przedborski, M.D., Ph.D. Seth Pullman, M.D. Yaakov Stern, Ph.D. David Sulzer, Ph.D. Jean Paul Vonsattel, M.D. Cheryl Waters, M.D. Nancy Wexler, Ph.D. Ai Yamamoto, Ph.D. Rush University Medical Center Weill Cornell Medical Center Brandon R. Barton, M.D., M.S. Bryan A. Bernard, Ph.D. Cynthia L. Comella, M.D. Jennifer G. Goldman, M.D., M.S. Christopher G. Goetz, M.D. Deborah A. Hall, M.D., Ph.D. Katie Kompoliti, M.D. Jeffrey Kordower, Ph.D. Kathleen M. Shannon, M.D. Glenn T. Stebbins, Ph.D. Leo Verhagen, M.D., Ph.D. M. Flint Beal, M.D. Claire Henchcliffe, M.D., D.Phil. Melissa J. Nirenberg, M.D., Ph.D. Fellowship Awardees James T. Boyd, M.D. University of Vermont PSG/PDF Mentored Clinical Research Award International Research Grants Awardees Daniel Schneider, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Gammon Earhart, P.T., Ph.D. Washington University of Medicine Khurshida Shahidullah, Ph.D. Weill Cornell Medical College Tobias Kurth, M.D., Sc.D., and Robert Y. L. Zee, Ph.D., M.P.H. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Thomas Durcan, Ph.D. Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University Alexander Shtilbans, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Sheng-Han Kuo, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Mary Ann Thenganatt, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Era Hanspal, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Christina Vaughan, M.D., M.H.S. Rush University Medical Center Christopher Hess, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Aleksandar Videnovic, M.D., M.Sc. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine PDF/AANF Clinician Scientist Development Award Sachin Kapur, M.D. Rush University Medical Center James Maas, M.D., Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Markos Poulopoulos, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center Ryan Walsh, M.D., Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham Maria Xilouri, Ph.D. Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens Leo J. Pallanck, Ph.D. University of Washington David Park, Ph.D.* University of Ottawa Hardy Rideout, Ph.D. Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens Antonio Strafella, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C. Toronto Western Hospital University of Toronto Christian Wider, M.D.,* and Matthew J. Farrer, Ph.D. CHUV Lausanne and University of British Columbia Cyrus Zabetian, M.D., M.S. VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division, University of Washington *Denotes second consecutive year of funding. In 2010, PDF funded $5.5 million in Parkinson’s research — including grants to 37 individual investigators, 39 fellows and the scientific teams at three major academic centers. 8 PDF Annual Report 2010 Providing Up-to-Date Information and Practical Advice for Living with Parkinson’s Recognizing the on-going need to provide people with Parkinson's and their families with up-to-date research information and practical advice for living with Parkinson's, PDF continued in 2010 our popular PD ExpertBriefings online educational seminars. This program provided people with Parkinson's around the country, and the world, with first-hand access to the insights of some of those who are at the forefront of Parkinson's research and care. These bi-monthly interactive online programs addressed topics pertinent to the Parkinson’s community including research updates, nutrition and Parkinson’s, legal issues and care partner concerns. Each 60-minute session included a question and answer period and was archived on the PDF website for one year so that individuals could participate from the comfort of their own home, 24 hours a day, seven give the families of people with Parkinson’s hope for solutions and a chance for a better life. Thank you! Joan S., San Francisco, CA In 2010, over 10,000 individuals representing all 50 states as well as 22 countries around the world viewed at least one online educational seminar. ” COMMITMENT days a week. “PDF’s online programs 9 COMMUNITY At the heart of PDF’s work is the participation of people with Parkinson’s. Through its educational and advocacy programs, PDF offers the tools and resources to empower individuals to become involved, raise awareness and help bring about change. PAIRing up to Change the Parkinson’s Research Process At PDF, we believe that one way to help accelerate the development of new therapies for Parkinson’s is through “pairing” people with Parkinson’s — trained research advocates — with people in government, science and industry to improve the process that brings us new medicines. Through our Parkinson’s Advocates in Graduates of the 2010 Clinical Research Learning Institute Research (PAIR) program, advocates are advancing science by educating their communities about clinical study participation; partnering with industry, academia and government to ensure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s are heard; working with scientists to design, run and review research studies; and serving as formal representatives on local, state and national clinical research review and advisory boards. PDF Research Advocates participate in a three-day Clinical Research Learning Institute. This PAIR training program features leading clinical research experts from academia, government and industry, and former Learning Institute graduates. Coursework includes the science of Parkinson’s disease, the clinical research process and advocacy skills-building — preparing participants to be informed and knowledgeable in their roles as Research Advocates. In 2010, 40 individuals completed the training. Graduates of the Learning Institute work closely with PDF staff and fellow Research Advocates through ongoing education, resource sharing and networking opportunities to strengthen the role that people with Parkinson’s can play in the clinical research process. 10 PDF Annual Report 2010 Using Professional Expertise and Personal Dedication to Advance Science Just six months after participating in the 2010 Clinical Research Learning Institute, Sue Dubman of Boston, MA, is helping the Parkinson’s community in a way that powerfully leverages her 15 years of professional experience in government, health, information technolSue Dubman ogy and clinical research. As a PDF Research Advocate, Ms. Dubman is working to solve the problem of data standardization across Parkinson’s studies through her service with the Coalition Against Major Diseases (CAMD) Critical Path Institute, a nonprofit institute which brings together industry and government agencies to improve the development of new therapies by streamlining data. She has also reviewed new data standards created by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) — a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that funds Parkinson’s research — and has provided her expert feedback on behalf of PDF and the Parkinson’s community. Researchers and Advocates Recognize Parkinson’s Research Participants In April 2010, a group of PDF Research Advocates, including Frances Waldynski of Chicago, IL, decided to recognize “partners in progress” — individuals from the Chicago area who have participated in trials. The advocates joined forces with local doctors, clinical trial coordinators and PDF staff to organize an educational forum entitled, Partners in Progress: The Essential Role that People with Parkinson's Play in Clinical Research. In addition to honoring research participants, the event brought together over 200 individuals, and helped to raise awareness of the studies taking place in the area. ... ...... .. . .. ... ...... .. .... ..... . .. ........... ... .. . ... . .. . ... ... .. ..... . . . ... .. .. . . . In 2010, PDF expanded its network of research advocates to include more than 100 individuals from 36 states. COMMUNITY . ... . 