THE MIKE JUSTAK FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE

The Power of a Smile

You Can Live Well with Parkinson's
Greeters! This year grab your family and support a
Meet Cara Herbers
Finding Balance

Cara Herbers hopes to use sensors imbeded in shoes read by a smart phone app to improve balance in Parkinson's patients.

Living with Parkinson's for 18 years.
The Parkinson's Project Podcast

Mike Justak shares his journey with host Tim McNiff

Click to Donate to MJFPD

How One Light Will Replace 58,000
Seasonal Show Returns October 27 2022
PD Shimmers is the synchronized light show that was created by a Plymouth Minnesota man to illustrate how to overcome obstacles. It will return usnig Halloween as the holday subject. The show will bring new techknowlogy called projection mapping to his Twin Cities neighborhood.The show will run from 7PM to 9PM October 27 thru October 30

4320 Ithaca Lane N
Plymouth 55446

Friday October28 7-9
Saturday October 29 7-9
Sunday October 30 7-9
Closed 10-31


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Our Signature Event - PD Shimmers is changing!
A passion for lights illuminates the importance of staying involved.

People with Parkinson's fight each and every day. They fight to move. They fight to rest. They fight to walk. They fight to talk. Things you take for granted come with great difficulty to a person with Parkinson's. Show creator Mike Justak, now in his 16th year with the progressive disorder, once again uses his show to illustrate life with Parkinson's.

Find Your Passion

Live a dream. Do something you have always wanted to do. Grab a camera and learn how to really use it. Create a beautiful garden. Dance like you're on DWTS. Your spirits will be raised. You will marvel in a sense of belonging and accomplishment. It will be the best medicine you can take.

PD Shimmers is the primary source of operating income for MJFPD (Mike Justak Foundation for Parkinson's Disease). Our focus is keeping people with Parkinson's moving. Recent studies have shown that using boxing as physical therapy can produce results to improve symptoms. Boxing as a physical therapy for Parkinson's patients is a program service funded by MJFPD through your donations. Click "Donate" in top menu to give.

Thriller projection show Link
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Program Services Overview
How we make a difference in the lives of those with Parkinson's Disease.

PD Shimmers is our primary method of raising funds. We could use your help! Click on donate or send us an email to learn more about helping with PD Shimmers production.

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Spin your wheels.

Spinning. Have your feet spin the pedals at 60 RPM or better and watch your symptoms ease.

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Nordic Walking

Stand tall. Restore rhythm. Nordic Walk. MJFPD can help you get started with poles 50 to 75 percent below retail price.

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PD Shimmers

The trees and LED lights are gone, however they have been replaced with 3D projection mapping.

Greeters! This year grab your family and support a
Boxing Physical Therapy

A single therapy that combines drills to help a Parkinson's patient improve symptoms.

Service Video Gallery
Browse the video gallery to learn more about the various approaches to living with Parkinson's Disease.

  • The Fight Game
    The Fight Game

    Rock Steady boxing as therapy.

  • Pedal Past Parkinson's
    Pedal Past Parkinson's

    ABC News looks into spinning to ease symptoms.

  • Keep in Step
    Keep in Step

    NBC News looks into ballroom dance as therapy.

  • Laugh Away the Stress
    Laugh Away the Stress

    Add new meaning to the phrase "a smile a day."

Other Program Services
Get moving. Get involved. Stay optimistic. Reduce stress. Keywords for better Parkinson's health.

Take a look at the varied approaches.

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    Care Giver Appreciation Socials

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    Research

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    Ballroom Dance (Tango)

    The Tango has crisp movement, speed, and artistry.

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    Laughter Yoga

    You literally learn how to laugh to better health.

    Learn more

Browse full video gallery

We want to forge partnerships.
We Count our Beans.

We can not function without you! Trust is the key ingrediant to our continued success. Our financial data tells the tale.

So take a look at the beans we counted in 2020.

Let's do great things together. We can't wait to work with you.

IRS approved 2019 Form 990