Michigan Parkinson Foundation

06/04/2026

🚤🩵 Another unforgettable day on the water!

Thanks to the incredible boating community of Southeast Michigan, our 6th Annual Fun Run raised approximately $295,000, bringing the total amount raised over six years to $1.2 million to support individuals and families living with Parkinson’s across Michigan!

For six years, this event has brought together boaters, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community partners in support of a shared mission: ensuring no one faces Parkinson’s alone. Every dollar raised helps fund exercise programs, educational opportunities, support groups, respite care, and other vital resources offered by the Michigan Parkinson Foundation.

This year, we were especially honored to welcome Mary Floore as our morning guest speaker. The Fun Run was created by Mary's family in honor of her journey with Parkinson’s, making her presence and words particularly meaningful. We are grateful that she shared her story, strength, and inspiration with everyone who attended.

We are also grateful to The Old Club, Brown's Bar, North Channel Yacht Club, Cabana Blue, and all of our volunteers, participants, and supporters who helped make this event such a success.

Thank you for six incredible years of impact, generosity, and community. We look forward to seeing you on the water again next year!

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

🎖️ Presenting Sponsors
A-Line Staffing Solutions • Bumler Mechanical • Lance Industries

🏆 Title Sponsor
WC Beardslee Inc

⚓ Platinum Stop Sponsors
Laura Janski/ReMax Advisors • Greg Janski/Bayview Collision • Les Stanford Chevrolet • Ray Laethem Motor Village • Yates Industries Inc.

🍽️ Platinum Meal Sponsors
Drake Enterprises • Motor City Electric Co. • UHY US

🥇 Gold Sponsors
Accurate Tooling • Advanced Building Group • Atlas Copco • Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard • BJ Construction Services • Formula Boats • Greg Grant Sportsplex • Griffin International • GRIT Technologies • Tim Hanna • Hotel Earl and Hotel Irene • LaBelle Companies • Lakeside Formula • The Mestdagh Group • Outdoor Equipment Co. • Rival Insulation • Serra Chevrolet Sterling Heights • ThermalNetics • Woehler Financial Group

🥈 Silver Sponsors
American Custom Marine • BASS Controls • Concentric Turn • Conti Corporation • Dan’s Excavating • DP Schweihofer Excavating, Inc. • EJS Custom Fabrication • McDowell Insurance Group • Nichols Cauley/Alan Whitman • Phillips Sign & Lighting • Preferred Glass, Inc. • Progressive Mechanical • Red Line Services • Schneider’s Motor Sports • Signature Associates • S.R.S Manufacturing • Suburban Automotive Services • Sun-Tec Corporation • Vargo Golf Company • Warner Norcross + Judd • Western Mechanical Contractors • Z Contractors, Inc.

📝 Registration Sponsors
• American House • Hertz Schram • Lucido Fine Jewelry • Marsh McLennan Agency • Master Mechanical Insulation • North Channel Yacht Club • Rand Industrial Insulation • Scrap Yard

06/03/2026

Thank you for joining us, Kirk Gibson and Ryan Ermanni FOX 2!!

Great to catch up with my guy Kirk Gibson for the “2026 Parkinson’s Fun Run” to benefit the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation!!

06/02/2026

🚶‍♂️ Have you noticed your arms don’t swing as much when you walk?

Reduced arm swing is a common change that can happen with Parkinson’s, but the good news is that specific exercises can help encourage bigger, more natural movement patterns.

In this quick tip, Grand Rapids PWR! Moves Instructor Maggie Buteyn demonstrates simple exercises designed to improve arm movement, posture, and walking mechanics.

Give them a try and let us know what you think!

05/27/2026

Our MPF crew is having a wonderful time at the World Parkinson Congress! 🩵💙

From connecting with members of the Parkinson’s community from around the world to learning about the latest research, treatments, and innovations, it’s been an inspiring experience filled with education, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.

We’re excited to bring new ideas and resources back to our Michigan Parkinson community! If you’re attending WPC too, be sure to say hello to our team!

05/26/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Commercial Contracting Corporation for hosting their annual 5K Charity Walk in honor of the late William H. Pettibone Jr., benefiting the Michigan Parkinson Foundation!

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who participated and donated, an incredible $40,000 was raised to support people living with Parkinson’s and their families across Michigan.

We’re so grateful to CCC and everyone who helped make this meaningful day possible. Thank you for making an impact in our Parkinson’s community! 💙

05/25/2026

Today, we take time to reflect and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice continue to leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

We also want to recognize the veterans in our Parkinson’s community. Thank you for your service, your strength, and the experiences you bring to our community every day.

As we spend time with family and loved ones this weekend, we remember those whose sacrifices made that time possible.

From all of us at Michigan Parkinson Foundation, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

We’re excited and honored to be heading to the World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona! ☀️

Representing the Michigan Parkinson Foundation will be Kristin Rossi, Julia Wall, Deb Colling, and Nate Jolliff as they connect with members of the Parkinson’s community from around the world, learn from leading experts, and bring back new ideas and inspiration to share with our community here in Michigan.

If you’ll be in Phoenix for the Congress, let us know — we’d love to connect with you!

05/21/2026

Big news for the Macomb County Parkinson’s community! 💪

We recently expanded our Parkinson’s exercise programming in Macomb Township at the Macomb Twp Recreation Center with new classes designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s. From movement and strength to speech and boxing-inspired classes, these programs are focused on helping individuals stay active, connected, and empowered.

Classes are led by trained instructors who understand the unique needs of the Parkinson’s community, and all ability levels are welcome.

Take a look at some highlights from our new classes below and visit our website to explore the full class schedule and find the location that works best for you! 💙

bit.ly/mpfexercise

05/20/2026

Take a few minutes today to breathe, move, and reset. 😌🩵

Coach Corrina from our Grand Rapids PWR! Moves class is sharing a simple at-home breathing and movement exercise designed for people living with Parkinson’s. These breathing practices can help:

• Improve respiratory strength
• Support voice and speech
• Enhance posture and stability
• Reduce stress and anxiety

Small, intentional movements and breathing exercises can make a big impact in everyday life. Give it a try and move with us from home!

05/19/2026

Congratulations Rochester Support Group! A wonderful turnout for our Parkinson’s community!