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New Report: Parkinson’s Now Costs the U.S. $82 Billion a Year — And Rising Fast
A new report from The Michael J. Fox Foundation delivers a sobering message: Parkinson’s disease is not just a health crisis — it's an economic one.
The report estimates that Parkinson’s disease and related conditions now cost the United States $82.2 billion every year. And if current trends continue, that number is expected to reach $112.4 billion by 2045.
Let that sink in.
Parkinson’s isn’t just growing.
It’s accelerating — and the cost is rising with it.
READ THE OP-ED FROM LARRY GIFFORD, PRESIDENT OF PD AVENGERS
Shrinking is Back on Apple TV!
Paul (Harrison Ford) meets Gerry (Michael J. Fox), a fellow Parkinson’s patient, in the doctor’s office. Gerry’s blunt “F— Parkinson’s” attitude pushes Paul to stop minimizing his disease and adopt the same defiant outlook. Their shared humor and honesty help Paul face his progression with fresh resolve.
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Blue Lights, Bold Resolve:
End Parkinson’s Now
Join PD Avengers — Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease
April 11, 2026 — Spark the Night
Blue lights around the world will illuminate the cause of ending Parkinson’s Disease — lighting up cities, bridges, and landmarks in blue as a bold symbol of solidarity and urgency. On World Parkinson’s Night (April 11), this global moment reaches millions and sends a clear message: raising awareness is just the beginning — lifting voices, funding science, and fixing systems are what will actually drive progress. Hope isn’t a plan. Action is.
PD AVENGERS CALENDAR
Here’s a monthly preview of all of our PD Partner Meetings, Member meetings and other workshops/webinars happening within the PD Avengers Community.
PARKINSONS RESOURCES & PSAs
ParkiBot: Your AI
Co-Pilot for Parkinson’s
Like CHAT GPT but trained for Parkinson’s
Real Answers.
Real Stories.
New PSA from the Parkinson’s Foundation
Do What You Love
New PSA from the APDA
“Progress is often quiet — until one day it isn’t.”
- Larry Gifford, President PD Avengers
“Long games are won by persistence, not fireworks.”
- Larry Gifford, President PD Avengers
Why PD Avengers Matters
Parkinson’s is complex. Too often, people feel isolated, unheard, or underserved by systems that move too slowly.
At PD Avengers, we move faster—using collective action, compassionate storytelling, and relentless advocacy to spark real change.
Our patient-led roots mean we don’t just speak for the community; we rise with it.