11 COMMUNITY Raising Awareness of the Impact of Parkinson’s In 2010, PDF took the lead in advocating for a larger recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, ensuring that the Parkinson’s community rises to the forefront of the national consciousness. In addition to helping the Parkinson’s community coordinate activities in April, PDF distributed its message to more than 100,000 people through its Awareness Month toolkit, print and online campaigns and “Awareness of Parkinson’s leads to compassion, compassion leads to giving, giving leads to research, and research will lead to a cure. a community t-shirt design contest. ” Pamela Quinn New York, NY PDF Research Advocate Arizona Mom Wins PDF’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month T-Shirt Contest In 2010, PDF launched its first Parkinson’s Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Contest, which challenged members of the Parkinson’s community to design a t-shirt incorporating the Parkinson’s tulip and PDF’s trademark colors, yellow and green. Heather Hinrichsen, a 36-year old mom who lives with young onset Parkinson’s disease, decided to give it a try. Her entry — the Fight to Win design — received over 800 of the 1,900 votes, beating out four other finalists. Ms. Hinrichsen said, “I hope that by sharing my story, people will realize that Parkinson’s is not just an older person’s disease. Through the t-shirt, I want to spread the message to everyone to fight Parkinson’s. I plan to fight until I win — I have Parkinson’s, but it doesn't have me!” 12 Members of PDF’s People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council proudly wear the PDF awareness month t-shirt. PDF Annual Report 2010 The First Global Quilt for Parkinson’s In 2010, more than 600 people from 16 countries participated in the Parkinson's Quilt Project, the first global quilt project to focus the world's attention on the impact of Parkinson’s and on the continuing urgency to find a cure. Each 2’ by 2’ quilt panel included photos, illustrations and items that expressed the experience of each quilter with Parkinson's. The quilt was displayed for the first time at the 2nd World Parkinson Congress in Glasgow, Scotland in September 2010. To ensure that the quilt continues to raise awareness, PDF is offering sections of the quilt for “‘Amazing’ is a good word to describe my experience as part of the Parkinson’s Quilt Project. Each panel provides an open window into that quilter’s journey living with or affected by Parkinson’s. rental and display to the general public in 2011. Sharon Standish ” Marysville, WA Finding a Community Online As social networking websites continue to change the way individuals find information and support, PDF responded in 2010 by expanding its presence on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. PDF’s online communities on these sites now inLinda Giorgilli One of these members is Linda Giorgilli, who first signed up for Facebook because she thought it would be a nice way to connect with friends. However, after finding the PDF Facebook page, she has found the social networking site to be a place where she has been able to share her experience caring for her late father who lived with Parkinson’s. As she watched people “writing” on PDF’s page, seeking advice and sharing their stories with other individuals, Ms. Giorgilli began responding to their inquiries about life with Parkinson’s herself. As Ms. Giorgilli says, “The value of what unfolded with social networking — the power and strength that it gave me to cope with the loss of my father and fight for this cause — is immeasurable.” COMMUNITY clude over 8,000 individuals. 13 IMPACT PDF’s diverse programs have a single underlying objective: to fund the most promising ideas that will have a significant impact upon the Parkinson’s community. PDF selects these projects after seeking the input and guidance of experts in the field of Parkinson’s: leading researchers, clinicians, nurses, health care professionals and people living with Parkinson’s. Scientists Discover Key Process that Contributes to Common Form of Parkinson’s Research led by Scott A. Small, M.D., of new technique called gene expression profiling to Columbia University with funding from PDF, has compare which genes were “switched” on or off identified a molecular pathway — the polyamine in cells from two adjacent areas of the brain — pathway — that may explain how Parkinson’s one affected by PD, the other not. They found that a gene responsible for preventing the accumulation of a certain class of chemicals in the cell, called polyamines, was lower in those people who had Parkinson’s compared to those who did not. The finding of an association between high polyamine levels and PD — if confirmed — may have two potentially important clinical implications. Since polyamines can be measured in blood and in Advanced magnetic resonance imaging employed by Dr. Small to identify areas of the brainstem affected by PD for further genetic analysis. The yellow line in the brain cross-section shows where in the brain the images on the right are derived. The yellow circle (middle panel) on brainstem cross-sections from postmortem tissue show where the advanced MRI (right) identified areas for further analysis. cerebrospinal fluid, they may be used in tests for early detection of Parkinson’s or even for monitoring the effectiveness of future therapies. Currently, no such blood or spinal fluid tests are available. In addition, lowering polyamine levels in develops in people who have no family history cells has been suggested by the authors as a of the disease. novel approach to alter the course of Parkinson’s. Presented in the September 2010 issue of the Further research is needed to determine whether Proceedings of the National Academy of reducing polyamines may in fact ease Parkinson’s Sciences, Dr. Small and his colleagues used a symptoms or slow disease progression. 