Parkinson Association of the Rockies

What Parkinson Association of the Rockies does

Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) is a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit founded in 1981 that provides a comprehensive suite of free services to individuals living with Parkinson's disease, their care partners, and families across Colorado and Wyoming. Its core offerings include 69 weekly exercise classes (dance, yoga, non-contact boxing, circuit training, singing), 55 monthly support groups, educational seminars and conferences, a free licensed clinical social worker program including in-home assessments, an equipment loan program for mobility devices, and a telephone helpline (303-830-1839). The organization also operates specialized programs for Young Onset Parkinson's patients (under 60) and Spanish-language outreach for the Hispanic/Latino community, and delivers signature awareness and fundraising events such as the Vitality Walk (9 locations), Ski for Parkinson's, Care Partner Summit, and the e3 Conference.

PAR's business model is donation-funded: all programs and services are provided at no cost to participants, with 74 cents of every dollar raised directed to programs and services. Revenue streams comprise individual and corporate donations, corporate sponsorships, third-party community fundraisers, and event-driven income. The organization is governed by a Managing Board and Medical Advisory Board, led by CEO Jodi Brown, and since 2022 has been a member of the Independent Parkinson's Network, a consortium of ten regional Parkinson's nonprofits. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is built on in-person classes, support groups, a helpline, a referral network of neurologists and movement disorder specialists, and digital content distributed via website, bi-weekly eNewsletter, quarterly e-magazine, YouTube, and social media channels.

Name

Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Legal name

Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Website

https://parkinsonrockies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parkinson Association of the Rockies is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1981, that delivers free exercise classes, support groups, educational programs, social worker access, and equipment loans to individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners across Colorado and Wyoming, serving more than 21,000 people annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parkinson's Disease Support Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADABAC

Outdoor Fitness & Park Bootcamps

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Group Fitness & Bootcamps

Keywords

• Parkinson disease support
• Nonprofit health services
• Exercise therapy programs
• Caregiver support services
• Neurological disease education

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: PAR relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (Federal Tax ID#: 74-2212593). 74 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to programs and services.
2. Event Revenue: PAR hosts signature community awareness events including Vitality Walk (9 locations), Ski for Parkinson's, Care Partner Summit, Play Fore PAR golf tournament, e3 Conference, and Evening of Empowerment that help raise funds for programs and services.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for educational programs, exercise services, direct care services, marketing, and community awareness events.
4. Third-Party Fundraising Events: PAR accepts contributions from third-party fundraisers hosted by businesses, organizations, community groups, schools, or individuals benefiting the organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free direct care services to individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners in Colorado and Wyoming. Its core offerings include 69 weekly exercise classes (dance, yoga, boxing, circuit training, singing), 55 monthly support groups, educational seminars, free access to a licensed clinical social worker, an equipment loan program for mobility aids, and signature community awareness events. All programs and services are provided at no charge to participants.

Product overview

Parkinson Association of the Rockies is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) that provides a comprehensive suite of support services for individuals with Parkinson's disease, their care partners, and families in Colorado and Wyoming. The organization's offerings include exercise classes (dance, yoga, boxing, circuit training), over 55 support groups, educational seminars, equipment loans, free social worker access, a helpline, and signature community events. Programs are tailored for general Parkinson's patients, Young Onset Parkinson's patients, care partners, and recently diagnosed individuals. All core programs and services are provided free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exercise Classes Weekly group exercise classes designed for individuals living with Parkinson's disease, covering dance, singing, general exercise, circuit training, non-contact boxing, yoga, and related modalities. Provided free of charge to participants.
• Support Groups Over 55 monthly support groups serving communities throughout Colorado and Wyoming, including Care Partner-specific groups, Young Onset groups, and recently diagnosed groups, providing an environment of understanding and acceptance.
• Access to Social Worker Free access to a staff Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides one-on-one evaluations individualized to meet each person's needs, including free in-home assessments, helping patients receive comprehensive treatment and care.
• Educational Seminars Educational seminars and annual conferences facilitated by experts in the Parkinson's field, providing valuable information for people with Parkinson's and their care partners, with topics ranging from caregiving to Deep Brain Stimulation.
• Equipment Loan Program Short-term loan program (typically 2-3 months) providing U-Step walkers, rolling walkers, transfer chairs, and wheelchairs for Colorado residents to test mobility equipment before purchasing.
• Helpline (303-830-1839) Information and referral helpline available to answer immediate questions concerning the many aspects of Parkinson's disease and connect callers with appropriate resources.
• Young Onset Parkinson's Program Program designed for individuals under age 60 diagnosed with Parkinson's, including those still in the workforce, providing tailored support, comprehensive resources, and meaningful connection opportunities within the Young Onset Parkinson's (YOPD) community, including virtual meetups.
• Signature Events Annual community awareness and fundraising events including Vitality Walk (9 locations), Ski for Parkinson's, Care Partner Summit, Play Fore PAR golf tournament, e3 Conference, and Evening of Empowerment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to providing programs and services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Independent Parkinson's Network (IPN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PAR is a member of IPN, a consortium formed with shared goals of finding a cure for Parkinson's and supporting those who live with the disease. IPN encourages collaboration, leverages organizational strengths, and maximizes efficiency. Member organizations include Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma, Houston Area Parkinson Society, Michigan Parkinson Foundation, Southwest Parkinson Society, Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, Parkinson Association of the Carolinas, Parkinson's Association of San Diego, Parkinson Association of Alabama, and Dallas Area Parkinson Society. IPN provides opportunities to collaborate with peers nationwide and access shared resources and perspectives from prominent Parkinson's organizations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PARockies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ParkinsonRockies
• Facebookfacebook.com/PARockies
• Instagraminstagram.com/parockies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parockies

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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