Proclamation of the
City of Foster City, California
Recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States; and WHEREAS, the 2026 theme for Parkinson's Awareness Month is "Find Real Answers" connecting people to reliable, science-backed information while amplifying real-life Parkinson's disease experiences; and
WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is estimated to affect approximately one million people in the United States and the prevalence will rise to 1.2 million by 2030; and WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson's disease is at least $52 billion annually, including direct and indirect costs, treatment, social security payments and lost income, to patients and family members; and
WHEREAS, research suggests the cause of Parkinson's disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; and WHEREAS, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person and can include tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, and speaking; cognitive impairment and dementia, mood disorders; and a variety of other non-motor symptoms; and WHEREAS, increased research, education, and community support services such as those provided by the Parkinson's Foundation and other organizations are needed to find more effective treatments and to provide access to quality care to those living with the disease today.
OF THE CITY CORNEL, do hereby designate Ave month of April 2025 as Parkinson Awareness Month" and encourage everyone to learn about Parkinson's disease and continue to raise awareness for the growing number of people living with Parkinson's disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and have caused the official seal of the City
of Foster City to be affixed this 20th day of April
in the year two thousand and twenty-six, A.D.
ART KIESEL, MAYOR