APDA was founded in 1961 to Ease the Burden Find a Cure for Parkinson's Disease. In that time APDA has raised and invested more than $86 million in patient services and education and has been a funding partner in most major scientific breakthroughs. As the country's largest grassroots organization serving more than one- million Americans with Parkinson's disease and their families. APDA's energy is focused on research,patient services, education, and raising public awareness.