Did you want to take a boxing class for Parkinson’s but couldn’t because it was too expensive for you? Do you need a piece of equipment that your insurance doesn’t cover? Where can you get help with the expenses that keep piling up because of PD?

The Parkinson’s Wellness Fund was created in 2009 specifically to fill in the financial gaps. Founder Russell Meyerowitz’s father has Parkinson’s. He had been going to physical therapy, but stopped. Meyerowitz asked his father why he stopped going. The answer: Medicare would not pay for any more PT sessions. Russell, who was in his twenties at the time with a young family, decided that he had to do something so that People with Parkinson’s (PwP’s) would have the money to continue with physical therapy or other needs not covered by insurance.

A bridge between service providers and individuals living with Parkinson’s

Russell, along with his wife, Amy, have worked hard to make sure that there are funds available to all who need help. They review every application they get from PwP’s in need of assistance. All of the revenue is either from direct donations to the website or from their annual golf tournament in Southern California.

Today, The Parkinson’s Wellness Fund serves as a bridge between service providers and individuals living with Parkinson’s who otherwise could not afford access to the services they need to live a life with Parkinson’s.

This year, Russell will be particpating in an Iron Man Race for Parkinson’s on December 3 to raise money for PWF. Please consider making a donation to ensure that they can continue to help all who need it.

Finally, the PWF is the fiscal sponsor for Twitchy Woman, enabling us to raise funds for programs such as our Peer to Peer Mentoring program for Women and the Sunday morning Zoom webinars Sunday Mornings with Twitchy Woman. You can donate to Twitchy Woman through the PWF website

Thank you Russell and Amy for your continued support to the Parkinson’s Community!

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