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National Parkinson Foundation : ウィキペディア英語版 | National Parkinson Foundation
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), founded in 1957, is a national organization whose mission is to improve the quality of care for people with Parkinson's through clinical research, education and outreach on Parkinson's disease. Since 1982, the foundation has funded more than $180 million in care, research and support services, and holds the Better Business Bureau Charity Seal of Approval.〔(Better Business Bureau Charity Review )〕 It has a network in the United States, Canada, and internationally, consisting of chapters, support groups, and medical centers. ==History== The National Parkinson Foundation was founded in 1957 by Jeanne C. Levey, whose husband suffered from Parkinson's disease. Levey worked with the foundation until her death in 1979.〔(University of Miami Medicine )〕 Nathan Slewett, a member of the board of directors and attorney, took her place, eventually becoming the president and chairman of the board. Slewett served as Chairman Emeritus until his death in July 2010 at the age of 97.〔(Medpage Today: National Parkinson Foundation Mourns the Loss and Celebrates the Life of Nathan Slewett -- 97, Chairman Emeritus )〕 In 2014, Dr. Bernard J. Fogel, dean emeritus of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, currently retired as chairman of the foundation, with John W. Kozyak, Esq., taking his place.〔(PR Newswire: National Parkinson Foundation Welcomes New Board Leadership and Four New Members )〕
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