LFF is a proud sponsor of “Celebrate Spring New York”, which will be held at LAVO in New York City on April 2, 2014. This fundraising event is being organized by Young New Yorkers for the Fight Against Parkinson’s in conjunction with the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and will benefit the organization’s advance research for effective treatment and cure of Parkinson’s disease. Nearly one million Americans are affected by this debilitating disease facing the most difficult physical challenges and loss of personal independence as the disease progresses. The work of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation is clinical research at leading Parkinson’s research centers, including Columbia University Medical Center and Cornell Weil Medical Center in New York City; increase knowledge of the disease through a national help line and training of healthcare professionals. LFF aims to continue its support of this important initiative.
“On behalf of PDF and the Celebrate Spring Co-Chairmen, we want to express our gratitude for your generous support …Your terrific donation helped us to raise a total of more than $92,000! With your help, the secrets uncovered by projects like this will one day help patients and families escape the effects of Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases. Many thanks for your support and generosity!”