About usFinancial and impact reports2024 Impact 2024 Impact Accredited through Imagine Canada, Parkinson Canada puts people living with Parkinson’s at the centre of everything we do. We empower the Parkinson’s community through tailored programs and services, innovative research and advocacy that raises the voice of people living in Canada impacted by Parkinson’s.The work we are embarking on in support of our Strategic Plan 2025–30 demonstrates our commitment to ensuring more people affected by Parkinson’s in Canada can access the care they need without barriers, to elevating the visibility and understanding of Parkinson’s as a critical public health issue, and to creating collaborative partnerships—across communities, research, and healthcare sectors—that drive innovation and real, life-changing impact—all while empowering those touched by Parkinson’s to live well. Explore our 2024 impact report Programs and services We reach people living in Canada impacted by Parkinson’s by connecting them to credible, evidence-based information and community programs and services that support each person’s journey. Thanks to the support of our donors, our trusted information and referral resources and services are available to support our community, free of charge, in English and French. Webinars Parkinson Canada provides ongoing educational webinars with topics of interest to people impacted by Parkinson’s. These accessible video and audio resources cover topics related to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. In 2021, we hosted 8 webinars with 14,096 viewers. In 2022, we hosted 13 webinars, reaching over 8,000 people. In 2023, we hosted 12 webinars, reaching 16,761 viewers. In 2024, we hosted 12 webinars, 5,762 attendees and 21,743 total viewers. In 2025, we plan to host 11 webinars, with over 6,000 attendees. Support groups Parkinson Canada has a vast network of support groups across Canada for people living with Parkinson’s, care partners and family members. Support groups are an essential channel for community support for people with Parkinson’s as well as care partners We host support groups, both in-person and virtual, to provide mutual support from other people living with Parkinson’s disease. Support groups offer a safe environment for talking about experiences, enhancing people’s ability to cope with the daily challenges of Parkinson’s. Some groups are subject-specific (e.g., young onset, newly diagnosed, language-based, and care partners as examples) while others are more general or may be based on region or demographic. Support groups are an excellent place for members to learn and gather information, resources, and strategies for living with Parkinson’s and caring for someone with Parkinson’s from the trained volunteer facilitators and each other. In 2021, we had a network of over 7,000 participants. In 2022, we had a network of over 8,000 people attending support groups across the country. In 2023, we had a network of 8,200 support group participants. In 2024, we had a network of over 1,350 unique support group participants. In 2025 we expect a network of 1,457 unique support group participants. Support and information The Parkinson Canada Support and Information is a bilingual, toll-free Canada-wide number for people living with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and healthcare professionals to connect to programs and services across the country. We provide help by phone or email, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET. Call 1-888-664-1974 for more information. In 2021, we received 1,896 emails and 2,200 phone calls. In 2022, we responded to 1,911 emails and 2,094 phone calls. In 2023, we responded to 2,884 emails and 2,398 phone calls. In 2024, we responded to 3,075 emails and 2,350 phone calls. In 2025, we expect to respond to 3,670 emails and 2,410 phone calls. In 2024, we rebranded the Information and Referral Helpline to Parkinson Canada Support and Information, focusing on the branding, accessibility, and services offered by the team. This shift will lead to more calls and emails answered, and more people impacted by Parkinson’s finding the support they need. Additional resources Parkinson Canada provides additional resources throughout the year that can include articles and publications, exercise and wellness resources, podcasts, information on hot topics, and targeted publications such as Every Victory Counts. We define our resource downloads by the number of times a resource gets downloaded onto a device. For the Canadian edition of the Every Victory Counts manual, we define it as the number of downloads of that particular resource. In 2021, we oversaw the creation of an online medication tracker and saw 5,041 total resource downloads. In 2022, we launched the Canadian Edition of Every Victory Counts and had 1,774 downloads and 1,756 requests for print copies. In 2023, we launched the French version of Every Victory Counts, garnering 2,414 downloads for the manual. In 2024, the manual had 1,613 downloads of the English edition and 150 downloads of the French edition. In 2025, we’ve updated the manual to ensure its accuracy and the relevance of information. So far, we are on track to surpass 1,380 downloads of the English editions and 130 downloads of the French edition. Advocacy In 2024, Parkinson Canada advanced its advocacy work by launching The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s in Canada, a first-of-its-kind report showing the condition cost to Canadians of $3.3 billion in 2024, with costs projected to rise to $4.4 billion by 2034. Alongside the data, we shared the real-life stories of people living with Parkinson’s and care partners managing significant out-of-pocket expenses—ranging from medications and mobility aids to home support and travel for appointments—often coupled with income loss when care partners step away from work. These insights formed the foundation of our calls to action to federal and provincial governments for more accessible care, fair financial support, and stronger investment in research and data. In 2024, 206 members of our community wrote to their government representatives, urging them to take action. We took these priorities to Parliament Hill in 2024, meeting with federal leaders, MPs, Senators, and provincial Parkinson’s organizations. Our discussions, supported by the voices of people with Parkinson’s, care partners, and Movement Disorder Specialists, highlighted the urgent need for more specialists across the country, better access to medications, and improved healthcare outcomes. Hill Day also featured a national roundtable with elected officials and community leaders, sparking meaningful dialogue about the government’s role in ensuring Canadians with Parkinson’s can live well. In June 2024, our advocacy efforts contributed to a major