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Live Well with Parkinson’s

This isn’t just our mission — it’s our promise.

At the Davis Phinney Foundation, we’re changing what it means to live with Parkinson’s. We believe in joy. In purpose. In living well today — not someday. And everything we do is built around that belief.

Meet Davis

Why we exist

Our mission is simple: to help people with Parkinson’s live well today.

Founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney after his own diagnosis, our Foundation has become a lifeline for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners around the world. We offer trusted information, uplifting community, and tools that empower people to take charge of their lives.

Impact That Matters

In 2024 alone, we…

  • Reached 1.5M+ people with our educational content
  • Distributed over 21,000 copies of our Every Victory Counts® manual
  • Held 50+ live webinars with Parkinson’s experts
  • Supported 150+ Ambassadors across the U.S.
  • Reached 85 countries with resources and training
  • Hosted countless community stories of strength and resilience

Programs with Impact

Every Victory Counts Manual
Education & Resources

From printed guides to expert webinars — we equip people with knowledge to live fully.

Ambassadors Program

Our peer-led community helps people feel less alone and more empowered.

Advocacy & Awareness

We shine a light on real stories, amplify voices, and shape national conversations.

Every Victory Counts Manual
Around 2014, Chris noticed slight changes in the way he moved. He was very slow getting into and out of his car, periodically shuffled his feet when he walked, and found he could no longer stand at a sink without leaning on it. Chris attributed these symptoms to aging and normal fatigue, and because they didn’t prevent him from going about his normal physical routine, he didn’t think too much of these slight changes.
“As a physical therapist and owner of a Parkinson’s wellness center, I consider the Every Victory Counts manual to be the ‘PD bible’. It’s a gift I give to every person that steps in my facility with Parkinson’s.”
B Miller

Shortly after I was diagnosed, I learned about a Davis Phinney Foundation event. I attended with my family in an effort to learn how to take care of myself. It was fabulous! It armed me with knowledge, assuaged many of my fears, and gave me hope for a future.

“I think back to the early days of the Foundation and the kind of research that it was funding, including Dr. Alberts’ seminal tandem bicycle study. That was the first time I really remember any organization willing to start the conversation about things that people living with Parkinson’s could do right now to take some control and improve their day-to-day quality-of-life.”
John Dean

Join the Movement

Every step forward begins with someone like you.
Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for years, there’s a place for you in our community. And if you’re passionate about helping others, we’d love your support.