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The Parkinson Association of Minnesota was established in 1995 and became a chapter affiliate of The National Parkinson Foundation in January 1996. The Parkinson Association of Minnesota, a nonprofit, voluntary alliance, is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Parkinson's Disease, through fund-raising, community building, advocacy and increasing public awareness. The annual fund raising events sponsored by PAM is the "Twin Cities Walk for Parkinson's Disease" and the Golf Tournament. Funds are also raised through donations, memorials, and bequests. PAM is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, including honorary co-chairs, Bert and Gayle Blyleven. Volunteers also comprise all of PAM's committees. All local funds are used for education and support activities for the Parkinson community in our state. Current projects include the Caregiver Grant program; sponsorship of conferences for persons/families living with Parkinson's disease and support group facilitators; resource materials for support groups; scholarships to attend the Parkinson Action Network Forum and Young Onset Parkinson Network Conference and support of the Struthers Parkinson's Center in Golden Valley, MN and the Capistrant Center for Parkinson's Disease in St. Paul.
The mailing address for PAM is:
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