Our Mission
The Glenn Armentor Parkinson’s Project is dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by Parkinson’s disease in Acadiana. Inspired by Glenn’s own journey with Parkinson’s and his lifelong commitment to giving back, our mission is to raise funds and awareness to support local charities and programs that provide care, resources, and hope to patients and families. Guided by Glenn’s belief in service, generosity, and community, we strive to ensure that no one in Acadiana faces Parkinson’s alone.
Resources & Support
Lafayette Parkinson Support Group
This free, community-based group helps improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, as well as their families and caregivers. Meetings are held every third Monday at 6:00 p.m., offering guest speakers like neurologists, physical and speech therapists, nurses, and social workers; participants can discuss challenges such as medication, mobility, and care strategies in a supportive setting.
Rock Steady Boxing Acadiana
Rock Steady Boxing is a nonprofit-based, non-contact boxing exercise program specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. At locations such as Acadiana Physical Therapy & Wellness and at Bustle Up Fitness in Lafayette, LA, structured workouts led by trained coaches use dynamic, boxing-inspired movements to help participants improve motor control, strength, balance, flexibility, and overall daily function—at any stage of Parkinson’s.
RISE
Love of People
Bustle Up Fitness
Rock Steady Boxing Acadiana
LSU Parkinson’s Research (Professor Jan Hondzinski & Team) / LSU School of Kinesiology
Annual Parkinson’s Conference by LSU School of Kinesiology
Parkinson’s Voice Project
Parkinson’s Foundation
Gulf Coast Chapter of Parkinson Foundation
Serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, this regional branch works to enhance care, expand support programs, and promote research for people with Parkinson’s, their families, and care partners. Their outreach includes distributing educational materials, training healthcare professionals (over 200 trained), and hosting fundraising and awareness events like Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s and Moving Day.
Michael J. Fox Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improving treatments for those living with it. Through strategic funding, groundbreaking research initiatives, and patient-researcher collaboration, the Foundation drives scientific progress with urgency and impact.
Davis Phinney Foundation
American Parkinson Disease Association
The APDA is a nationwide grassroots network committed to supporting and empowering individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease. Through education, support services, and funding for research, APDA strives to improve the quality of life for those impacted by Parkinson’s.
Organization Spotlight
RISE Physical Therapy and Sports Lab
In an inspiring example of local impact, RISE Physical Therapy and Sports Lab has announced the opening of the Parkinson’s Center of Acadiana. This new center serves as a dedicated hub for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease—offering access to specialized therapy, education, and community support. By providing a centralized resource for care and connection, the center will help those diagnosed and their families navigate the challenges of Parkinson’s with greater confidence, understanding, and hope.
Behind the Logo
We recently unveiled the Glenn Armentor Parkinson’s Project. Here are some facts about the inspiration behind the logo:
The red tulip was officially adopted as the symbol of Parkinson’s disease at the 9th World Parkinson’s Disease Day Conference in Luxembourg in 2005.
• Origin: The association dates back to 1980, when a Dutch horticulturalist with Parkinson’s, J.W.S. Van der Wereld, developed a new red and white tulip variety.
• Significance: He named the flower the “Dr. James Parkinson” tulip in honor of the doctor who first documented the disease in 1817.
• Meaning: The red tulip is worn to raise awareness and show support for the global Parkinson’s community.