14 PDF Annual Report 2010 Ensuring the Best Nursing Care for People with Parkinson’s Nurses are often a first point of contact for people living with Parkinson’s. Not only do nurses provide medical care; they also play a key role in ensuring that people with Parkinson’s have the best possible quality of life. Unfortunately, there is little information on the disease designed specifically for nurses. To address this need, PDF led a collaborative effort with the National Parkinson Foundation and the American Parkinson Disease Association in 2010 to develop an online educational nursing course, Parkinson’s Disease Across the Lifespan: A Roadmap for Nurses. This free online course ensures that nurses have the opportunity to learn the latest in Parkinson’s comprehensive care. Designed by Parkinson’s nurse specialists, the course was taped in front of a live audience on May 21 and made available via a live and archived webcast to thousands of nurses throughout the US and around the world. The course includes modules discussing the challenges of Parkinson’s throughout the lifespan, and the vital role that nurses can play in managing care. Modules are led by Parkinson’s nurse specialists, physical therapists “The exceptional collaboration among PDF and other Parkinson’s organizations has made this a milestone for movement disorder nursing. This course addresses a critical gap in improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. Nurses now have access to information to provide evidence-based practice across a continuum of care. ” and people with Parkinson’s, and continuing Lisette Bunting-Perry, Ph.D., R.N. education credits are available. Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist IMPACT As of June 2011, over 6,400 nurses from all 50 states and 29 countries have registered for the course and are learning about the latest in Parkinson’s care. 15 IMPACT Cultivating Young Scientists to Research Parkinson's In her current role as an advisor to the PDF HelpLine, Christina the disease. But she was unsure Vaughan, M.D., M.H.S. — a PDF- at that time as to what form her funded post-doctoral fellow in career would take when it was movement disorders at Rush Uni- suggested that she apply for a versity Medical Center in Chicago, PDF summer fellowship. IL — helps to answer unusual and Christina Vaughan, M.D., M.H.S. Dr. Vaughan was accepted difficult questions about Parkin- and spent the summer of 2002 son’s disease. But when Dr. at the University of Pennsylvania Vaughan first came to PDF nine Parkinson’s Disease and Move- “PDF’s summer fellowship opened up opportunities to work with some of the best Parkinson’s researchers and to have a very meaningful clinical experience with people living with Parkinson’s. ” several of her loved ones live with years ago, it was as an ap- ment Disorders Center, in plicant for one of our Sum- Philadelphia, PA, examining peo- mer Student Fellowships. ple living with Parkinson’s dis- This program funds stu- ease who had undergone deep dents at several levels, brain stimulation (DBS), and inter- from advanced undergrad- viewing them about their post- uates to graduate and surgery experience. medical students, to pur- Following the completion of sue Parkinson’s-related her medical degree and a resi- summer research projects dency in neurology at the Univer- under the guidance of sity of Pittsburgh, she moved to leaders in the field. Rush, where she is training to be Dr. Vaughan already a Parkinson’s specialist with a had a personal interest in special interest in the mental Parkinson’s, having seen health of people with Parkinson’s. By leveraging its research investments into supporting great ideas generated by Parkinson's scientists, PDF aims to facilitate the next big discovery in PD. 16 PDF Annual Report 2010 Reduction in Parkinson’s Medications Tied to Withdrawal Syndrome Reducing the dosage of dopamine ago- dosage, five people developed persistent nists in people with Parkinson’s may anxiety, panic attacks, depression, orthostatic produce withdrawal symptoms, such as hypotension (low blood pressure), fatigue, dizziness, anxiety and panic attacks, accord- pain and drug cravings. Dr. Nirenberg has ing to a report by Melissa J. Nirenberg, named this phenomenon “dopamine agonist M.D., Ph.D., and her colleague Christina A. withdrawal syndrome” or DAWS. The syn- Rabinak, of New York-Presbyterian Hospi- drome tended to develop immediately follow- tal/Weill Cornell Medical Center, in the Jan- ing drug tapering, which resembles the uary 2010 issue of Archives of Neurology. course of withdrawal symptoms in most situ- With funding from PDF, Dr. Nirenberg ations of drug dependence or addiction. In performed a retrospective study examining addition, the individuals who experienced the medical records of 93 people living DAWS had all previously experienced an im- with PD, 40 of whom had received pulse control disorder, such as a gambling ad- dopamine agonists and 53 of whom had diction, hypersexuality or excessive been treated with other medications. The spending. Individuals with DAWS requested participants were similar with regard to to resume their prior high dose of dopamine age, disease duration, gender and age of agonists, even though their PD motor symp- Parkinson’s diagnosis. toms were well controlled. She and her colleague found that dur- The study involved a small number of ing routine Parkinson’s care, the dopamine people, and more research is required to agonist dosages of 26 people within the learn about incidence, risk factors, time group had been reduced by their doctors. course and pharmacological aspects of This “tapering-off” was often performed DAWS, as well as strategies to avoid or because the person was experiencing an treat the syndrome. For people with PD impulse control disorder, such as pathologi- and physicians who plan to reduce cal gambling, compulsive eating and com- dopamine agonists, it is important to be pulsive shopping — all of which can be side aware that symptoms of withdrawal can effects of the medications. occur, especially in individuals with a his- Following the reduction in medication tory of anxiety and addictive behaviors. IMPACT 17 FINANCIAL REPORTS Statement of Financial Position June 30 2010 2009 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $670,883 $1,992,176 Contributions and other receivables 1,055,553 251,186 81,764 107,168 11,045,254 10,863,814 Fixed assets, net 327,069 426,072 Other noncurrent assets 293,475 296,540 Investments — restricted as to use 201,024 211,854 $13,675,022 $14,148,810 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $823,380 $921,697 Grants payable 1,368,427 1,759,079 201,024 211,854 2,392,831 2,892,630 Unrestricted 9,547,208 9,857,981 Temporarily restricted 1,734,983 1,398,199 11,282,191 11,256,180 $13,675,022 $14,148,810 Other current assets Investments, at fair value Total assets