
PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOUTH AFRICA NPC
- By: Parkinsons Disease South Africa
- Short URL: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/parkinsons-disease-south-africa
- Date Created: 31 May 2022
Personal message
Why Parkinson's Disease?
- Neurological disorders are now the leading source of disability globally
- Parkinson's Disease is the world's fastest growing neurological disease
- Every 2.5 minutes someone in the world dies from Parkinson's Disease
- 10 million people globally, and growing, have Parkinson's Disease
- Little beyond a 50 year old drug is used to treat Parkinson's Disease
- The treatment of Parkinson's Disease in South Africa is one-dimensional - largely pharmacological with minimum focus on rehabilitation and lifestyle management through allied health disciplines.
Who are we?
Parkinson’s Disease South Africa NPC (“Parkinson’s ZA“) is a registered non-profit, public benefit organisation in South Africa. The founders are all People impacted by Parkinson's.
We are looking to build a community – an ecosystem for all People impacted by Parkinson's. To learn, share and lend a helping hand - so that anyone can THRIVE with Parkinson's.
Who are People impacted by Parkinson's?
People with Parkinson's (PwPs)
Their family members and friends
Their caregivers
Our Objectives:
Our core objective is to support and assist People impacted by Parkinson’s by, inter alia:
- Promoting public awareness about Parkinson’s so that People impacted by Parkinson’s are informed, enabled and supported;
- Providing support and lifestyle management tools to promote a better overall quality of life for People impacted by Parkinson’s;
- Sourcing and disseminating the latest information to People impacted by Parkinson’s;
- Advocating for research, resources, and supportive policies and systems to support People impacted by Parkinson’s; and
- Collaborating with the global Parkinson’s community and local allied health professionals to develop resources to support People impacted by Parkinson’s
Our Plan:
We are launching a multidisciplinary ‘model of care’ program designed and rendered by the Parkinson’s Movement and Disorder Society in India. The program is being launched in the Durban metro of KwaZulu Natal and will be replicated in the Johannesburg and Cape Town metros within six to twelve months subject to adequate funding.
“The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital” – Mark Hyman
Thank you for your support.
Parkinson's ZA
Contact us:
Find us at http://www.parkinsonsza.org/
Or connect with us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ParkinsonsZA/
Donations
- Nov 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Nov 15, 2023 - R 1 500.00 Fees covered
- "In loving memory of my very special friend, Graham Steward, who passed away yesterday in Australia. Rest in peace buddy." - Graham Steward
- Nov 09, 2023 - USD $ 14.61 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Oct 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- Oct 24, 2023 - USD $ 142.46 Fees covered
- "For the kindest man I know - Daddio, Tim Herdon. Love you always x" - Chelsea Herdon
- Oct 19, 2023 - USD $ 51.10
- "In honour of Mr. Kola of Johannesburgs memory, from Meegan, Alexis and Sakina from QLD, Australia. May he rest in peace." - Meegan, Sakina and Alexis
- Oct 15, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
- "Best of luck. So proud of you❤️" - Mayurie
- Oct 14, 2023 - R 1 081.00 Fees covered
- "Pray for further awareness" - Kashma
- Sep 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- Aug 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- Jul 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- Jun 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- May 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- May 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Thank you for the amazing work, my father suffered from Parkinson's and this cause is close to my heart" - Chris
- Apr 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- Mar 26, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
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- Mar 24, 2023 - USD $ 119.36 Fees covered
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- Feb 28, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "Thanks Rakesh" - Refilwe
- Feb 25, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "Thank you for an awesome evening Rakesh. Send this link and we will continue to contribute to this cause. " - Kashma and Deo.
- Feb 25, 2023 - USD $ 293.25 Fees covered
- "We Share Because We Care" - PGM-Tracer
- Feb 23, 2023 - R 3 000.00
- "On this special day, cheers to a worthy cause!" - Deepa Pema-Mistry
- Feb 23, 2023 - USD $ 29.65 Fees covered
- "In loving memory on this special day " - Leroux Hendriks
- Feb 23, 2023 - R 1 500.00 Fees covered
- "Blessings - this is purpose work and meaningful work. " - Suhana Gordhan
- Dec 12, 2022 - R 20 000.00
- "This is an amazing initiative! Thank you!" - Duksha Raniga
- Aug 27, 2022 - R 1 000.00
- "Thank u for this awesome landmark launch " - Fareea
- Jun 21, 2022 - R 2 500.00 Fees covered
- "Keep up the good work" - Nitesh & Ishana
- Jun 20, 2022 - R 100.00 Fees covered
- "Thank you " - Niyam
- Jun 20, 2022 - R 100.00 Fees covered
- "Wonderful initiative" - Farha