Parkinson’s Pointe is unique due to three key elements underlying the program design.
Self Efficacy
High intensity, complex exercise
Access to supportive community
PARKINSON’S STATISTICS
Each year, 90,000 people in the US are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. That’s nearly 250 people each day.
The combined direct and indirect cost of Parkinson’s is estimated to be nearly $52 billion per year in the U.S. alone.
The primary risk factor for PD is age, with instances increasing in aging populations. According to the CO Health Institute, one in seven Colorado residents are age 65 or older, and by 2050 this number is expected to be one in five. In Colorado alone, there are over 115,000 people living with Parkinson’s, a number that is expected to grow, exponentially.
PD is progressive, has no cure, and no definitive prevention measures. But there is hope. People with Parkinson’s can experience improved outcomes with regular socialization and specific types of exercise, reducing the risk of falls, decreasing loneliness and improving physical health and emotional wellbeing.
ORGANIZATION HISTORY
2025
2025 brought incredible change as we settled into the East Community Center as our new location. This incredible opportunity has opened new doors for community partnerships, new and expanded class offerings, a community garden, volunteer opportunities and so much more! We couldn’t be more grateful for where we are today, and what this means for our members. And we couldn’t have done it without our volunteers and supporters!
2024
In partnership with our Board of Directors, we established our Strategic Plan. With a specialized committee dedicated to our long-term vision, we have set ambitious goals with specific objectives. This vision is guided by our 4 key pillars. As we’ve made strides already toward the goals we’ve set, we celebrate the sense of community and belonging that these programs support. Our board, staff and expert instructors are dedicated to upholding these key pillars.
2023
We hired our Outreach Coordinator, who was instrumental in supporting our growth for a brighter 2024. We had the capacity to double the amount of attendees benefitting from our programs, raise the necessary funding to support those classes and initiatives, and focus on expansion. Our new Wellbeing Symposium was introduced as an emotional wellness series, which has grown to become a semi-annual program.
2022
We set goals toward doubling our membership, expanding programs and collaborating with new community partners. We succeeded in expanding our community outreach and began implementing a new, effective system for tracking member progress.
2021
Our Director of Development created a funding portfolio that included donor management, major gift cultivation, program funding opportunities and implemented a recognition event honoring our Parkinson’s community. Our membership continued to grow, and new classes were added to meet these needs. Our board of directors and class instructors also expanded, bringing in new talent and expertise.
2020
Our programming did not cease during the beginning of the Covid pandemic. We continued offering high quality classes and support from home, a milestone we are proud of. We saw our membership numbers decline briefly, and worked hard to ensure that our programs would continue to be sustainable.
2019
Parkinson’s Pointe was established, launching free Parkinson’s Specific classes and support, beginning to meet the urgent needs of the growing community of People with Parkinson’s.
OUR GOALS
01 Improved Quality of Life
Parkinson’s Pointe has offered free Parkinson’s Specific exercise classes and a supportive community since 2019. We provide free mobility, loneliness and resilience screenings to help people create an informed plan for managing their Parkinson’s.
02 Social and Emotional Support
We’ve continued offering our nutritional course, mentorship program and special events to help our members stay connected with each other and cultivate a true sense of community.
Additionally, Care Partners are always welcome to attend, and are encouraged to become part of our community. Our Wellbeing Symposium features inclusive topics for people of all backgrounds. This Symposium is intended to offer even more support to the entire community in regards to emotional and overall wellbeing, while providing a complementary resource for those who attend our programs.
03 Increased Participation
We set goals to grow membership, and referrals which we have successfully done! In 2025, we served 380 program participants, totaling over 6,486 classes attended, this was 300% growth in those numbers.
Our staff consists of contracted professionals who work hard to support our mission. We have no full-time staff, so most of the money raised goes straight to our programs. We are proud to get a lot done with very little overhead!
GROWTH & HIGHLIGHTS
Parkinson’s Pointe has offered free Parkinson’s Specific exercise classes and a supportive community since 2019. In that short time, we’ve grown tremendously.
- We grew our members served by another 100 from 2024.
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We have hosted our Wellbeing Symposium for the 4th year, with attendance exceeding 100 individuals, and a special emphasis on supporting emotional wellbeing for Care Partners.
- Attendance at Parkinsons Pointe programs topped 6400 at programs and classes, 300% growth YoY
- 100% of our members would recommend our programs to others
- 94% report that our programs promote balance confidence and fall prevention
- Our members’ quality of life, resilience, and movement screenings have trended up at 6 month check ins
- 90% Report that our programs help prevent feelings of loneliness
- Fundraising income increased by over $60,000
- We reformatted our fundraiser as a more traditional gala, while still offering our deepest gratitude to donors and volunteers, and honoring our members. We hosted 115 people and the event raised $109,000
- Recurring donations increased by 125% YoY, and have doubled from 2023.
