Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2025

The Parkinson’s foundation is working hard to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease throughout Parkinson’s Awareness Month, but they can reach so many more people with your help. They’ve put together a quick guide with a few easy ways you can get involved from the comfort of your home. Learn how you can spread awareness here.

Submit your My PD Story or encourage someone to tell his/her My PD Story. “My PD Stories” powerfully illustrate what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s and how our programs and resources provide hope and support.

The ongoing goal of the awareness month campaign is to raise awareness to those around the country. The Parkinson’s Foundation provides advocates with guidance on how to use social media to spread general awareness through your local networks.

Spark The Night marks a profound evolution in our advocacy efforts. While World Parkinson’s Day remains crucial, focusing on the night draws attention to the hidden struggles of Parkinson’s—when isolation, anxiety, and loneliness often feel most overwhelming. But within this darkness, we find a guiding light: the enduring hope that promises a brighter tomorrow.
This moment is an invitation for global solidarity, an opportunity to spark collective change. “Spark the Night” represents our mission to illuminate cities worldwide in unity and support for the 11.8 million people living with Parkinson’s. On April 11, 2025, each blue light will shine as a symbol of a story, a voice, and an unwavering commitment to a better future for those affected by the disease.

Call the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) for answers to your Parkinson’s disease (PD) questions. Staffed by nurses, social workers and health educators, the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline is here to support you in any possible way

Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library. Utilize these resources to delve into the aspects of Parkinson’s impacting your life right now.

This Newly Diagnosed kit is designed to help you get started on your journey to living well with Parkinson’s disease. The kit includes: pocket folder, introductory letter to someone newly diagnosed, 5 Steps brochure, PD Fact Sheet, info card and Key Questions for Your Doctor Visits.

The Fixel Institute offers a variety of support to people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Support groups and many exercise programs are available in-person and virtually for free.