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Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s

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We're improving the lives of those with Parkinson's through the development and delivery of activity-based programs and resources.

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s understands the importance of exercise and movement in managing symptoms and potentially slowing the progression of the disease. It provides funding for activity-based programs and therapies that improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s. The Foundation will open the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness in Farmington Hills, Michigan in mid-2025. This state-of-the-art Center will provide FREE programming for people with Parkinson's and support for their care partners. The Kirk Gibson Center, located at 31440 Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills, will be within a 30-minute drive for the estimated 8,000 individuals living with Parkinson’s who will benefit from the support and community the Center offers.

10/31/2026

For Don Schwartz, an 80-mile ride through the Rockies and four days backpacking near Lake Tahoe meant doing what he loves. After his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2024, Don found support preparing for those adventures at The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness®.

“To have the experience here gave me confidence that I could really do what I was doing out there.”

The work that helped Don prepare for those adventures is making a difference at home, too. He feels steadier getting dressed or reaching into a cabinet, helping him move with confidence through the everyday routines that matter just as much.

Learn more about the Kirk Gibson Center’s free programs and how to become a Member or donate to support our mission at kirkgibsoncenter.org

10/30/2026

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit at the Kirk Gibson Center! 🎃 Our community of staff, coaches, volunteers, and Members knows how to make movement fun and spooky. Happy Halloween! 👻

10/28/2026

Andy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s four years ago and has been a Member of The Kirk Gibson Center® since it opened. His favorite class is Spinning, but he’s also participated in Art, PWR!Moves, Strength & Cardio, Yoga, and Brain Builder, finding that each offers something different.

Over the past year, Andy says his physical and mental well-being have improved. Along the way, he’s found a community where Members encourage one another through difficult classes and remind those just starting to keep coming.

As Andy puts it, “It does get better and not always easier.”

Learn more about the Kirk Gibson Center’s free programs and how to become a Member or donate to support our mission at kirkgibsoncenter.org

10/26/2026

As part of Gibby’s Team23, Beckie ran the Detroit Free Press Marathon in support of the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, exceeding her fundraising goal and raising over $2,000 to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active and connected! 🎉

Team23 gives individuals a way to turn their personal goals into support for the Foundation’s mission, and Beckie did just that. Thank you, Beckie, and everyone who supported her fundraiser. We’re proud to have you on Gibby’s team! 💙 Learn how to get involved with Team23 at https://kirkgibsonfoundation.org/team23/

10/24/2026

Every day at The Kirk Gibson Center®, our coaches help people with Parkinson’s build strength and replicate movements that support everyday life, adapting exercises to each Member’s needs.

In Strength & Cardio, that work includes exercises like this low-to-high rotational cable lift, which brings strength, balance, and coordination together as the Member lifts diagonally across their body and controls the return.

These skills support everyday movements, from reaching for something on a shelf to lifting and carrying groceries.

Learn more about our free programs and how to get started at kirkgibsoncenter.org

10/22/2026

The comedic duo, the The Sklar Brothers, stopped by the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness! During their visit, Randy and Jason Sklar got a firsthand look at how The Kirk Gibson Center community is redefining what it means to live with Parkinson’s.

We’re grateful for their support and excited to welcome them back to Michigan on April 10, 2027, as special guests at our Everybody vs. Parkinson’s 2 Gala!

Learn more about the Gala at https://kirkgibsonfoundation.org/events/

10/20/2026

Reaction time matters when responding to what’s happening around us, like stopping when someone crosses our path or reaching for something that’s slipping. People with Parkinson’s disease find it challenging to respond quickly to a cue and begin a movement.

In our PWR! Moves class, Members follow Coach Keyon’s directions and reach for the cone between them when they hear the cue. The activity challenges them to listen, stay focused, and respond with the right movement, with some friendly competition along the way!

Try a seated version at home with a partner: place a soft object within easy reach on a table, take turns calling out movements like “touch your shoulders,” and reach for the object when you hear “grab!”

10/19/2026

After seeing the support and community Cathie has found at the The Kirk Gibson Center®, Steven wanted his third TCS New York City Marathon to give back to a place that matters to their family.

Cathie is Steven’s mother-in-law, a Member of the Center, and “the best Grandma” to his children. That personal connection led him to Team23, the Kirk Gibson Foundation’s peer-to-peer fundraising program.

Steven has reached his fundraising goal, but donations are still open. Support Steven and Cathie by donating to his Team23 fundraiser at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/26point2forparkinsons/.

Have a personal goal, celebration, or event of your own? Start a Team23 fundraiser at kirkgibsonfoundation.org/team23.

10/15/2026

The Kirk Gibson Foundation is excited to announce a $30 million fundraising campaign that will expand FREE access to Parkinson’s wellness programs at the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness®.

The campaign, Inspiring Hope, will address the incredibly enthusiastic response received from the Parkinson’s community to the Kirk Gibson Center® offering.

In our first year, more than 1,200 Members have joined the Kirk Gibson Center®. That’s 50% higher than expected and represents how badly this community needs a place where they can exercise, find support and build friendships.

Learn more and support Inspiring Hope at kirkgibsoncenter.org

10/14/2026

Parkinson’s has touched more than one generation of Beckie’s family. Her grandmother lived with the disease, and her husband’s diagnosis has given her a close view of the challenges people with Parkinson’s and their families experience every day.

Through Team23, Beckie is raising awareness of those experiences and supporting the Kirk Gibson Foundation’s work to improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.

Support Beckie’s fundraiser at https://kirkgibsonfoundation.org/team23/

Interested in starting a fundraiser of your own? Visit kirkgibsonfoundation.org/team23.

Address

31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 185 (northeast Corner Of Office Building, With Big Blue & Orange Sign)
Farmington Hills, MI
48334

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.kirkgibsonfoundation.org/, https://kirkgibsoncenter.org/

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