June 4, 2014

Parkinson Alliance Thanks Princeton Community For Donations Helping Raise Awareness of PD

To the Editor:

April was Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the Parkinson Alliance is grateful to area merchants and the Princeton community for two events that raised awareness of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and provided funds for much needed research.

For the fifth straight year, McCaffrey’s offered their customers the option of donating to The Parkinson Alliance when they checked out at all four of their stores. As a result, over $4700 was raised for research.

The following restaurants participated in the 5th Annual Princeton Dines Out for Parkinson’s Disease Research: Blue Point Grill, elements, Eno Terra, Gennaro’s, Mediterra, Mistral, North End Bistro, PJ’s Pancake House, Teresa Caffe, The Peacock Inn, and Witherspoon Grill. When diners enjoyed a meal at any of these restaurants during the last week in April, a percentage of the proceeds were donated to The Parkinson Alliance.

Our organization raises funds for the most promising PD research that will improve the quality of life for those living with PD and ultimately, help find a cure. While we fund research nationally, The Parkinson Alliance is a resource in our local area for those living with PD. We thank the community for its generous support.

Carol Walton

Chief Executive Officer, The Parkinson Alliance