Fundraisers

In order to support our programs and actives and to help with research at the national level, the Chapter relies on volunteers to organize several fundraising efforts throughout the year. These include:

The Rock-a-Thon is the American Parkinson's Disease Association of Vermont's largest yearly fundraiser.  For the first time, this event is being held in Burlington on the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Church at the top of the Church Street Marketplace. 

Rock-a-thon 2008 will take place on Saturday June 7th from 11:00 AM-2:00PM. 

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Your electronic donation is quick, simple and secure. 

If you prefer you can mail checks made out to "APDA VT CHapter" to:

1 South Prospect St, Burlington VT 05401

In addition to raising funds for local programs and services, the Rock-a-Thon is our way of celebrating that a cure is at hand.  At the event, people with PD, their families and friends will take a seat and rock in the 100 rocking chairs arranged on the grounds of the church.  There will be food, musical entertainment, a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and activities for children. Please join us for what is always a memorable event! Click here for the 2008 brochure.  See how your team is doing in the 2008 On-Line Team Challenge!   Photos.

  • Parkinson's Tulip Sale What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a flamboyant display of Parkinson Tulips! The red and white James Parkinson tulip is a symbol of Parkinson's - a symbol of hope for a cure. The sale for 2007 has been completed, orders may be placed in June, 2008.
  • Cabot Cheese Sale September, 1st through December, 31st 2008.  Order Cabot cheese on the phone or on-line from September until the end of the year and get a 12% discount not including shipping.  The Vermont Chapter of the APDA receives an additional 6%.  (The total discount from Cabot totals a very generous 18%!)  Check back in August for more info. 
  • Rock4aCure  Many thanks to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals for partnering with us at Higher Ground in Burlington in December 2007.  We appreciate their tremendous support, thoughtful comments and gracious help in raising PD awareness.  Look out later this year for info on Rock4aCure 2008!