Welcome to the donation page of Ski for Parkinson's. In addition to supporting athletes with Parkinson's Disease at a personal and community level, we believe it is vital to support research on Parkinson's treatments and interventions, much of which examines he effects of exercise (like skiing!) on Parkinson's.
An estimated five million people worldwide live with Parkinson's today. It is the second most common neurological disorder. In the United States, approximately 60,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year alone. There is no known cure.
Together we can change this. We ski because it's our passion, because it's healthy, and because it fuels the competitive spirit within us. Why not use our passions to generate positive change in our communities? For us, this is raising funds to fund research on Parkinson's Disease treatment. We hope you'll join our cause.
Through your financial support of Ski for Parkinson's and our partner Team Fox (the grassroots fundraising team at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research) EVERY dollar donated goes directly to research fighting Parkinson's disease. MJFF accelerates high-impact science through smart risk taking and problem solving with a commitment to urgency and efficiency. We are part of thousands of people around the globe who are turning their passions into Team Fox fundraisers to help them speed a cure for Parkinson’s. If you don't feel you're ready to make a financial donation, that's ok! Even verbal encouragement to an athlete can go a long way.
We hope you'll support Parkinson's research by donating below or joining our effort as a fundraiser.
Thank you and Go team!
$72,076
raised of $100,000 goal
Recent Donations
1.
RBR C Bain
Bill, you are an inspiration! Tina and I pray that your fundraiser will provide further insight into combatting and defeating Parkinsons.
$18,700.00
2. AAnonymous$50.00
3. RRichard Timmerman$1,000.00
4. SBSally Brown
5.
ESEllen Stein
If you inspire my brother Bob Stein then you definitely inspire me. And I have a cycling friend diagnosed at 30. She has channeled her motivation to cure Parkinsons by organizing the Rasputista...put that on your list! Be well.
$250.00
6. RSRobert SteinThe snow may be gone (?) but my thoughts of you, your cause, and the need to beat this is very much present. Another impressive year of nordic accomplishments!
7.
SWStephen Wolfe
Keep on riding!
8.
GKGregory King
$303.00
9. CSClayton SnowGlad we will be skiing together for the last 50k!!
$100.00
10. PMPeter Moeller$100.00
11. WWilliam Rouleau$500.00
12. LLiz Abt EllenbergerLiz Abt Ellenberger
$500.00
13. JJeffrey Peterson and Jennifer Payette$100.00
14. BMBrad Mlynar$100.00
15. PJPhilip Jones
16.
LALaurie Anderson
$100.00
17. JJohn Burke$250.00
18. TThe Wisch Family Foundation$100.00
19. ACAnnamaria CurtisBill, you are a legend!!
$200.00
20. MSMichael Simmons$100.00
21. JCJohn ChamberlainGo Bill. You are awesomely skiing :-)
$100.00
22. JMJudson McNeilYou are such an inspiration to us all! Have fun!
$200.00
23. ?Anonymous$250.00
24. ABAlan BernickBill, thanks for all you do to support Parkinson's research. Good luck and safe travels.
Alan
$210.00
25. BRBentley RayburnYou made it!
$100.00
26. PPaul and MJ EkmanGood luck Pat and team!
$500.00
27. SMStephen MorssHave a great ski and congratulations to Jake!
Steve
$100.00
28. MDMichael DegenI am impressed with your dedication to this cause.
$50.00
29. AAlan Wilkie$100.00
30. jJJay JohnsonEnjoy & good luck Pat! Karen & Jay
$100.00
31. JvJeffrey Van RaaphorstBlessings to you both on your races!
$1,000.00
32. MBMarc BeltonCongratulations Pat and Bill on not only completing these very grueling races but also for creating a way to give to defeat this important cause.
$100.00
33. MDMiles DewhirstGo Pat Go!
$100.00
34. UUncle BucThank you for the opportunity to be able to be a part of your endeavor, ski well my brother
35.
RHRobert Hellman
$100.00
36. ABAshis BhattacharyaAll the very best, Karen & Bill.
37.
DGDan Ginsburg
Keep up the great work. I enjoy following along on Instagram.
38.
AWAndrea White
Way to go Karen and Bill--Dream Team!
