Putting For Parkinson

Putting for Parkinsons is an annual golf outing and fundraiser with the goal of increasing public awareness of Parkinsons Disease and raising money to help fund medical research grant requests through the University of Cincinnatis Gardner Family Center for Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders. Through our tenth fundraiser last summer, we have... raised over $250,000 toward this cause. For the past five years, 20% of our net proceeds has gone to specific individuals suffering from Parkinsons Disease who might need a special medical device, DBS surgery, a home handicap alteration, or a piece of equipment, but might not otherwise be able to afford it. The event organizer, Scott Layman, personally understands the importance of helping to fund Parkinsons research. He was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2009 at age 43. It started with shaky hands, being off balance and impaired speech. Scott had Deep Brain Stimulation in 2013. This ground breaking procedure is used to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptomsmost commonly the debilitating symptoms of Parkinsons disease, such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement, and walking problems. Since the surgery, other than some seldom speech issues, most people wouldnt know that Scott has Parkinsons. He feels lucky to have been able to have the surgery and contribute to the research of his disease. Scott combined his love for golf with the opportunity to support Parkinsons research. To read Scott Laymans personal letter addressed to all his friends regarding Putting for Parkinsons, click here. Click here to read Scotts speech from the 2018 Golf Outing. Wed love to hear from you!Read More