PD Avengers

Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease

PD Avengers is a global alliance of people with Parkinson’s disease, their partners, and supporters who are committed to taking action to end Parkinson’s. Focusing on advocacy, awareness, and research support by uniting individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide to push for better treatments, policies, and funding for Parkinson’s research.
Our work includes:
- Raising Awareness: Educating the public and policymakers about Parkinson’s disease.
- Advocacy: Encouraging governments and healthcare institutions to prioritize Parkinson’s research and care.
- Collaboration: Partnering with other organizations to amplify efforts and create a unified voice for the Parkinson’s community.
- Events & Campaigns: Organizing webinars that drive engagement and push for change.
- Join the Movement
  Individuals can sign up on the PD Avengers website to support advocacy efforts.
  There are no obligations—just a commitment to driving change.
- Volunteer Skills
  Support PD Avengers by contributing skills in social media, marketing, event planning, or other projects.
  The organization collaborates with other Parkinsons Disease non-profits, industry leaders in the health sector and PD advocates worldwide.
  Contact Social Media and Communication Manager, Karen Nguyen
- Advocate & Spread Awareness
  People can help by sharing PD Avengers’ campaigns and resources on social media.
  Communities can be educated about Parkinson’s disease, and policymakers can be encouraged to increase funding and support.
- Attend Events & Webinars
  Participants can join discussions and advocacy initiatives.
  These events provide opportunities to connect with others in the Parkinson’s community.
- Partner – Collaborate on campaigns, research, or awareness initiatives.
- Sponsor or Fundraise – Support our mission financially or organize events.

PD Avengers is a patient-led organization, united in the purpose of ending Parkinson's disease. We raise awareness, engagement and hope.
We add urgency to the cause of ending Parkinson’s disease.

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"Come Talk To Me" is a feature-length documentary currently in its editing stage. The film chronicles Jackie Hunt Christensen’s journey from her Parkinson's disease diagnosis to authoring books and presenting at the World Parkinson's Congress in Montreal. Throughout this journey, Jackie and her husband, Paul, have relied on each other and their ability to communicate clearly, despite the challenges posed by Parkinson's disease.

The documentary also features a diverse group of friends with Parkinson's disease, reflecting on the various types of communication necessary to maintain relationships with family, friends, communities, and healthcare providers as the disease progresses. The film emphasizes the critical importance of accessible, available, and affordable assistive communication technologies, tools, and strategies for all people with Parkinson's, enabling them to continue communicating effectively in all aspects of their lives. citeturn0search0

Producer: Jackie Hunt Christensen
Director: Deacon Warner

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Support Travel Grants for Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)

We believe everyone should have the chance to attend the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) 2026 in Phoenix regardless of financial barriers. To make this possible, a group of international YOPD advocates has launched the Give4YOPD fundraiser, to raise at least $25,000 for travel grants. These grants will allow individuals with YOPD to participate in the Congress, gaining invaluable experiences and forging meaningful connections.

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