$1,000.00
39. CCynthia Niekamp$25.00
40. CChristopher Johns$50.00
41. MMarie Louise Egger$100.00
42. RLRichard LohmanKeep workin' it Bill! Rick & Pam
$500.00
43. ?Anonymous
44.
JIJeanne Ibach
Proud of you guys! Go Browns! Hope to hear details after the race! 😊
$100.00
45. MBMark Bernstein$500.00
46. BBrian Bullock$100.00
47. CJCurtis Jordan$750.00
48. AAmy Laura Moore and David Maurice Moore$500.00
49. KPKristen PaulsenGo Bill and Karen!!!
$100.00
50. JHJohn Hollensteiner$500.00
51. CCharles Parkhurst$100.00
52. EElaine Gherty$1,000.00
53. PTPage ThompsonGood luck, Bill
$150.00
54. jFJulie FlahertyWay to go, Karen and Bill!
55.
SBSharon Bank
56.
rsRichard Sarnoff
Go Bill!
$500.00
57. ASAnn SarnoffGo Bill and Karen! Love, Ann and Richard
$100.00
58. RERandall Edge$250.00
59. JMJanet McAllisterIt’s sad to know both of our sweet moms, who were also friends, are inflicted with this disease! Thanks for doing this!
$100.00
60. NSNancy Sorenson$50.00
61. RMRita MooreGo Goose Go! We’re proud of your commitment!
Rita Igel and Michael Moore
$100.00
62. JNJohn Neely$500.00
63. MVMolly VarleyGood luck, Bill!
$50.00
64. MKMary Kenkel OConnorPraying for the success of your efforts Karen. All the best for you and your family!
$100.00
65. ENElizabeth NielsenHope each race goes well and you enjoy your time in Europe
$25.00
66. SHSUSAN HANDEVIDT$100.00
67. CPChris Pope$500.00
68. BSBrian StromenHave a great ski.
$100.00
69. RVRobin VaughanGood Luck Mark!
70.
JDJodi Dehli
$50.00
71. TPTrudy Popenhagen$1,000.00
72. KHKathy O’Shea HachigianYou are an inspiration Karen!
$100.00
73. PRPatsy Rieckhoff
74.
JKJane A Karas
$147.00
75. CCarol BeverothGo Girl!
$100.00
76. CSCarol Sundet MeekerSki fast and enjoy the adventure!
God Bless you and your family!
Carol and Hugh
$100.00
77. JJackie & John SchneiderWe wish you two much success and even more fun! We'll be cheering you on from home!
$50.00
78. VCVerna Clark$100.00
79. RWRita WallinProud of you Mark for your continued efforts on and off the trail.
$100.00
80. SSSherman StromenWE are proud of ALL your efforts and we send our prayers and love . Mary and Sherm
$100.00
81. SGSteven Goff$1,000.00
82. YCYoungsuk ChiGlad you continue to do this and raise precious money for research. Very proud of you. Youngsuk
$100.00
83. wgWilliam Gamble$100.00
84. JTJayson Tritt$100.00
85. KKKeith KostuchGood luck in your races!
$150.00
86. PTPatricia TorchiaBest of luck you two! So proud of your endeavors. :)
Blessings and loads of love,
Tish and Mike
87.
TTom & Margie
We are happy to donate to such a great fundraiser.
Good luck.
88.
TVThomas VerHage
$1,000.00
89. MMary Gherty$250.00
90. JJohn and Liz Ellenberger$50.00
91. LLisa Monson$2,000.00
92. JJames and Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation$100.00
93. JWJulianne WilleminGo Karen and Bill!
$1,000.00
94. TTurf Star/Western FriendsGood luck Bill!
$100.00
95. ECElizabeth Cork$50.00
96. DTDenise Tataryn
97.
SJSYED JAMAL
Matching donation from UTC Collins to follow.
$1,000.00
98. KWKevin Wiersma$50.00
99. JPJulie Pape BlabolilMark, Bob and I are so happy to donate to your continued efforts! Hope you have a good race day! There should be plenty of snow this year!!
$50.00
100. KAKari AndersonThank you Mark!
$500.00
101. CWCarston WagnerGod speed Bill! Blessings!
$50.00
102. VVince and Patti
103.
RGRebecca Gherty
$297.00
104. TPTodd PetersonSuch a restful retirement! You’re gonna need a bigger passport.
$100.00
105. KKelly and Julius ButlerYou’re amazing, Uncle Mark! Thank you!!
106.
