Michigan Parkinson Foundation

06/18/2026

Today we’re at the Art of Aging conference hosted by the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University!

06/10/2026

In May, thousands of people from around the globe gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for the World Parkinson Congress.

Join representatives from Michigan Parkinson Foundation, Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, and Team Fox Detroit as they share highlights, key takeaways, research updates, and inspiring stories from the WPC!

This collaborative discussion is a chance to learn what was discovered, celebrate Michigan’s presence on the global stage, and connect with others in the Parkinson’s community.

📅 Monday, June 15 | 6:30 p.m. ET
💻 Via Zoom

Register today and join the conversation! 👉 bit.ly/4eACXbu

06/04/2026

🚤🩵 Another unforgettable day on the water!

Thanks to the incredible boating community of Southeast Michigan, our 6th Annual Fun Run raised approximately $295,000, bringing the total amount raised over six years to $1.2 million to support individuals and families living with Parkinson’s across Michigan!

For six years, this event has brought together boaters, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community partners in support of a shared mission: ensuring no one faces Parkinson’s alone. Every dollar raised helps fund exercise programs, educational opportunities, support groups, respite care, and other vital resources offered by the Michigan Parkinson Foundation.

This year, we were especially honored to welcome Mary Floore as our morning guest speaker. The Fun Run was created by Mary's family in honor of her journey with Parkinson’s, making her presence and words particularly meaningful. We are grateful that she shared her story, strength, and inspiration with everyone who attended.

We are also grateful to The Old Club, Brown's Bar, North Channel Yacht Club, Cabana Blue, and all of our volunteers, participants, and supporters who helped make this event such a success.

Thank you for six incredible years of impact, generosity, and community. We look forward to seeing you on the water again next year!

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

🎖️ Presenting Sponsors
A-Line Staffing Solutions • Bumler Mechanical • Lance Industries

🏆 Title Sponsor
WC Beardslee Inc

⚓ Platinum Stop Sponsors
Laura Janski/ReMax Advisors • Greg Janski/Bayview Collision • Les Stanford Chevrolet • Ray Laethem Motor Village • Yates Industries Inc.

🍽️ Platinum Meal Sponsors
Drake Enterprises • Motor City Electric Co. • UHY US

🥇 Gold Sponsors
Accurate Tooling • Advanced Building Group • Atlas Copco • Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard • BJ Construction Services • Formula Boats • Greg Grant Sportsplex • Griffin International • GRIT Technologies • Tim Hanna • Hotel Earl and Hotel Irene • LaBelle Companies • Lakeside Formula • The Mestdagh Group • Outdoor Equipment Co. • Rival Insulation • Serra Chevrolet Sterling Heights • ThermalNetics • Woehler Financial Group

🥈 Silver Sponsors
American Custom Marine • BASS Controls • Concentric Turn • Conti Corporation • Dan’s Excavating • DP Schweihofer Excavating, Inc. • EJS Custom Fabrication • McDowell Insurance Group • Nichols Cauley/Alan Whitman • Phillips Sign & Lighting • Preferred Glass, Inc. • Progressive Mechanical • Red Line Services • Schneider’s Motor Sports • Signature Associates • S.R.S Manufacturing • Suburban Automotive Services • Sun-Tec Corporation • Vargo Golf Company • Warner Norcross + Judd • Western Mechanical Contractors • Z Contractors, Inc.

📝 Registration Sponsors
• American House • Hertz Schram • Lucido Fine Jewelry • Marsh McLennan Agency • Master Mechanical Insulation • North Channel Yacht Club • Rand Industrial Insulation • Scrap Yard

06/03/2026

Thank you for joining us, Kirk Gibson and Ryan Ermanni FOX 2!!

Great to catch up with my guy Kirk Gibson for the “2026 Parkinson’s Fun Run” to benefit the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation!!

06/02/2026

🚶‍♂️ Have you noticed your arms don’t swing as much when you walk?

Reduced arm swing is a common change that can happen with Parkinson’s, but the good news is that specific exercises can help encourage bigger, more natural movement patterns.

In this quick tip, Grand Rapids PWR! Moves Instructor Maggie Buteyn demonstrates simple exercises designed to improve arm movement, posture, and walking mechanics.

Give them a try and let us know what you think!

05/27/2026

Our MPF crew is having a wonderful time at the World Parkinson Congress! 🩵💙

From connecting with members of the Parkinson’s community from around the world to learning about the latest research, treatments, and innovations, it’s been an inspiring experience filled with education, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.

We’re excited to bring new ideas and resources back to our Michigan Parkinson community! If you’re attending WPC too, be sure to say hello to our team!

05/26/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Commercial Contracting Corporation for hosting their annual 5K Charity Walk in honor of the late William H. Pettibone Jr., benefiting the Michigan Parkinson Foundation!

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who participated and donated, an incredible $40,000 was raised to support people living with Parkinson’s and their families across Michigan.

We’re so grateful to CCC and everyone who helped make this meaningful day possible. Thank you for making an impact in our Parkinson’s community! 💙

05/25/2026

Today, we take time to reflect and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice continue to leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

We also want to recognize the veterans in our Parkinson’s community. Thank you for your service, your strength, and the experiences you bring to our community every day.

As we spend time with family and loved ones this weekend, we remember those whose sacrifices made that time possible.

From all of us at Michigan Parkinson Foundation, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

We’re excited and honored to be heading to the World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona! ☀️

Representing the Michigan Parkinson Foundation will be Kristin Rossi, Julia Wall, Deb Colling, and Nate Jolliff as they connect with members of the Parkinson’s community from around the world, learn from leading experts, and bring back new ideas and inspiration to share with our community here in Michigan.

If you’ll be in Phoenix for the Congress, let us know — we’d love to connect with you!