The Davis Phinney Foundation has a single mission. It is to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson's disease. We fund innovative research that will make lives better today while working to prevent and cure this crippling disease tomorrow. Read more about us.
The DPF recently hosted its inaugural Victory Summit Symposium at the Westin Westminster in Denver. 250 Parkinson's patients, caregivers and providers were in attendance on October 4th to learn about quality of life therapies including exercise, movement, and speech.
Cheryle Brandsma
Ray Anderson and Nancy Spear
Scott Eltringham
Brandon Halcott
Courtney Hovey
Bruce Kapsten
Doug Bahniuk
Dale and Barb Ankenman
Deb Mraz is 51 years old and was diagnosed with early onset PD 9 years ago at age 42. Prior to developing PD, Deb was not an athlete. She didn't run, bike, or swim on a regular basis. At the time of her diagnosis she was having a great deal of trouble moving and even needed a cane to walk. Once diagnosed, the correct combination of drugs and physical therapy in Lee Dibbles program helped Deb to move again. Knowing that "rest means rust", she progressed from walking and started to jog, bike, and swim.
When a person has Parkinson's disease, they gradually lose the ability to initiate and control movements in a normal way.
- National Parkinson Foundation