Why We Do What We Do
Learn more about Parkinson's Disease and you'll understand what motivates us to Drive Toward a Cure.
Upcoming Drive Toward a Cure Events
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Drive Toward a Cure Days & More
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Our Early Onset Parkinson's Blog
At Drive Toward a Cure, we know that Parkinson’s looks different for everyone — and the best way to truly understand it is to hear directly from those living with it. This blog is a place where individuals facing early-onset Parkinson’s can share their own stories in their own words. Some days are tough, some are full of unexpected wins, and all of them are real. By opening up this space, we hope you’ll not only learn more about the journey, but also feel the strength, humor, and resilience that shines through each person’s voice. None of us are on this road alone.
You have early onset Parkinson’s
That was the sentence I was told in 2019 after having uncontrollable movements, dystonia in my face and neck and seizures that were disabling. I refused to give up, kept my faith strong and now 7 years later, I no longer have seizures and doing well on carbidopa...
Parkinson’s Atlas
Nobody folds a map anymore. Nobody traces a finger down the crease and counts the little squares D4. B9. Page twelve, cross the state line, grab the second atlas from the glove box. Nobody does that anymore. We are GPS people now. We go to work. We go to school....
What Parkinson’s has taught me – COMMUNITY
It has been said, “if you have seen one person with Parkinson’s, you have seen just one person with Parkinson’s.” The Parkinson’s community is diverse, presenting an opportunity to learn about the diversity of how each of us, physically and mentally exhibit...
The Latest News...
Taste of Motorsports Teams with Drive Toward a Cure To Score a Charitable Trifecta
When Taste of Motorsports, the premiere automotive lifestyle event, decided to expand its presence for 2021, the program also grew its heart – adding an alignment with nonprofit Foundation Drive Toward a Cure and together raising more than $30,000 for Parkinson’s disease over three events.
Legendary Twin 997 GT3 RS Porsches Complete Road Trip at California Festival of Speed
Porsche owners and enthusiasts, Christian and Ortrun Hartinger of Leipzig, Germany will end their transcontinental coast-to-coast drive the weekend of October 30-31, 2021, at the California Festival of Speed in Fontana, CA, and driving in Saturday’s ‘Fastest Hour on Track’ to raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease.
75 Days Of Summer Entrants Travel More Than 50,000 Miles Raise Over $25k for Parkinson’s
Drive Toward a Cure’s 75 Days of Summer program, Fueled by Hagerty raised more than $25,000 by sponsor support and entrants with more than 50,000 miles of individual driving and their own fundraising pages, while boosting awareness for Parkinson’s Disease from the first day of Summer to Labor Day.
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Iconic Timepieces & Luxury Cars
Worn & Driven is a private and exclusive luxury lifestyle magazine that celebrates the passion, craftsmanship, and stories behind iconic timepieces and automobiles. It highlights the lives of its members — from their cars and watches to their philanthropy, automotive media coverage, and personal stories. Please complete the Member Interest Form on their website to receive updates and be the first to know when the hardcopy magazine launches, and be sure to mention Drive Toward a Cure in the “Referred By” section.
Auto / Moto / Travel Lifestyle
We're thrilled to have the support of the relatively new Vicarious Magazine - a publication dedicated to living the car life to the fullest! When you join Club Vicarious, a portion of every print and digital subscription will be donated to Drive Toward a Cure - just use Coupon Code CURE2020!
Sign up for the free Vicarious e-Newsletter near the bottom of their home page.
Know the Market
Sports Car Market Magazine has been with us from the very start, and we hope you will consider a subscription to their monthly magazine -- the ultimate insider's report on the collector car market.
Get Real with Real Cars
Garage Style Magazine has been a steady supporter of Drive Toward a Cure, and we're deeply grateful. Enjoy a fun diversion for the day, gain discounts on products useful to car enthusiasts, and get a bit of inspiration viewing wonderful collector cars and the garages they call home.
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#DriveTowardACure
Drive Toward a Cure raises funds and awareness for Parkinson's Disease research and patient care. Proceeds benefit:
Drive Toward a Cure is constantly imagining and investigating new programs to directly benefit Parkinson's Disease patients and research programs. We would love to hear from you about how you think funds should be directed.
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.
As the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s Disease research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today.