Jax Hope News

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Procedure effectively treats Parkinson's essential tremor,

07 / 20 / 2022

Click here to learn about Alaine Keebaugh PhD's research in Nuerogenetics (Deep Brain Stimulation) and how it can positively impact the life of people with Parkinson's Disease.

Click here to get more information about her meet and greet on August 3rd at the COA center in Ponte Vedra!

Parkinson's disease afflicts thousands more Americans than previous estimates: new study

A new study estimates that 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year. This is a steep 50% increase from the previous estimate. Find out what this means for Parkinson’s research and our community.

Click here to get more information about what this study found.

National Day of Action

The Parkinson’s community’s National Day of Action where we invite you to support legislation that can change the community.

For the first time in history, a bipartisan bill to end Parkinson’s has been introduced into the U.S. Senate, The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act.

Join our cause and choose how you will take action below!

Click here to get more information about how to get involved and take action today!

JAX HOPE INC. HIRES GREG RITSCHER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

After receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2011 Greg found himself at a cross road where he could either let the disease ruin the aspects of his life that he loved the most or he could fight back, thankfully he chose to fight back. Since his diagnosis, Greg has become a mentor for others fighting the disease and has established a Parkinson’s support group in Panama City Beach called, 3085Thrive, which is now under the umbrella of support groups sponsored by JAX HOPE INC.

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LOCAL PARKINSON’S NON-PROFIT AWARDED COMMUNITY GRANT OF $17,000

Thanks to the Parkinson’s Foundation, JAX HOPE INC. has been awarded a community grant of $17,000 to put towards their mission of empowering those living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The community grant will support JAX HOPE INC. (501c) to provide professional speakers, mental health classes, and Parkinson’s specific exercise classes to Florida support groups reaching persons with Parkinson’s disease who are currently under-served.

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