Parkinson Association of the Carolinas

Name

Parkinson Association of the Carolinas

Legal name

Parkinson Association of the Carolinas

Website

https://parkinsonassociation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parkinson's Disease Nonprofit Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Parkinson’s & Movement-Disorder Personal Care Support (HSABABAJ)

Keywords

• Parkinson's disease support
• Movement therapy classes
• Care partner resources
• Community health education
• Nonprofit patient services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: PAC relies on financial contributions from individual donors to support programs and services for people with Parkinson's disease throughout North and South Carolina.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies and businesses help fund educational programs, exercise classes, and signature events.
3. Foundation Grants: PAC accepts grants from foundations to help fund programs and events including educational workshops, exercise classes, and signature symposia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PAC provides a portfolio of cost-free education, outreach, and direct support services for individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease in North and South Carolina. Core offerings include exercise and movement therapy classes (yoga, dance, boxing, drumming, pedaling, PWR! Moves), monthly support groups including a Young Onset Parkinson's group, educational webinars, signature events such as the Care Partner Summit and Symposium, MoveIt! Walks, and a resource helpline. All programs are delivered free of charge, with operations funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) is a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease in the Carolinas through education, community outreach, and direct support. PAC operates as a unified service organization offering a portfolio of cost-free programs including exercise and movement therapy classes (yoga, dance, drumming, PWR! Moves), virtual and in-person support groups (including YOPD-specific support), educational webinars (Wednesday Webinar, Wellness Wednesday), signature events (Care Partner Summit, Signature Symposium), and community awareness events (MoveIt! Walks). The organization also provides a resource helpline, educational materials, and an online video library through its YouTube channel. PAC's programs are designed to support individuals at all stages of Parkinson's journey, from newly diagnosed to long-term patients, as well as their care partners and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exercise and Movement Therapy Programs Cost-free Parkinson's-specific exercise and movement therapy classes including yoga, dance, drumming, boxing, pedaling, and PWR! Moves, designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, and quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
• Virtual Support Group Monthly Zoom-based support group providing a safe space for individuals with Parkinson's, care partners, and family members to share experiences and build connections.
• Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) Support Group Monthly hybrid support group for individuals living with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease, addressing unique challenges including career, family, and long-term planning considerations. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM.
• Wednesday Webinar Monthly Zoom educational webinar featuring expert speakers on Parkinson's treatments, symptom management, and research updates.
• Wellness Wednesday Free monthly interactive session on self-care, stress management, and overall wellness, held the third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM via Zoom. Open to people with Parkinson's, family members, caregivers, and community members.
• Care Partner Summit Annual free in-person event for care partners of people with Parkinson's, offering practical strategies for caregiving, self-care, fall prevention, and connection with other caregivers. Includes day-program respite provided in partnership with The Ivey.
• Caring for Parkinson's - Caring for You Signature Symposium Annual signature educational symposium bringing together individuals with Parkinson's, care partners, families, and healthcare professionals for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration about living well with Parkinson's.
• Resource Library and Helpline Free resource hotline staffed Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, providing reliable Parkinson's information, local resource referrals, and details about cost-free PAC programs, supplemented by an online resource library.
• MoveIt! Walks Annual community walking events held in Charlotte and Wilmington to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's programs, bringing together individuals, families, and supporters from across the Carolinas.
• EmpowerED: Parkinson's Education & Connection Educational program bringing together individuals with Parkinson's, care partners, healthcare professionals, and community supporters for a day of expert presentations, wellness activities, and networking. First held in Myrtle Beach on June 20, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost-free programs for all participants
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Acadia PharmaceuticalsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcadia Pharmaceuticals is a premier sponsor and partner of PAC, supporting programs including Wednesday webinars on Parkinson's topics and the annual Care Partner Summit. They collaborate with PAC to advance awareness and provide resources for the Parkinson's community.
• Amneal PharmaceuticalsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmneal Pharmaceuticals is a premier sponsor of PAC and supports the Parkinson's community through newsletter sponsorships and educational content about Parkinson's treatments.
• Independent Parkinson's Network (IPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAC is a member of the Independent Parkinson's Network, a consortium of regional Parkinson's organizations including the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, and others, working together toward shared goals of finding a cure and supporting those affected by Parkinson's.
• The IveymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ivey provides day programs for loved ones with Parkinson's during PAC's Care Partner Summit, offering a safe and engaging environment so care partners can attend the summit. They also offer the Parkinson's Power program for individuals with Parkinson's.
• Smart PatientssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPAC partners with Smart Patients to provide an online peer-to-peer support community for patients and care partners affected by Parkinson's disease, complementing PAC's in-person and virtual support programs.
• Jewish Family Services and Levine JCC CharlottesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAC partnered with Jewish Family Services and Levine JCC Charlotte to present a series of Parkinson's programs focused on wellness, education, and community for those impacted by Parkinson's disease.
• Supernus PharmaceuticalsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupernus Pharmaceuticals is a platinum sponsor of the EmpowerED event in Myrtle Beach and supports PAC's care partner programs and MoveIt Walks.
• AbbVie PharmaceuticalssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAbbVie sponsored the VYALEV Patient Education Program webinar, supporting PAC's educational initiatives about Parkinson's treatments.
• Abbott PharmaceuticalssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAbbott Pharmaceuticals is a silver sponsor of the EmpowerED: Parkinson's Education & Connection event in Myrtle Beach.

Scale indicators4 records

Regional players

• Parkinson Canada: National Canadian Parkinson's organization delivering support groups, educational resources, and research funding. Mirrors PAC's operating model but is geographically separated, serving a different patient population.
• Houston Area Parkinson Society: Regional Parkinson's nonprofit serving the Greater Houston area with exercise classes, support groups, and educational programs. Same cost-free community model as PAC, but in a different US geography.

Direct peers

• Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania: Regional Parkinson's nonprofit offering support groups, exercise classes, education, and community programs in western Pennsylvania. Also a member of the Independent Parkinson's Network, providing a near-identical operating model to PAC.
• Davis Phinney Foundation: National Parkinson's-focused nonprofit that funds research, delivers education, and runs The Victory Summit events and ambassador programs. Highly comparable to PAC in its event-driven community education model and focus on living well with Parkinson's.
• Parkinson Association of the Rockies: Regional Parkinson's nonprofit serving the Rocky Mountain region with education, support groups, exercise programs, and care partner resources. Co-member of the Independent Parkinson's Network alongside PAC, making it a directly comparable regional organizational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Parkinson's Foundation: National Parkinson's nonprofit running helpline, educational resources, Centers of Excellence, and community programs. Overlaps directly with PAC's resource helpline, educational content, and support group offerings, but at a national scale.
• Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: The largest Parkinson's research-focused nonprofit, with broad brand recognition and dominant share of donor mindshare. Primarily research-driven but competes for the same pool of individual and corporate Parkinson's donors as PAC.
• American Parkinson Disease Association: Large national Parkinson's organization providing information, support, and research funding across all 50 US states. Operates the same support-group and exercise-program model as PAC, but at significantly greater scale and reach.

Emerging players

• Brian Grant Foundation: Foundation focused on nutrition, exercise, and wellness for people with Parkinson's. Operates education and community programs comparable to PAC's exercise and wellness offerings, though with a narrower wellness focus.
• PMD Alliance: Nonprofit providing education, connection, and empowerment programs for people living with Parkinson's and other movement disorders. Closely aligned with PAC's education and support mission, with a slightly broader movement-disorder scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ParkinsonAssoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVPXK9JAtb2eYj1UystOIkA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParkinsonAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parkinson-association-of-the-carolinas
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkinsonscarolinas

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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