Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach County Chapter hosted its Annual Leo Geller Golf Tournament Celebrating 20 Years at Boca Rio Golf Club on March 26. The fun-filled day benefited the Parkinson’s Foundation’s ongoing programs that help those in the local community living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Fifteen foursomes began the day with lunch before hitting the links with a shotgun start. The daylong tournament ended at the 19th hole with a raffle, awards, cocktail reception and lavish dinner at the Club. This year’s honorary chairperson was Leo Geller and the co-chairs were Paul Kelly, Ciaran Swords and Jim McClung.
About Parkinson’s Foundation
Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. The South Palm Beach County Chapter provides the local Parkinson’s community with wellness classes, support groups and educational programs in many locations. Visit www.Parkinson.org or call (561) 962-1702.
About Parkinson’s disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression) as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for PD and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.
