Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease
PD Avengers
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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We are a global alliance of individuals living with Parkinson’s, along with our partners and supporters, standing together to drive change in how the disease is perceived and treated.
Inspired by the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease, our mission is built on three key pillars: Wellness, Advocacy, and Research.
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This moment is an invitation for global solidarity, an opportunity to spark collective change. "Spark the Night" represents our mission to illuminate cities worldwide in unity and support for the 11.8 million people living with Parkinson’s. On April 11, 2025, each blue light will shine as a symbol of a story, a voice, and an unwavering commitment to a better future for those affected by the disease.
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Why Volunteer with PD Avengers?
Make an Impact: Every effort matters. Your contributions directly support vital initiatives, advocacy, and research to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's.
Be Part of a Community: Join a dynamic and supportive network of individuals united by a shared mission. Connect, learn, and grow with others passionate about making a difference.
Explore Opportunities: From event planning and fundraising to content creation and advocacy, there’s a role that matches your unique skills and interests.
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.
“WHAT PARKINSON’S FEELS LIKE”
NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!
A new eBook titled What Parkinson’s Feels Like has been launched, capturing the emotional and physical reality of living with Parkinson’s disease through powerful illustrations. Published by artist and Parkinson's advocate Barbara Salsberg Mathews in collaboration with Parkinson’s Europe, this free resource is based on firsthand experiences from people with Parkinson’s worldwide.
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A new eBook titled What Parkinson’s Feels Like has been launched, capturing the emotional and physical reality of living with Parkinson’s disease through powerful illustrations. Published by artist and Parkinson's advocate Barbara Salsberg Mathews in collaboration with Parkinson’s Europe, this free resource is based on firsthand experiences from people with Parkinson’s worldwide. *
Diagnosed in 2020, Mathews was inspired by vivid, crowdsourced descriptions from individuals around the globe. Her illustrations depict the nuances of daily life with Parkinson’s, from the struggle to control body movements to the challenges of completing routine tasks.
"This project shows we’re more than a list of symptoms; we’re people striving to live our best lives," says Mathews. "Through art, I wanted to help others see what we experience."
The eBook is available to download for free in five languages (English, French, Italian, German and Spanish) on the Parkinson’s Europe website, with the option to leave a donation to Parkinson’s Europe, Parkinson Canada or PD Avengers.
Speech Accessibility Project
NOW RECRUITING IN CANADA!
The Speech Accessibility Project, led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Beckman Institute, is working to make voice recognition tech better for people with different speech patterns and disabilities. They're teaming up with big names like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft to gather a wide range of speech samples.
This collaboration aims to make voice-activated systems more accessible and effective for everyone, no matter how they speak.
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