Why get involved?
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What are the main goals of OPWF?
Our mission is to create a supportive and empowering community for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers, enhancing their quality of life through resources, support, exercise, and opportunities for growth. We are dedicated to helping our members move better and feel better.
Goals
Establishing a scholarship fund to provide financial support for individuals who cannot afford class fees
Offering classes for our individuals who are no longer able to move independently
Nurturing care partner support groups
Partnering with other Parkinson’s exercise groups such as yoga, Pilates, dance, drumming, and choir for people with PD.
Why should someone get involved?
We all know someone with Parkinson’s disease. It is an incurable, progressive neurological disorder that affects activities of daily living. There are 1,000 to 1,200 people living with Parkinson’s disease in Lane County.
With a population of 382,000 residents, this means that approximately 1 in every 318 people has PD.
Every larger cities in the US have Parkinson’s dedicated facilities catering to helping those members of the community with Parkinson’s. It is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world.
Every year 90,000 people are newly diagnosed in the US alone
What kind of positive impact has this already had for the local Parkingson’s community? What have you already achieved?
The Oregon Parkinson’s Warriors Foundation (OPWF) has made significant strides in supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Since its establishment in May 2023, OPWF has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease in Lane County, Oregon.
Positive Impact and Achievements
Serving the Community
OPWF currently serves approximately 60 individuals each week, offering specialized exercise programs designed to improve mobility and overall well-being.
Fundraising Success
Community Engagement
What are goals for future fundraising?
Future Fundraising Goals
Expanding Services
The foundation plans to establish a scholarship program and to offer discounts to ensure accessibility, train exercise professionals to lead science-based classes, and create a volunteer program to assist participants during sessions.
Supporting Care Partners
OPWF intends to expand its support group for care partners, aiming to alleviate burdens on families and increase awareness and participation within the community.
Expand the class offerings to include classes such as Choir, dance, yoga, Pilates all for people with Parkinson’s so they may come to exercise in the manner that moves them personally.
Through these initiatives, the Oregon Parkinson’s Warriors Foundation continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s disease, fostering a community of support, empowerment, and improved quality of life.
Words from our Warriors:
“I have been in boxing class for a year. The boxing class, with Lori Havas as the teacher, has become one of the most important parts of my life. It provides challenging, yet do-able exercises for strength, balance and coordination. Lori creates an atmosphere of support and fun that keeps us all going.”
-DON