policy win in New Brunswick: the announcement of a deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery clinic at the Moncton Hospital. This achievement reflected years of community advocacy and was a priority in our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission. While DBS is now available in most provinces, it remains inaccessible in PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador, and the territories, and we continue to push for equitable access across the country. In 2022, Parkinson Canada led a nationwide letter-writing campaign that saw 5,216 Canadians urge federal leaders to prioritize Parkinson’s care, focusing on reducing diagnosis wait times and improving access to specialists and allied health professionals. We engaged in the Ontario and Quebec elections with targeted calls to action, tripling stakeholder participation in Ontario compared to 2021. We also released regional roundtable reports from 2021 and hosted a follow-up meeting with people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, Movement Disorder Specialists from across Canada, and other stakeholders to explore solutions for improving access to care. Research Since 1981, Parkinson Canada has funded innovative research, including discovery-stage science, fellowships for Movement Disorder Specialists (MDS) and training for the next generation of Parkinson’s research leaders. Thanks to the generosity of its donors, Parkinson Canada: Provides the only grant in Canada for MDS fellowships that allows more doctors to take advantage of the specialized training required to help Canadians with Parkinson’s live well. 25 awards for MDS fellowships since 2006 Funds critical research determining optimal exercises to slow the progression of Parkinson’s. Founding partner of the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN), a large-scale research network of movement disorder specialists, clinics and Parkinson’s patients from across Canada. The goal of C-OPN is to accelerate research into Parkinson’s Disease through the collection of data (clinical & demographic) and samples (DNA & blood) from participants, and to increase opportunity and participation for clinical trials. To date more than 1,500 participants and 270 members from 10 sites across Canada have enrolled in C-OPN In 2021 (2021-2023 research cycle), $790,000 was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 16 new research projects. In 2022 (2022-2024 research cycle), more than $1.3 million was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 23 new research projects. In 2023 (2023-2025 research cycle), more than $1.8 million was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 29 new research projects. In 2024 (2024-2026 research cycle), $2.4 million was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 23 new research projects. In 2025 (2025-2027 research cycle), we expect to award over $2.3 million to fund 35 research projects. Fundraising events SuperWalk The SuperWalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Canada, an important and ever-expanding resource for Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. In 2021, we welcomed over 1,300 walkers during SuperWalk. In 2022, we welcomed over 1,800 walkers across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. In 2023, we hope to have 2,000 walkers participate in this event. In 2024, we welcomed over 2,755 walkers across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. In 2025, we hope to have 2,780 walkers join across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. Pedaling for Parkinson’s Founded by Canadians for Canadians, Pedaling for Parkinson’s invites cyclists to ride towards progress by funding research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. In 2022, we welcomed 245cyclists across multiple Pedaling for Parkinson’s events. In 2022, we welcomed 133 cyclists across multiple in-person and virtual rides. In 2023, we hope to have 230 cyclists participate in this event. In 2024, we welcomed 72 cyclists at our Prince Edward County and Go the Distance virtual rides. In 2025, we plan to launch The Capital Ride with over 50 cyclists. As well, to partner with the Spinning Wheels Tour where we expect over 250 cyclists to join 1-8 day rides across the country. Growling Beaver Brevet Founded by cyclists for cyclists, the Growling Beaver Brevet invites participants to ride for wellness while fueling research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. In 2021, we welcomed 250 cyclists with 4 routes and a virtual ride. In 2022, we welcomed 209 cyclists with 4 routes and a virtual ride. In 2023, we welcomed 192 cyclists with 4 routes. In 2024, we welcomed 295 cyclists with 5 routes. In 2025, we expect to welcome 305 cyclists with 6 routes. Volunteers Volunteers are integral to our work at Parkinson Canada and we strive to provide a volunteer experience that is engaging and meaningful. In 2022, we worked with 500 volunteers across 33 events. In 2023, we worked with 660 volunteers. In 2024, we worked with 379 volunteers across 33 events. In 2025, we hope to engage with 428 volunteers across 32 events. Where does your money go? Thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, in 2024, Parkinson Canada allocated more than $8.7 million ($6.7 million in 2023) to our mission across Canada. We invested more than $3.2 million ($2.7 million in 2023) in groundbreaking research, over $2.6 million ($2.1 million in 2023) in programs and services, and more than $2.7 million ($1.8 million in 2023) in awareness, advocacy, and public affairs. No other national charity in Canada accomplishes so much for people touched by Parkinson’s. It takes money to fund these accomplishments. We take great care and concern regarding every dollar that is donated to our organization. We are focused on managing our expenses. Our investment in fundraising allows us to attract long-term donors to our cause through revenue-generating events and direct mail fundraising, while our administration expenses ensure good organizational governance. We must have qualified senior staff who can provide responsible leadership for our staff and volunteers across the country. We also invest in demonstrating excellence in the five fundamental areas – board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management, and volunteer involvement – that are required to be awarded accreditation by Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. We invest in trust. The dedication and generosity of our donors and partners – combined with our responsible financial practices – resulted in exceptional revenue growth in 2024. We will continue to invest funds raised in Canada’s best Parkinson’s research, education and services so that people with Parkinson’s can live well today – and tomorrow. Read more about our financials.