Liabilities and net assets Deferred compensation plan Total liabilities Net assets Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets Percentage of dollars spent on our mission 81% 18 In 2010, PDF was awarded both a four-star rating from Charity Navigator (the highest) and the Charity Seal of Approval from the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). PDF Annual Report 2010 Statement of Activities Year ended June 30, 2009 Year ended June 30, 2010 Temporarily Restricted Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Total Unrestricted $ 4,141,568 $610,493 $4,752,061 $4,152,633 $347,648 $4,500,281 3,761,135 - 3,761,135 2,729,727 - 2,729,727 Special events revenue, net 207,828 - 207,828 298,439 - 298,439 Investment income 805,386 - 805,386 (2,215,764) - (2,215,764) Net assets released from restrictions 273,709 (273,709) - 731,664 (731,664) - Total operating support and revenue 9,189,626 336,784 9,526,410 5,696,698 (384016) 5,312,682 Research 5,626,735 - 5,626,735 5,734,045 - 5,734,045 Public information/patient information and referral services 2,071,164 - 2,071,164 2,406,201 - 2,406,201 7,697,899 - 7,697,899 8,140,246 - 8,140,246 574,680 - 574,680 549,159 - 549,159 1,227,820 - 1,227,820 1,423,220 - 1,423,220 Total supporting services 1,802,500 - 1,802,500 1,972,379 - 1,972,379 Total operating expenses 9,500,399 - 9,500,399 10,112,625 - 10,112,625 Change in net assets (310,773) 336,784 26,011 (4,415,927) (384,016) (4,799,943) Net assets, beginning of year 9,857,981 1,398,199 11,256,180 14,273,908 1,782,215 16,056,123 $9,547,208 $1,734,983 $11,282,191 $9,857,981 Total Operating support and revenue: Contributions Bequests Operating expenses: Program services: Total program services Supporting services: Management and general Fundraising Net assets, end of year $1,398,199 $11,256,180 H OW Our Funds Were Spent | 2010 Advocacy 5% Education 17% Administration & Fundraising Research 19% 59% 19 DONORS The work of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation is only possible because of the generous support of numerous individuals, families, foundations and corporations. PDF gratefully acknowledges the following donors who are helping us improve the lives and futures of people touched by Parkinson’s. Bal du Printemps Pays Tribute to Philanthropists and the Power of Music On May 12, 2010, nearly 300 guests gathered Mr. Benjamin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s for PDF’s annual Gala, Bal du Printemps, in New disease in 1996 at the age of 38, and shortly York City. The evening honored two long-time thereafter, founded Light of Day. In the past ten friends of PDF and was a festive tribute to the years, Light of Day has held concerts in eleven special significance of music as a healing and countries, welcoming special guests such as creative force for people living with Parkinson’s. Bruce Springsteen, and raising $1 million for John and Margo Parkinson’s or- Catsimatidis and ganizations, in- their children, cluding PDF. John Jr., and An- The Catsimatidis family — John, Andrea, Margo and John, Jr. — is presented with the Page and William Black Family Philanthropy Award. As PDF Ex- drea, were pre- ecutive Director sented with the Robin Elliott Page and William noted, “Both the Black Family Phi- Catsimatidis fam- lanthropy Award, ily and Bob Ben- in recognition of jamin have been PDF Executive Director Robin Elliott presents Bob Benjamin with a personalized award, a painting created for him by Cindy DeLuz, a person living with Parkinson’s who is a participant in PDF's Creativity and Parkinson's Project. their years of generosity and leadership at PDF. long-time partners They were introduced, via video, by their close in the cause and have provided inspiration to oth- friend, former President William Jefferson Clin- ers in the community through their philanthropic ton, who spoke about the family’s commitment efforts. We are proud to say that this year we to bettering their community. honor not just generous supporters, but also Later in the evening, Robert “Bob” Benjamin and The Light of Day Foundation were awarded the Page and William Black Humanitarian Award. 20 true friends.” PDF thanks this year’s Gala leadership for making this event possible. PDF Annual Report 2010 Celebrate Spring Engages Young New Yorkers in the Cause On April 29, 2010, nearly 300 guests joined PDF and the Young New Yorkers for the Fight Against Parkinson’s committee for Celebrate Spring. For the third year, Co-Chairs G. Pennington Egbert III, Missy Egbert Sheehan and Greg Romero, Andrew Johnston, Emily Davis, Will Rabbe, Natalie Glaser, and Jon Lawrence (left to right) celebrate spring. Celebrate Spring leaders and sponsors (left to right): Missy Egbert Sheehan, G. Pennington Egbert III, Georgina B. Schaeffer. Georgina B. Schaeffer, whose fathers both lived with Parkinson’s disease, led the event. They did so with the help of a group of nearly 100 New Yorkers also dedicated to advancing a cure for Parkinson’s. Proceeds from the event support a research program identified by Lucien Côté, M.D., a Parkinson’s specialist at Columbia University. PDF thanks its co-chairs and the Young New Yorkers for the Fight Against Parkinson’s committee for their continued support of this event. “It is imperative to hold events like Celebrate Spring, to reach out to a younger generation and let them know there are ways that they, too, can help in the fight against Parkinson’s. ” G. Pennington Egbert III Raising the Stakes, Raising Funds On November 10, 2010, more than 200 guests “Raised the Stakes” for joyed games of chance, such as blackjack, and competed to win exciting prizes. PDF thanks event co-chairs Jose Cruz, Amy Sole, Peter Dorn, Jeffrey Zygler and Dan Spanton and the host committee for their hard work in making this event a success. EVENTS Parkinson’s in New York City. Guests en- 21 DONORS PDF Champions are the dedicated individuals — some with Parkinson's themselves, others who have friends, family and colleagues living with the disease — who give their time and energy to raise awareness of Parkinson's and funds for PDF in their local communities. In 2010, these volunteers have helped to move the cause forward by organizing bake sales, running marathons, participating in bike rides and walk-a-thons ... or by creating their own personalized pages on the PDF website in honor of loved ones with Parkinson's. June 14, 2010 Dear Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, I just wanted to let you all know about something special my kids did. One Saturday in May, my children, Matthew, age 10 and Juliana, age eight and their friend, Canyon, decided to operate a lemonade stand in front of our house. They had been outside for a while and had already needed a refill on the lemonade when I went out to check on them. I was wearing my Parkinson’s Awareness Month T-shirt and they asked me about it. So I