"Movement Is Medicine" in Parkinson's
The support provided to our group makes it possible to offer regular adaptive fitness classes in Brunswick and St. Simons Island GA. Our members and their care partners gather together to fight back against the daily symptoms and the known path of this disease. For information on our classes, contact us at glynncountyparkinsons@gmail.com
Get StartedThe Glynn County Parkinson’s Disease Support Organization was organized in December of 2021. Our mission is to provide support, resources, community, and a voice for those with Parkinson's Disease, their caregivers and family, in Glynn County, GA and surrounding communities.
Our regular monthly meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Drive to the rear of the main church building to the “Thorpe Building”. Parking and a handicap accessible entry is available in front of that building.
For more information, and to request being added to our private email list, contact us at:
glynncountyparkinsons@gmail.com
Location:
"Thorpe Building" at the rear of the St. Simons United Methodist Church / 624 Ocean Blvd. St. Simons Island GA
1pm: Gathering and fellowship & caregiver meeting
1:30 to 2:30pm: Meeting, with speaker or virtual program presentation
Parkinson's disease affects approximately 1% of the population at any given time. This prevalence increases with age, reaching about 1% among those over 60. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 1% of the population aged 60 and older has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Glynn County's population is on par with the US statistics with approximately 700 people impacted or .83% of the population. GCPSGO membership is approximately 245 patients impacted, as well as their designated caregiver team and associated family members. With the opportunity to support the Golden Isle area, with a population of 225,000
Thanks again for your support and partnership in helping serve the local area Parkinson’s population as well as their caregivers. Please note that we are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization and your contribution may be tax deductible.
Your donation will directly support the GC Parkinson’s Org’s mission to provide cognitive, physical and adaptive fitness classes and programs for a growing and under-served community of people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Make A Difference!If you prefer to donate through the mail, you may send a check, payable to : G.C. Parkinson’s Org.
Mailing address:
G.C. Parkinson’s Org.
1700 Frederica Road
STE 101-229
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
