Davis Phinney Foundation

The davis phinney foundation ambassadors share resources and information in their local communities to help people improve their quality of life with parkinson's. Our ambassadors engage with support groups, individuals, families, and healthcare professionals to provide education and encouragement. They also present at local events and offer one-on-one support to people living with parkinson's and their care partners.

The healthy parkinson's communities initiative has supported community-based advocates through staff support, educational resources, print materials, mentorship, and grants for local projects. In 2024, the foundation began to phase down this program to focus on other strategic priorities.in 2024, the davis phinney foundation launched the updated pedaling for parkinson's program nationally, following its transition to foundation leadership in 2023. This indoor cycling program is designed to help people with parkinson's manage symptoms through exercise. Under the foundation's leadership, the program was enhanced with a new curriculum, training model, and community engagement strategy. The foundation also offers online pedaling for parkinson's classes for individuals who do not have a local program or who cannot physically attend in-person classes. Pedaling for parkinson's classes now serve as a consistent point of connection providing participants with proven exercise benefits and linking them to additional foundation resources, community support, and information about living well with parkinson's.

The foundation also has serveral smaller programs including community partnerships.