explained what PDF was and a little about Parkinson’s disease. My son said, “Hey! That gives me an idea. Let’s donate the money we make to PDF to help Honey!” (Honey is their Grandmother who has Parkinson’s). They all agreed to donate it. I was very proud of them and think it is a great thing to do with their money! Please accept the donation of $20.40 from my children’s lemonade stand. Thank you, Rhonda Cabello 22 PDF Annual Report 2010 Music for Parkinson’s Research Nearly 200 music lovers and others dedicated to the fight against Parkinson's disease gathered for the Eighth Annual Music for Parkinson's concert on December 5, 2010, at Rye Country Day School in Rye, NY. The event, organized by Music for Parkinson's Research, raised $37,000 in net proceeds for PDF’s MPR Founder and PPAC Co-Chair David Eger, Ph.D., (left), PDF Executive Director Robin Elliott and PPAC member Rhona Johnson at the Eighth Annual MPR concert. research programs. The afternoon featured performances by several leading chamber music artists including John Stine, Gena Raps and the Attacca Quartet. After the concert, guests enjoyed a wine and cheese reception and chatted with the musicians. Music for Parkinson's was founded by three individuals, led by David Eger, Ph.D., who has worked with PDF for many years — especially as a founding member and Co-Chair of PDF's People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, a group that advises the foundation on its “We were thrilled by the support from friends, family, community members and PDF staff and board members who came together to help raise funds to find the cure for this disease. ” David Eger, Ph.D. Golfing for a Cure On August 11, 2010, 100 golfers gathered at the Farms Country Club in Wallingford, CT, for the Fourth Annual Zwick Pro-Am. Named for long-time club member Lenny Zwick, who lived with Parkinson’s for 25 years, the tournament featured 18 holes, a luncheon, a silent auction and an awards dinner. Among the friends and family of Mr. Zwick who participated were his wife Susan, Mother and daughter, Susan (left) and Stacey Zwick with Dave Melillo at the Fourth Annual Zwick Pro-Am. daughter Stacey and event organizer Dave Melillo. The Pro-Am raised over $50,000 to benefit the research programs of PDF. PDF CHAMPIONS research, education and advocacy programs. 23 DONORS In Action The following list highlights our PDF Champions whose efforts from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010 not only helped PDF to fund promising research, but also served to raise awareness in communities around the US of the impact of this disease. Matthew Arendt Angela Berktold Jon Bracamonte Orange County Marathon Laurel Burrill Big Mountain Run for Dad Christopher Castaldo Castaldo Walk John Consolazio Conzo's Run for Dara Chicago Marathon Matthew Coz Burning River 100-Mile Run Alexandra Cudby 2009 Pottery for Parkinson's Karen DeGraaf David Eger, Ph.D. Music for Parkinson’s Research EVB Parkinson's Disease Fundraiser Jill Faenza Jocelyn Flores Linda A. Gagner Kathryn Garvey Doug's Wild Ride Jennifer Iaccarino New York City Marathon Randi S. Jacobs Jerry Jensen Lindsay Kaldor Miami Marathon David Kates Elizabeth Keshish Tennis Wrist Band Sale Katie Linehan Pie in the Face Fundraiser Molly Riddick Pancakes for Parkinson's Jennifer Roach Disney Princess HalfMarathon Thomas C. Silver Berlin Marathon Lani Skelley New Day, New Hope Dance Show Lauren Smith Smith Family Tri-Mitzvah Bridget Lotzer Spirit Week Collection Cynthia T. Loynd Phil Sweet An Evening of Comedy featuring The Late Shift Rev. Bernard Marton Cowtown Ultra Marathon Tour for a Cure 2010 James McDermott Wallace Tripp David P. Melillo Zwick Pro-Am Wacounda Fest 5K/10K Run for a Cure Patty Mikutis Melanie Webb Ed Mobley Sunday School Event Debbie Weber Big "M" Run Greg Mocarski Philadelphia Marathon Lauren Williams 3 4 Fighting Parkinson's Bike Ride Quinn Morlock The Run for Parkinson's Cortney Gawron Lori Morrow Chicago Marathon Brian Gilbart Chicago Marathon Jacqueline M. Paul New York City Marathon Linda Giorgilli Rice 24 Parameswaran Hariharan Flying Pig Marathon Audrey Winthrop Parkinson Open Road Race Gillian Woods Keeping the Pace PDF Annual Report 2010 DONORS The following are the names of individuals, families, foundations and corporations who have made cumulative gifts of $500 or more between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. Individuals Irving and Lorraine Aaron Dr. Shahid Atcha Josh Bernstein John Brady Colman and Nancy Abbe John and Anne Atherton Richard A. Bernstein Sandra Brawner Kyle W. Abel Harry Bailey Bill and Terri Breach Robert and Georgean Abels Raghu Balasubramanian Mr. and Mrs. David M. Berwind, Sr. Norman S. Abrams Buck and Leslie Balkind Andrew Abramson Dr. and Mrs. Walter Ballinger Shirley Abramson Florence Barad Stephen and Marsha Ackerman George and Janet Barnard Carol H. Adragna Thomas Barr Dr. Avadesh and Uma Agarwal Heather Barry and Robert Snyder Sunil Agrawal David and Jo Anne Bescherer Michael and Tracess Brenner Latchmin Bharat Ruth Pollack and Martin Bressler Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Bibby Carol S. Brewer Kevin and Debbie Biddle Irving G. Brilliant Andrea Billhardt Toby Brimberg Dr. Maurice and Sarah Birdwell Bill Brink, Ronald Paulis, and Richard Sherratts Alan Blacher John and Patty Brissenden Lisa Bateson Lewis Black Doris Bato Page Morton Black Peter M. Bauer Kyle Blackmon Michael and Marcia Beck David H. and Mary B. Blair Bernie Beiser Cliff and Arlene Blaker Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bell, Jr. James T. and Carol Blann Janet and Lawrence Bell Edward Bleier Leslie Bell Steven R. Block Timothy Alexander Alfonso C. Bellanca Theodore and Flora Blumenthal Ethel Allen Mark Belotz James and Suzy Bobo Dr. Russell Brown and Dr. Susanna Brown George and Jodie Allen Dr. Gardner and Patricia Bemis Richard Bohlen William and Sally Brown Dr. Ron Alterman Don and Carol Bender Benjamin C. Bohr Vivienne Bruckman Paul Amidon Robert Benjamin Phyllis J. Bond David and Susan Brunell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anastasi Elizabeth S. Bennett D. R. Booker Bunyan Bryant Terry Ancel Paul L. Berger and Michelle Berger Andrew Bookout Mr. and Mrs. Mark Budd Edward C. Booth Nancy Burke Daryn Bourbin Diana Bouton Dr. Robert Burke and Dr. Sharon Wardlaw Richard Ahlvin Kenneth and Ellen Aidekman Robert M. Aiken Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Ailes Barbara Albert Richard S. Aldrich, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Andrews Katrin Hillner Antram James and Suzanne Bergoffen Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Berlin Robert and Diane Brogan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Broll, Jr. Michael Bronder James Brossett James S. Brown Michael Brown Peter Brown Gary Appel Deborah Berman and Bruce Greenberg Dierdra Bowditch Kimberly L. Fehrle Burns Eric Appelbaum Bernard Berner Grace Bowman Robert and Patricia Caldwell Gigi Arledge Daniel and Shelolia Bernstein Roger M. Bowman William C. Cameon Geraldine Boyle Joaquin and Angela Campo Jeffrey and Shari Aronson DONORS Janet S. Andersen Jill and Ken Brodkowitz 25 DONORS Individuals Lourdes E. Campon Arlene and Walter Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Dicharry Stafford Elias Robert and Mary Capaldi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cooper Mark Dickinson Susan Ellefson Joseph Capizzi Katharine T. Cornelius E. Scott Dillon Karen Card Arnold S. Corrigan Alexander Dimitrief Robin A. Elliott and Dr. Sheila Gordon Norma M. Cardinal Norman and Helen Coulson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Carlin Lucille Coz James G. Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Ben Carter Matthew Coz The Caruso Family Peter Coz James and Nancy Casty Mary Cranston Lee S. Casty James Crosby Ronald G. Casty Dave and Andy Cross John and Margo Catsimatidis Sally Cross Gregory and Amy Cecchi Jose R. Cruz Selina and Johnson Cha Alexandra Cudby Mr. and Mrs. Bernard D. Chalfin Gene and Judi Curry Carol and Stephen Chase Christopher Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Adam Chasnow John Czarnecki Charles Chernick David D'Amico Susan Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Daniel Albert and Vera Chrone Philip and Mary Danley, Jr. Anthony and Patricia Cilluffo John Danstrom Wayne Citrin and Deborah Arhelger Beverly Dashevsky Brenda Clagett Arlene Davis Carol C. Clark, Ph.D. Jeffrey and Louise Davis Aaron and Wendy Clayton Kenneth Davis Marlynn Clayton Michael Davis Mary Jane and Carleton Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Monty Davis Jean Clovis Ellen R. De Carr Elizabeth K. Cochran Dr. Conrad De Fiebre Dr. William Coggshall Phyllis V. DeCinces Norman Cohan Willard and Gail DeFilipps Dayl Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Del Gatto Michael and Eileen Cohen Roberta B. Denning Gerard Cole, Jr. Deborah DePace Kenneth Coleman Anthony DePaolo Maureen Coleman Melissa Derfler Debra M. Collins Dolores A. Devine Josephine Collins Brett DeWolfe Allan Cooper Jerry Diamondstein 26 Patricia and Daniel Ellis Paul Ellis David M. Dines M.D., P.C. Samuel and Maryann Ellsworth Vincent T. Dipatre, Jr. James A. Emanuele Aida S. Dishman Kathryn Ernst Michael and Barbara Ditzian Mr. and Mrs. Steven Errera Thomas Doenitz Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Ettinger Kathleen and Eamonn Dolan David Evans Neil Doppelt and Audrey Adams Uzi and Anat Evron Barry Dorf Mr. and Mrs. Terry Eward Peter J. Dorn Dr. Stanley and Charlotte Fahn Dorothy Dornstein Fernando U. Fajardo Tammy Dougherty Sal and Dolores Falciglia Christine A. Doyle Joan E. Faro Irene Dranow Blaymore Norma M. Faul and Family Mr. and Mrs. David A. Dray Burt and Noelle Faure Chris and Jill Drury Leonard and Gloria Fazio Luke and Ulana Dubas Bruce Feffer Jay Dunlap Dr. Daniel Feinberg Roger C. Dunn Richard Field Scott Eads David and Linda Fink Leah Eaton Catherine Fischer Mark Edie Mr. and Mrs. John J. Fleps Loralee Edlund Joseph H. Flom Melissa Egbert Sheehan Dr. Ann E. Fordham G. Pennington Egbert III Anthony Forgione Mrs. George P. Egbert, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Forman Adele Eger Cathy Forsberg David and Jane Eger Dr. and Mrs. Brian Forst Ronald A. Eger Jack Fortinsky Soral Eglowstein Dr. Craig and Blake Foster Roberta Ehre Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Fowler Frances Ehrlich Laura Fox Heather Eilering Dr. Robert and Carla Fox Charlotte Einstein Jonathan Franzen PDF Annual Report 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Fraser Dr. Thomas R. Goldsmith Lois Gwinn Wanda Hizer Barbara Fremont Jerome Goldstein Anna Ho Dr. Anne Fribourg Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gomez Donald and Marilyn Hail, Lynn and Anne Baker, and Hughes Machinery Co. Lois Fried, David and Ethyl Fried, Michael Fried, Ken Fried, and Barbara and Jim Weese Dr. Robert R. Goodman George Hoberg Alyce C. Halchak Ian Hodgson Hon. Roy Goodman John and Athena Halkias Monty Hoeflein Alan L. Gordon Jeffrey Hamer Elizabeth and Marvin Hoekstra William C. Friend Stephen Gorny Norma Hammond Philip and Mary Hogan Elizabeth B. Friou William Haney Terence Hogan Russell Furtick Peter John Goulandris and Dr. Karen E. Burke Stephen and Margot Holland Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Grace, Jr. Beverly H. Hardegree Dr. Joseph G. Gackenbach and Family J. Alan and Karen Harding Karen Holmes Sarah Belk Gambrell Stephen L. Graessle Dr. Parameswaran Hariharan Alexander Holtzman Barry Ganz Joan Graham Gilbert Haroche Sandy and Bruce Horn Alan and Marion Garfield Frances Granlund Nancy Harold Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hornstein Diane Garrett Dr. Michael and Dena Granof Steven G. Harper, M.D. Elliot Horowitz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gersen Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Grant William H. Harrison Margaret C. Houlding Michael Geschwer Mr. and Mrs. James R. Gray Benjamin and Doris Harwell Timothy P. Hubartt Anthony Giambrone Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Greenberg Diane Harwood Deborah and Alan Huber B. J. and Howard Greenberger Glenn and Sharon Hawkins G.S. Beckwith Gilbert Sherwin Greenwald Jimmie and Kurt Hayek Helen Hudgens Robert M. Gilhooley Gordon Gregoretti Marc Hayes Seth Huhnerkoch Christopher Gillock Mr. and Ms. Nicholas P. Greville Dr. John and Peggy Heilman Raymond Hull Anthony and Susan Gilroy Mr. and Mrs. John Scott Griffin Jean Kenna Heins Dr. Nancy J. Huntsman Robert and Gail Ginsberg Andrea Grillini Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Helfstein Amanda Hirsh and Bret Hirsh Mark and Beth Ginzinger Pete and Emily Gross Troy D. Henry Dr. Sonia W. Hyman Catherine Giordano Sharon Grossman Michael W. Herlihy Dr. and Mrs. Chakri Inampudi Richard W. Giuliani Lori E. Groves Margaret S. Herold Ralph and Barbara Italie Betty and Max Glass Leonard and Jennifer Gruenberg B. Lynn Herrington Joanne Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hersch William and Judith Jackson Marvin and Renee Herskowitz Randi S. Jacobs Henry G. Herzing Scott Jacobs Steven and Sherry C. Hibshman Selwyn and Marjorie Jacobs William and Mary Hicks A. Donald Janezic, Jr. Richard L. Hildbold Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Jentoft Mr. and Mrs. Lane M. Hill Donald and Marian Johnson Marjorie and William Hill David and Carolyn Jones Isabel Glass Carol Glickenhaus Morton and Claire Goetz Nancy Gold Michael and Anne Golden Alvin Goldman Amy Goldman David Goldman James and Sarah Goldman Steven Goldman Stephanie Goldman-Pittel and Andrew Pittel Nicole D. Guidara William and Ruth Gulick Geoffrey and Sarah Gund Sharyn L. Gunderson Arlen R. Gunner Shelly Guo Gene Gurkoff Jon and Stevi Gurkoff Andrew Gustin Lydia