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Wilson-Wood Foundation Awards Grant to Support Local Parkinson’s Community Contact Name: Traci Willingham Contact Email: traci@neurochallenge.org Contact Phone Number: 9419266413 (SARASOTA, FL) – Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s received a grant of $15,000 from The Wilson-Wood Foundation to help provide essential care advising, resource referrals and education, therapeutic and support programs at no cost to the Parkinson’s community. This grant will benefit nearly 1800 people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers in Manatee County. “The initiatives and growth of Neuro Challenge are possible due to the generous support from the community. We are extremely grateful for our continued partnership with The Wilson-Wood Foundation which will provide essential services to the Manatee County Parkinson’s community today,” said Dr. Sara Grivetti, CEO of Neuro Challenge Foundation. It’s important that people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers know they are not alone in their journey and that journey starts with finding the right care, support and information to help them become self-sufficient in managing every aspect of the disease: physically, psychologically and emotionally. Neuro Challenge helps reduce isolation and loneliness, while providing comprehensive information in a community setting that empowers people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers to live their best life with determination and hope. About The Wilson Wood Foundation: The Wilson-Wood Foundation has long supported the mission and programs of Neuro Challenge, serving the Parkinson’s community in Manatee County. The Foundation focuses its giving on human services, education, health and underserved communities. About Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s: Neuro Challenge is a nonprofit organization created to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers today. Neuro Challenge provides individualized Care Advising and monthly virtual and community-based education, therapeutic and support programs in Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Highlands, Marion and Charlotte counties. All Neuro Challenge essential services and programs are offered at no cost to people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones.