1. Parkinson’s Action Network [Name of Presenter] [Title] [Date]

2. What is the Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN)? Mission Statement: We are the unified voice of the Parkinson’s community advocating for better treatments and a cure. In partnership with other Parkinson’s organizations and our powerful grassroots network, we educate the public and government leaders on better policies for research and an improved quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. (Adopted by the Board of Directors on June 7, 2010)

3. Parkinson’s Community Model

4. PAN’s Three Primary Programs Education Public Policy Grassroots Outreach and Engagement

5. Your Voice is Vital! PAN relies on people like you to a voice for people with Parkinson’s You do this in several ways: 1.Sign up for emails 2.Take action 3.Become a Grassroots Leader 4.Engage on social media

6. Sign Up for PAN Emails Sign Up at ParkinsonsAction.org – Right on the homepage!

7. Take Action for People with Parkinson’s! Action Alerts are always on our website They will also be emailed to you Read about the important Parkinson’s policy priority, personalize your message, and email your Members of Congress.

8. Look for “Take Action” Take Action can be found under “Our Work” and “Get Involved” Take Action is on every page of the website

9. Read the message then enter your address

10. Fill in the rest of your personal information PAN’s system will automatically send to your Senators and Representatives Personalize your message!

11. Become a Grassroots Leader PAN Grassroots Leaders hold one of two titles: Assistant State Director State Director PAN Grassroots Leaders are volunteers who: Educate community, state, and federal representatives about PAN initiatives Build relationships with community Build relationships with Members of Congress Learn more at ParkinsonsAction.org/get-involved

12. Follow PAN on Social Media Facebook.com/ParkinsonsAction@PANtweets

13. Contact PAN PAN Headquarters: 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1120 Washington, DC 20005 800-850-4726 (Toll Free) 202-638-4101 info@parkinsonsaction.org ParkinsonsAction.org