MBMindy Benton
Way to go Karen!!
107.
SCSusan Crowe Whitcomb
Go Karen and Bill! What an impressive journey!
108.
MGMegan Gherty
So proud of you, Dad!
$100.00
109. CBChristine BardonBest of luck in the race and in your fundraising efforts! Love, Chris(ty)
$100.00
110. KBKathy BourneGood luck on your adventure!
$100.00
111. MMaureen and ChrisThank you for skiing for our siblings and Michael J. Fox, Mark! We love you and are proud of you!
112.
BSBeth And Dan Schupp
Thank you for doing this Lisa!! what an accomplishment this will be when you’re finished.
$250.00
113. JJana and DavidThanks for your commitment to such a great cause. Have a wonderful day at the event.
$500.00
114. SWStephen Wolfe WolfeGreat Job Bill! We need all we can get!
$500.00
115. ?AnonymousMark
Way to go !! Good Luck and be safe.
Eddie and Randy will be cheering you on....
be careful you dont get a cone in your eye...;)
$200.00
116. MSMarty SiegelYou are an inspiration to all...not just those with Parkinsons; but anyone facing a challenging medical condition. Your courage and commitment are a model for all to follow in the face of adversity. Ski On!
$250.00
117. SWSteven WarnerGo Bill Go!
$25.00
118. DDick Whitcomb$25.00
119. BMBruce MuellerShould be a perfect year in Seely
Good luck Bruce and Sue
120.
KBKevin Baier
$200.00
121. TGThomas GuelzowThanks Mark - enjoy
$50.00
122. ?Anonymous$200.00
123. SHSusan Heuiser$200.00
124. TEThomas Egger$75.00
125. JJohn Gherty$50.00
126. SCStanley CoryGood luck in the race Mark.
$200.00
127. MOMary OlkowskiWe are so proud of you! Mary and Tom
$250.00
128. MMark and Adele DolanYour siblings are blessed to have a brother who really "walks the walk" (or can we say, "skis the ski"?!).
Have a great year on the trail!
$100.00
129. adArt Doyle$100.00
130. TThomas Wilder$100.00
131. WBWilliam BoehmGood luck Mark. Enjoy
$100.00
132. JJohn H and Mary Claire PotterThank you Mark for your continued involvement in this very important organization!
$50.00
133. JSJulie Stucky#PhilanthropyRocks
Thanks Mark, research makes a difference!
Happy Skiing!
$50.00
134. KMKatie McCabeGood luck Uncle Mark! We're happy to donate to such a good cause and to support all your hard work! Have a great time!
$100.00
135. JKJOHN KNUTSONThanks for all you do for the benefit of others Mark!
$100.00
136. RDRobert DarraghGood luck, Mark!
$100.00
137. jrJeffrey Roberts$50.00
138. KSKathleen SchollmeierGood Luck Mark! Have a great time this year.
$50.00
139. LGLisa Gagnon SunSki on!
$50.00
140. KGKimberly Gould SpeckmanGood luck, Mark! Hope you have good skiing conditions.
$50.00
141. TGTodd Gillingham$100.00
142. CRConstance RegaliGO MARK!!
$100.00
143. KGKaren GrossaintGood Luck on Saturday and on the 22nd Mark! So happy you are doing again this year...YOU ROCK!!!
Best Wishes,
Don and Karen Grossaint
$100.00
144. DRDavid RobsonGlad you are still doing the Birkie and raising money for a great cause!
$50.00
145. FHFrederick HoweWe wish you strength and ease at the finish.
Fred & Barb
$50.00
146. SBSue BudorickLisa-- Thanks for your great efforts fundraising for a cure for this terrible disease!! AWESOME job!
$50.00
147. WMWilliam Milbrath$50.00
148. TGTheresa Gilbert$250.00
149. BGBarbara GormanSuch a great cause, and being done by a great person, skier, and friend.
$100.00
150. KLKatherine Lashkowitz$50.00
151. ACAnnette CookMark, you are an inspiration. Best of luck at the Birkie. I will see you there!
$200.00
152. DBDale C BottomGo get 'em Wanda.
Love,
Dale and Elaine
$1,000.00
153. MMark and Maeta Gherty$100.00
154. RBRobin BrennanWay to tough it out for a great cause and wonderful Wanda!
155.
