Special Assistance Fund
Supporting Those In Need
With a commitment to further assist in patient care, Drive Toward a Cure invites those who are challenged by Parkinson’s Disease AND experiencing significant losses or exceptional expenses related to the catastrophic events that have directly affected their lives to apply for financial support.
Give Generously!
100% of donations made during this time and accompanied by a note indicating that the donation is to support Drive Toward a Cure‘s Special Assistance Fund will go toward increasing the size of the fund.
What Do Patients Need?
Parkinson’s Disease sufferers – particularly the elderly – face exceptional expenses, even at the best of times. They may need special equipment such as hospital beds to aid with getting up and out; with Parkinson’s they are often up 6 or more times a night to visit the bathroom. They may need a walk-in shower (tubs are often too hard to navigate), they may need railing in the house (without railing they tend to fall down more often), and they should ideally have a place to stay with no steps.
Stress exacerbates the symptom of Parkinson’s Disease… in the worst possible ways. Being evacuated from ones home and the prospect – for some, the reality – of losing a home and a lifetime of accumulated possessions, is a massive source of stress, even for the healthy.
With the prospect of extended displacement as a result of catastrophic events, many will need added support to make their temporary accommodations meet their needs, be it for a few weeks or many, many months. Please give generously to help those with Parkinson’s who are in need at this time.
Useful Links
- Donate to the Special Assistance Fund
- Mar 5, 2020 – Tennessee Tornado Press Release
- Nov 19, 2018 – California Wildfire Press Release
- About Parkinson’s Disease
Grant Application
To apply to the Drive Toward a Cure Special Assistance Fund:
- Applicants must have Parkinson’s Disease. Please include the name of your Movement Disorder Specialist and date of your last appointment.
- Applicants must be affected by a recognized catastrophic event. Please include your permanent address.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship as a result of this event. Please describe.
Final grant selection is at the discretion of the Drive Toward a Cure Executive Director and Board. Completion of a grant request is not a guarantee of receiving a grant. All requests will be evaluated and given equal consideration.