The Helen Gold 5K-10K Walk-Run has been the largest fundraising event for the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center, raising over $300,000 over the past 8 years. These funds have contributed to multiple research projects including the long-term continuation of a Parkinson's Disease (PD) database for which valuable data are collected about the various symptoms of PD, disease progression and effects of various treatments; several studies of deep brain stimulation for PD to determine the most appropriate patients for the surgery, outcomes after surgery and effects on quality of life; and several studies focused on improving walking, balance and daily functioning in persons with PD.
The proceeds from the Helen Gold events have helped us to make a significant impact on the quality of life for persons with Parkinson's Disease and we are very grateful to Ron Gold, Allen Cinnamon, Bradley Brooker, Dee Sand, and the many others that make this event possible.
Most Sincerely,
Rajesh Pahwa, MD
Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology
Director, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center
FROM KU PARKINSON'S DIRECTOR
ABOUT PARKINSON'S DISEASE