Gustin Mark Guzzi Sara Hill Nathaniel and Judith Jones June Hiltabrand Eleanor N. Jordan Nancy E. Hinckley James E. Jordon Robert and Sheryl Josephson DONORS Gerald Z. Gibian Harold and Pamela Huberfeld 27 DONORS Individuals Timothy Kacmar Athena Kokkinakis So Young Lee Larry and Janis J. Malone Leslie Kahn Isobel R. Konecky Suzanne M. Leggett Ellen H. Manian Sherrie Kaiser Mr. and Mrs. William Konecky Mark and Gaby R. Lehrer Leo S. Maniatty Beryl Kammerer Kristijan Kordic Thomas Lehrer Brad Manuilow Andrew Kampf Mr. and Mrs. Lew Kornberg Mike Lein Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Maraghy Daniel and Susan Kane William F. Korth Jill Leinbach Benjamin and Kristina Marchant Patrick Kane Marcia and Walter Kortschak Laurie Leiner and Morton Katz Dr. Karen Marder Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kantor Janet P. Kramer Walter F. Leinhardt Adam Margolis Ellyn Kaplan Rebecca Kramer Renee Lerner and Family M. Margolis Henry Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kransdorf Sally W. Leung Sidney and Phyllis Margolis Gary M. Karlitz David and Susan Kraus Dr. Ilan and Dr. Barbara Levi Linda Markeloff George Karnoutsos Seymour Kreshek Dina L. Levin Rebecca Markley Richard and Jane Karp James Kress Francine and Irwin Levine Dr. Philip A. Marraccini Karoly Kasza Judie Stern Kreston Jerome and Arlene Levine Theresa L. Marran Michael Kaufman Midge Kretchmer John and Catherine Liguori Suzanne Kavetas Mark B. Kristof and Beth V. Ward Ruth V. Lilley Sheryl R. Martin and Anton Schermer Paul Kebabian Gloria Kronenberg Betsy Lim Christopher Keber Michael Kronenberg Keryn Limmer Mr. and Mrs. David C. Kell Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Krulla Mr. and Mrs. William M. Linden Dr. David L. Keller Howard and Gail Kunreuther Mr. and Mrs. William A. Lindstaedt Elaine P. Kend Diane L. Kurtz Edward and Sylvia Linhares Arthur and Nancy Kesselhaut Barbara Kyse Richard Linhart Mary and Franklin Kilgore Leonard La Manna Cara Lipshie Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kilrea Rutherford C. Lake,III Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Mary Littley Thomas King Lawrence Lam William Lockeretz John Kirrane Cecelia Lance Marshall Loeb Dr. and Mrs. Francis I. Kittredge Alan and Linda Landis Robert M. Lofberg Mary Kiyonaga Robert F. Landy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long Michael and Cynthia McConnell Joyce Klein Mark Lane Jean Lovett A. Bliss McCrum, Jr. Stephen E. Klein Don and April Lange W. Wilson Lowery, Jr. Pollie McFarland Suzanne and Robert Klein Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Larramendi Dina Lowy Charles McGeown Gary M. Kleingartner George and Priscilla Matouk Mr. and Mrs. William Mattson Diane Matusiak J. Robb and Susan Mayo Alexander and Marianna McAfee Randall T. McCallum Charles and Anita McCarthy Mary B. McCaskey John and Helen McGrath Austin J. McGreal Joanne C. MacCallum Gordon McLean John Macdonald Michael McLinden Gene G. Leary George R. Mahoney, Jr. and Linda L. Mahoney John and Molly McMahon Pauline M. Lecomte William Makinen Jin Lee Mr. and Mrs. Burton C. Mallory George and Evie Evers Kling Sarah Le Sueur Dr. David L. Klionsky and Eva Youshock Jeffery R. Leake 28 Yvonne L. Mason Toni Lyerly Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Larson Robet O. Laven Edgar and Eileen Koerner Mary Ann and Dale Masher Chris P. Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kleinschmidt Elaine Koenigsberg David J. Marx John P. McMichael W. McMillin PDF Annual Report 2010 Malcolm McNeil Kip Morgan James Orsini Dana C. Puddy Angus McPhie Audrey Morris Neal Ortenberg Kerry Pyrch Michael McPhie Dr. Charles Morris Debra Osburne William Rabbe Mrs. Peter M. McVey Robert Morrissey Mila A. Ostin Jeffrey Rabinowitz Jane Meeker Jeffrey W. Moses, M.D. Don Oswald Thomas P. Racobaldo Dana R. Meeks Paul V. Mrugacz W. Matt and Amelia Ralls David Melillo Diane M. Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paglia and Family Michael Melnick Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mueller Merle D. Melvin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy Dr. Robert Mencher Kenneth Musen Mark and Karen Mihalik Jean Myers Jeanette Y. Mihaly Gary Nabedian Michael and Kristin Reed Shirley Perez Lucy J. Reinheimer Virginia W. Peters Ralph and Barbara Reis Sondra Reisinger James and Alison Neisloss E. Margie Peterson, Lucile Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Houghton Dr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Petitti Llewelyn Rentel June Newmark James Philbin, III Farley Rentschler Agnes E. Nixon Donna Pickett The Revoir Family Marla E. Nock Colin G. Pitt Anthony and M. Allison Richards Edward J. Noha Nina Platt Robert S. Northington William Platt Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Riddick Sabato Noto Gary Podell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riefstahl Allan Novak Eugene A. Poel Sandra L. Rigopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Nowell Drs. John and Susan Pollack Evan Rigterink Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Nussdorf William and Carol Pollak Chariti Rimington Martin and Valerie Pollner William F. Ringier Charles O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Pope, Jr. Janette Rising Debra Oden Louisa and Henry Porter Ralph N. Robbins, D.D.S. Ruth Ofstedal Joseph Portman Brenda G. Roberts Kathleen O'Grady Arjun Prabhu Dawn Roberts Marion Oliva Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Roberts Donald Olson Daisy Prince and Hugh Chisholm John and Marnie Olson Frederick Prince Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Onders Gail and Ephraim Propp Luke O'Neil Lawrence and Sandra Puckett Gary M. Nath Mr. and Mrs. Doug Millar Paul and Marcy Nathan Dr. David Miller Sunil Nayar Deborah Miller and G. Timothy Black Marty Nealon George P. Mitchell Thomas Mollison John P. Molloy, Sr. Donna Mondani Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Monteleone Christopher Montgomery William J. Montgoris Don and Linda Moore Mr. and Mrs. George E. Moore Nancy A. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Morel Howard and Ginger Morgan Samuel Rensin Thomas and Brenda Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Robinson Andrew and Harriet Rockefeller Raymond Rodgers DONORS Jan M. Montgomery Ronald Rashid Glenn Penny Milton and Cheryl Mill Deanna L. Mitchell Jacqueline M. Paul Cheryl Rapp Terrie L. Ray Sarita Narson Richard and Lois Miller Alan Patricof John Raphael William S. Penick Carl and Wanda Nafzger Phyllis W. Miller Lou Passman Debra Raskin and Michael Young Robert and Gail Milhous Michael Miller M. Parsons Gerald and Barbara Ranzal Cathy Raphael Melba Pearlstein, Esq. James R. Milford Joseph H. Miller Tony Pallagrosi 29 DONORS Individuals Robert J. Rokose Burke L. Schloss Julie Silva Guenter Stolzenberger Robert and Heddie Romanoff Marriane Schnell Paul Silverman Scott Strickland Gregory and Barbara Romero Jay and Suzette Schochet Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Silverstein The Romero Family Linda Schoenhals Zach Simard Ms. Christianna L. Strohbeck and Dr. Ramaswamy Murari John Rosecky Susan Schoppman Joseph M. Simonet Mark Rosen Dr. Thomas J. and Jean Schreiber J. Robert and Linda Sims Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosenblum Carol Rosensweig and Charlene D. Grant Lyn Rosensweig Melvin S. Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. David Rosinus Dr. Harley A. Rotbart Stanley Roth, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rourke Dr. and Mrs. Lewis P. Rowland Drs. Stephen and Marie Rozan Antonio Ruiz Paul Ruiz Natalie Rule Ken W. Ryder Alice M. Saari Steven B. Sadler Mr. and Mrs. Albert Safer Betsy B. Salinger Saul M. Salka Harold Salmanowitz Dr. and Mrs. Henry D. Salter, III Pat Santoro Hellyn L. Sarek Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sargent John and Deborah Scanlon Shelley and Blair Schrum David M. Schuld Edward F. Schuler Brian and Kathy Schultz Sue Schultz Howard and Phyllis Schwartz Jeff and Iris Schwartz Marie D. Schwartz Martin Schwartz Nancy S. Schwartz Stephanie R. Schwartz Mrs. Frederick E. Schwarzmann Thelma J. Scott Ethel Seife Mark and Laurie Seruya Vincent D. Sexton, Jr. Emily Eileen Shanks Leslie Shapiro Ronald and Evelyn Shapiro Theodore and Joanna Shapiro Felice K. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Sidney J. Sheinberg Dr. Sam Shelanski David H. Shelton Debbie J. Shepherd Cindy Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Schaefer, Jr. Jack and Paula Sherman William S. Scherman Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Shiftan Dr. and Mrs. Neil Schiff Michael Shrimmer Susan Schindler Beverly K. Shulman Dr. Gregory and Patricia Schlegel Rose L. Shure Carole Schlessinger Arthur and Dr. Sandra Siler 30 Philip S. Sirianni, Jr. Samuel J. Sirota Arline B. Slepoy Catherine Slivinske Dr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Small Shirley Small James Smith Kathryn Smith Laurel E. Johnson-Smith Susan S. Smith Wallace and Bobbie Snipes Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Snow B. Robert and Mary A. Snyder Hon. Jay T. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Snyder, Jr. Phyllis Sonnega Douglas Spaniol Ruth R. Spoerri Matt and Barbara Stanek Mr. and Mrs. Steven Starker Alice M. Starr Lindsey Strubhar Laura Sudar Arthur Suekoff Charles and Vivian Sukenik Dr. Judith Sulzberger Ram K. Sundaram Rebecca C. Swan James and June Swartz Phil Sweet Edward Swenson Kevin V. Symmons Laura J. Taff Jonathan Tait Mr. and Mrs. Jim Talmage Terri Tarin Carol and Melvin Taub George Tavlarios Mary Elizabeth Taylor Louis Teitelman and Family David Tepper Anne Ternes Matthew Terry The Liro-Hill Family Roger and Marianne Staubach Mr. and Mrs. William S. Thompson Carol Stegink Mr. and Mrs. David Timony Joanna T. Steichen Zane G. Todd Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Stern Rhonda Tomashefsky Jonathan and Sydney Stern Jodie and Brian Tunis Mark and Elle Stern Dr. Richard and Gail Ullman Sandra and Evan Stern Johanna M. Utrecht Sy and Laurie Sternberg Russell and Whitney Van Nuis Mary Steyer and David Conway Dean Vanderwarker Jennifer and David Stockman Meredith Vanderwarker Paul and Gayle Stoffel Benjamin and Deborah Varat Susannah Stoltz PDF Annual Report 2010 Craig Varrelman Norman Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Varsa Jeffrey and Lise Wilks Yvonne Vasicek Kenneth and Kimberly Williams Marshall Vass Wendy Williams Richard N. Vaughan James W. Williamson Lucy Venable Mr. and Mrs. George E. Willis Marina Viardo Belinda Windsor Edward M. Vietor Audrey Winthrop Joseph M. Volk Ann Wolfe Jules and Florine Wachter Fred and Mary Woodlief Doris C. Wages James C. Woods Karen Waisath Joe and Virginia Woods Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Waldenberg Terry and Karen Wright Dan Walsh Audrey Warfield Bridget Weaver Elizabeth Weber Evelene Wechsler Audrey and John Wee James M. Weichert Kenneth and Susan Weil Jeffery L. Weiner Jon and Jill Weiner Elizabeth Weinraub Dr. Arthur and Natalia Weinreb Andrew Weinrich Herbert and Judith Weintraub Mr. and Ms. Bernard W. Weiser Dr. James Weiss Marvin Weitz H. Frederick Wessler Richard Westbrook Delores E. Westphal Lawrence E. White Mary Wiebke M. R. Wiegandt Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wierda William Wynd Jerome and Selma Yaguda Jeffrey Yost Susan and Nathan Yost Barbara Youderian Jeanne Young Peter M. Young Gordon M. Younger Pat Younts Jed and Brenda Zachs James D. Zankel Sam Zaro Judy Zendell Louis Zimmerman Cynthia Zirinsky Donald and Lynn Zucker Susan Zwick DONORS Joe Welch Wayne Wu 31 DONORS Foundations/Corporations/Organizations 3 4 Fighting Parkinson's Broadridge A. G. Foundation Brookhill Planning, LLC Abbott Laboratories Brown Charitable Foundation Advantage Testing, Inc. Budwitz and Meyerjack, P.C. Kenneth Aidekman Family Foundation Mabel Burchard Fischer Grant Foundation Airtex Design Group, Inc. Burgundy Foundation, Inc. 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Young, M.D., Ph.D. Page Morton Black Chairman Lewis P. Rowland, M.D. President Timothy A. Pedley, M.D. Vice President Stephen Ackerman Treasurer Isobel Robins Konecky Secretary Stanley Fahn, M.D. Scientific Director Directors Constance Woodruff Atwell, Ph.D. Karen Elizabeth Burke, M.D., Ph.D. Margo Catsimatidis Barbara Costikyan Peter Dorn George Pennington Egbert III Stephen B. Flood, Esq. Sarah Belk Gambrell Daniel Gersen, Esq. Stephanie Goldman-Pittel Arlene Levine Marshall Loeb Howard DeWitt Morgan Marie D. Schwartz Domna Stanton, Ph.D. Sandra Feagan Stern, Ed.D. Melvin S. Taub Martin Tuchman People with Parkinson's Advisory Council Carey Christensen Joy Dryfoos David Eger, Ph.D., Co-Chair Melinda Hermanns, Ph.D. Rhona Johnson Daniel Kiefer, J.D. Jo-Anne Lazarus, Ph.D. Meredith Mucha, M.D. Michael O'Leary Lillian Snyder* Joanna Steichen, M.S.W.* Bruce Talbot* Ann Wasson, Co-Chair * deceased Executive Director Robin Anthony Elliott The quilts included in this publication were created by people living with Parkinson’s disease for the Parkinson’s Quilt and are part of PDF’s Creativity and Parkinson’s Project. This initiative seeks to explore, support and encourage the possible therapeutic value of creativity in Parkinson’s disease. Quilt Credits: Cover Lois Gwinn; Page 2 Lois Gwinn; Page 4 Carolyn Weimer; Page 6 Joan Engel; Page 10 Portuguese PD Association; Page 14 Julia Huestis; Page 18 Lynne Stefanetti; Page 20 Lisa Longacher; Inside Back Cover (left to right) Lois Gwinn; Carolyn Weimer; Joan Engel; Portuguese PD Association; Julia Huestis; Lynne Stefanetti; Lisa Longacher Image Credits: Page 6 Modified from Matsuda et al. Journal of Neuroscience, 2009; Page 7 Mark R. 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