Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Learn about the effects of Parkinson’s Disease, how to help those who have it, or donate to foundations and research during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Position your brand as a partner in Parkinson's research and patient support through awareness campaigns, donations, and educational content during April.
- Partner with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to amplify research funding and patient stories
- Create educational content on early Parkinson's symptoms and available treatments for health-conscious audiences
- Launch a corporate giving campaign tied to Parkinson's Awareness Month to drive employee engagement and CSR visibility
- Feature patient testimonials and caregiver support resources to build trust and community
Parkinson’s Disease has been around since the times of the Egyptians, but many of the sources before the 12th century would describe symptoms of PD, but would not be able to explain any more than that. Such sources include Egyptian scriptures, the Bible, and the Roman Empire. It wasn’t until the 19th century when James Parkinson would publish an essay describing this condition that Parkinson’s Disease would exist as a term, even if it didn’t immediately get recognition. It wasn’t until 40 years later that the essay would get noticed. The 20th century involved the research of scientists from all over the world, but as doctors would prescribe treatments, a cure couldn’t be found.
One celebrity that is known to have Parkinson’s Disease is Michael J. Fox, a Canadian who reached fame through his charismatic personality in some of his most famous acting roles throughout the 80’s and 90’s. His diagnosis in 1991 inspired him to help, founding the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research to help others learn about the disease and find ways of managing and treating this condition. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is part of the core of foundations such as the MJF Foundation, and this month-long holiday encourages people to learn about the disease, donate to foundations to help with research and support those who do have it in any way they can.