WHAT: The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its annual New York Gala, which recognizes community leaders who advance Parkinson’s research and the philanthropic leaders who make these advances possible with their generous support. Willie Geist, Host of NBC NEWS “SUNDAY TODAY with Willie Geist,” and Co-Host of MSNBC’S “Morning Joe, will act as Master of Ceremonies for the celebratory event, and Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony Award-Winning Actress and Singer, will give a special performance.
Attendees, including national leaders in Parkinson’s care and research, people with Parkinson's and their families, will enjoy a night of dancing, signature cocktails, dinner and auction items, all in support of the organization’s mission to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner
WHERE: 583 PARK AVENUE
583 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
RSVP: To purchase tickets starting at $500, the public may visit www.parkinson.org/gala
CONTACT: Kate Dixon
(305) 537-9957
About the Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).
About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.