SAScott Armistead
Good luck Lisa!
$250.00
156. BGBrenda Gauvin ChadwickThank you for raising funds for Parkinson's research. My Brother-in-law is also affected by this disease.
I will be there to cheer you on at the Norwegian Birken sidelines after the feed station Kvarstadsaetre (half way point). Heja heja!!
$25.00
157. CKCindy KelleyWhat a fabulous tribute to a fabulous lady...go Wanda and
Go Lisa Go!
Hugs, Cindy
$250.00
158. PMPatricia Martin$100.00
159. ESEllen StarmannGo Lisa Go! .... and Go Wanda Go!
160.
CRCarol A Rapp
$100.00
161. MNMaria Neuner
162.
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163.
MVMary Van Grinsven
What a blessing in honor of your mom.
$10.00
164. ?Anonymous$50.00
165. TRTammie RenehanSuch a strong spirited beautiful woman !
$55.00
166. JLJane LonnquistCheering for you and your thumb.
$100.00
167. ANArthur NicholasGood luck Lisa and thanks Jena for bringing this to my attention
$100.00
168. EMEmily Meyers$50.00
169. DCDanita Carlson$100.00
170. JSJustin SliterCelebrating a wonderful person. We love you Wanda!
$50.00
171. DCDaniel Carrico$100.00
172. kfKathleen FoxI applaud your efforts against this disease. Best of luck in your skiing!
$250.00
173. CWConnie WilliamsBlessing to your entire family! SO glad to help in this small way! XOXO
$100.00
174. KGKerstin GoerndtGo Lisa!!! You Hollensteiner ladies are fabulous! Hugs to you all!
$50.00
175. JNJames NyeGood Luck Lisa!
$100.00
176. DADeborah AdamsThis is for Wanda and Bill and all others who are afflicted with this terrible disease! GO Lisa GO! You are amazing and an inspiration and an example of how we should all live:)
$250.00
177. FFurry friends at Southdale Pet HospitalGood Luck and have a fabulous time skiing, Lisa! With love and admiration from your friends at Southdale Pet Hospital
178.
CWCarol Womack
$100.00
179. JKJennifer KompelienWay to go, Lisa- you are so inspiring!
$100.00
180. EWElizabeth WeberHi Jenna - I know you stay in contact with my sis. As you know, our pop is afflicted too as is an aunt. Thanks!!! Cracker
$100.00
181. LKLisa Konieczka
182.
DKDorothy Karr
Break a leg Lisa - just kidding - best of luck!!!
$100.00
183. scSusan CrossI know your mom has incredible fortitude and grace. Your family is a wonderful family.
My dad has the same disease. It is quite limiting. He
has never once complained.
thank you for your efforts.
booie and david cross
$100.00
184. phPage Hart$25.00
185. ?Anonymous$100.00
186. JCJohn CastelloWhat a wonderful woman Wanda is, happy to help.
$100.00
187. JJill & Steve Sonnesyn
188.
dvDenise Vanartsdale
Best wishes for a great couple of skis, Lisa! And grace is exactly the word I think of when I think of your mom. Mark & Denise
189.
SFSylvia Famoso
Best of luck to you! Happy to support a great cause!
$500.00
190. WBWilliam BarryGood luck Lisa!
191.
EGElizabeth Good
$50.00
192. ABAnita Burg$100.00
193. SHSusan Harrison$100.00
194. BJBarbara Jones$50.00
195. SDSharron DisqueIt’s been so great knowing you all these years. You have been very special to our family!
196.
ADAlison Downey
Good for you Lisa !! Hope you reach your goal xoxo
$250.00
197. VMVick MullinsDonated in honor of our wonderful mothers.
$50.00
198. RBRebecca Baldus$100.00
199. EHElizabeth HernbergLisa- your mother’s fight has been nothing short of amazing and inspiring. Thanks for reaching out.
$25.00
200. LSLisa ShervenWhat a beautiful tribute to your Mom! So lucky to have met her. All the best in your efforts!
201.
CCCynthia Crawford
Fur Wanda: The best neighborhood mom I could ever have. Thank you for raising two if my best friends Jena and Lisa. Thank you for inspuring, believing and encouraging us - and putting up with our shenagins!
