OUR IMPACT FRAMEWORK
To connect, educate, and support people impacted by Parkinson’s through meaningful programs, trusted resources, and a caring community that empowers individuals and care partners to live well.
MISSION
A thriving Parkinson’s community across southeastern North Carolina where every person impacted by Parkinson’s feels connected, supported, and empowered to live well.
VISION
OUR BEGINNINGS
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a small group of people living with Parkinson’s gathered at Pine Valley Methodist Church for exercise classes and connection. As the pandemic continued, participation dwindled, and isolation grew, making opportunities for support and community in Wilmington even more important.
Around that time, Amy Lindberg, founder of what would become Wilmington Parkinson’s Network, was new to the Parkinson’s community and eager to learn more. Recognizing the need for greater connection and support, Amy began bringing people together and rebuilding the local Parkinson’s community. The group began meeting monthly at the New
Hanover County Senior Center, along with exercise classes a few times each week. By 2020, approximately a dozen people were regularly participating.
Even during the pandemic, the community continued to find ways to connect and grow. The group hosted a book tour event featuring Dr. Ray Dorsey and Ending Parkinson’s Disease, drawing more than 75 people. By 2022, the growing group had moved to the First Baptist Activity Center, made possible through a generous gift to the Novant Health Foundation from the widow of a person with Parkinson’s. The larger space created new opportunities to host educational speakers, meetings, and symposiums for audiences of up to 100 people.
Since then, the group has continued to evolve—hosting more than 25 presenters and connecting the greater Wilmington community with Parkinson’s-specific fitness programs, educational opportunities, and supportive resources. In 2026, Wilmington Parkinson’s Network became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, creating an even stronger foundation for expanding its reach, building a supportive network, and advocating for people impacted by Parkinson’s.
Today, Wilmington Parkinson’s Network continues to grow, bringing people together through support groups, educational programs, fitness opportunities, social activities, and community connections.
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Wilmington Parkinson’s Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 42-2264846
24/7 Voicemail: (910) 787-1858
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