A note from this year’s event chairs

As this year’s co-chairs of Houston Area Parkinson Society’s Eat, Drink & Be Charitable, our goal is to increase awareness and services that support the Parkinson community. We are planning a fun, yet meaningful evening and would love for you to join us as an underwriter.

My family was first introduced to Parkinson’s through my grandmother, Bernice, who lived with the disease for many years. Then in 2016, I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s. That was a life changing event. Parkinson’s disease is much more than just a movement disorder, it is a degenerative neurological disease that touches all aspects of life, not only for those affected, but also their families. As a young working mother of two, I had to retire early from a career I loved and search for a new purpose. I am happy to say I found it and now serve on the HAPS Advisory Board. I am proud to stand alongside my good friend Doug as co-chair of this amazing event.

I have several good friends, like Erin, who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The amazing programs and groups that HAPS provides has made a profound difference in the lives affected by this disease. I have seen how complex and challenging Parkinson’s is and like Erin, I feel driven to help and to do something about it.

We look forward to you joining us for this gala and more importantly to being a part of something greater.

Erin and Doug