Please Donate to Support the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease
“When I lost my brother Bob to Parkinson’s disease in 2017, I was driven to do something to try and help others avoid the pain and disability he experienced. As I practiced karate, it seemed to be the polar opposite of Parkinsonism; karate is dynamic, smooth, loud and balanced, where Parkinson’s makes a person shaky, slow, quiet and unsteady. I began a weekly class at my karate school (dojo) using these principles of martial arts to help offset the neurologic problems that tend to progress in Parkinson’s.
“Over the last four years, it’s been gratifying to witness not only delay of disease, but some reversal of symptoms. The participants notice greater confidence in their daily lives. It’s also become a network of support as people encourage and care for one another. Breakthrough karate is a joy for me as it helps those with Parkinson’s fight back without using more medications.”
Steve Eisenstein, MD
NorthShore Family Physician
With your donation, you help those with Parkinson’s fight back against the disease. Gifts of all sizes are welcome.
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NorthShore is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all gifts are tax-deductible according to law.