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.
This fantastic ride, organized by Marcus Berggren, a Colorado resident whose father lives with Parkinson's disease promises to exceed expectations this year. Help Marcus reach his goal of 1000 riders!
Visit www.road2victory.com for more info.
If you're a cyclist, chances are you plan ahead each year for one or two major rides. Why not turn that ride into an opportunity to do something that matters? When you join our Pledge Ride program, we'll give you the ability to create a home page that shows the details of your ride and motivates your friends and family to donate.
Scott Eltringham, who lives in Washington D.C., was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease shortly after his 31st birthday in 1999. Scott has ridden his bicycle over 25,000 miles with PD including a self-supported ride from Seattle to San Francisco and another from Boston to Bangor ME.
Parkinson's disease occurs when cells in the brain that produce dopamine die off in large numbers. The imbalance between these two chemicals affects the ability to control muscle movement and coordination.
- National Parkinson Foundation