$100.00
202. NNNancy NelsonWay to go Lisa!!
$100.00
203. SDSusan E DaggettIn honor of Wonderful Wanda and all others battling this challenging disease
$20.00
204. LZLinda Zilkowski
205.
JSJulie Schwarzenberg
Way to go Lisa! Good luck
$100.00
206. LALydia ArmisteadThanks for doing this Lisa! George and I love your big heart and giving spirit! Lydia Armistead
207.
HWHelen Woods
$25.00
208. MBMichael Bentle$20.00
209. ECEileen CrowleyYour Mom is a great Lady!
210.
PTPatricia M Talbot
A very good family friend has Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson like symptoms and it’s just such a debilitating disease. Prayers for Wanda and all of your family. (I worked with Jena at CBRE).
$50.00
211. LHLaura HjortGood luck navigating this with a thumb injury!!! Best!
$50.00
212. AAnne & Todd HinrichsWell done Lisa -- happy to support you in this endeavor. I won't be in attendance on race day this year to cheer you on but I'll be with you in spirit!
213.
BKBrigitte Ketterson
$100.00
214. BPBrandy PitmanSuch a wonderful initiative for such a lovely lady! Best of luck, Lisa.
$100.00
215. MAMartha ArmisteadDonating on behalf of my sisters-in-law who works so hard. We love you Jena.
$100.00
216. SBSheri BankstonWay to go Lisa!!
Cheering for you and Wanda!!❤️
$50.00
217. GFGregory FergusonI love the Hollensteiner Family and such a good cause.
$250.00
218. ISIvan Schlager
219.
?Anonymous
220.
LALewis Armistead
Well done Lisa. Your mom (my mother-in-law) is a true inspiration for all. While stricken with a disabling disease, she maintains an overwhelming positive attitude towards life and a relentless “fighting” spirit--as expressed by her beautiful and contagious smile. You are as well through your care, support and generosity. Blessings to both of you.
$100.00
221. mMMonica MuschalikWay to go Lisa!! Monica (friend of Jena)
$50.00
222. LDLinda Dean$250.00
223. NFNancy FargoLisa-You are an amazing woman doing wonderful acts of kindness for so many! Keep up the great work!
$250.00
224. JJena (Hollensteiner) ArmisteadGo Lisa! Thanks for helping Mom and so many others who have to live with Parkinson's.
$100.00
225. JGJames GreerGod bless.
$50.00
226. JKJanis Klecker$100.00
227. HDHolly DiedichIn support of Wanda!
$50.00
228. EAElaine AdamsWhat a great idea and cause! Ski with gusto!!
$100.00
229. ECElizabeth Cork$10.00
230. CCCharles Cobb
231.
MCMaristel Conry
Lisa, You are amazing, ski well!
$50.00
232. KEKaren EggerFor a worthy cause and wonderful women! You go girl! Thank you!
$50.00
233. DPDaryl Pettis
234.
MBMindy Benton
You go girl!!
$100.00
235. BMBarbara MorrisonI’m honored to have met your lovely mother! She raised an amazing daughter!
$100.00
236. mbMichelle BochertBest of luck Lisa! You and your mother are such great examples of strong women!
237.
KPKristen Parsons
My paternal grandfather struggled with Parkinson’s when I was a young girl. As an adult I have worked with patients with this diagnosis. I pray that research can find a cure. Best of luck to you and your ski team!
$100.00
238. TEThomas W Egger SrDedicated to our friends/Family with Parkinsons and for the advancement in treatment
239.
CCCorrina Conley
Go after it Lisa!!
$100.00
240. MYMai YangFor my friend Lisa's mom.
$100.00
241. PGPamela J GrahamFor my friend Wanda!!
$150.00
242. TTim Dordell
244.
JMJohn Mendesh
Behind you all the way Bill!
$100.00
245. KSKurt Svendsen$100.00
246. BHBradley Hamilton$300.00
247. BGBlake GramsCongrats on the retirement. Have a great time with Karen and the kids.
$300.00
248. RRenee and Randy PetersonBill: Thanks to you, Karen and your entire family for the amazing work you are doing to support Parkinson research.
249.
KKawasaki Engines
Congratulations on your retirement from your friends at Kawasaki Engines!
250.
SSteve Weinstein
251.
IIn Honor of John and Helen
252.
IIn Honor of Sally Brown
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