FAMILY FUNDS
 
The NWPF Family Fund program is designed for people who wish to pay special tribute to a person with Parkinson’s who has touched their lives in a meaningful way. 
 
Family Funds: $2,500 and above 
 
Family members and friends can create a Family Fund in honor of a loved one with a minimum donation of $2,500. Donations to a Family Fund can be designated for a specific program of the NWPF or used to support our general operating fund. To make a gift to one of the Family Funds, write the name of the fund on a NWPF gift envelope or make a notation on the memo line of a check or online donation. Families are welcome to choose how the fund is listed in our contributor lists, with the suggested format of <First Name Last Name> Family Fund.
 
Once we receive your information, we will send you a letter confirming the creation of the fund and will provide you with an annual summary of donations to the fund after December 31 of each year. We will also list recent contributions to the fund in the Parkinson’s Post and permanently list all contributions to the fund on the Family Funds page of the NWPF website.
 
Contact Joseph DiChiaro, Development Director, at 1.877.980.7500 or joseph@nwpf.org if you have questions or want to learn more about setting up a Family Fund with the NWPF.

Currently Established Family Funds:
 
Mary A. Mitchell Memorial Fund
 

“We were looking for a way to help others while honoring the memory of our devoted mom and wife” – The Mitchell Family.  My dad and siblings have all been active with the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation since our mom, Mary A. Mitchell, was diagnosed. They helped us understand some of the things that she was going through and helped us realize that we were not alone in dealing with the challenges of Parkinson’s. 

When our mother passed away on February 2, 2009, we began the tough task of making all of the arrangements for her memorial. Early on, we decided that rather than just having people send flowers in her remembrance, we would ask that they make donations to the NWPF. It was then that I called and talked with the NWPF and found out that we could set up a special lifetime fund in honor of Mary. Not only would the donations received from family and friends at the memorial go into the fund, but all future donations in her name and the funds I raise in my annual Group Health Seattle to Portland bike ride for NWPF would also go into this fund in her honor. We now have a lifetime memorial established that we know will help others who are also impacted by Parkinson’s disease.

 Mary Mitchell

Contributors:
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Adams
Tod & Sue Anderson
Donald & Marjorie Benson
Thomas & Mary Berger
Lori Boston
Mae Carr
Sallie Chaney
Deborah & Jim Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cory
Matthew Davis
Brian Drake
Brian & Gayle Ducey
Clara Fletcher
Margaret C. Floe
Forrest & Susan Franklin
Janet Geoffroy
Michael & JoAnne Gray
Scott Harbers
Alice D. Hingston
Jane C. Holleman
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Hull
David & Betty Josephson
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Keller
Tracy Keller
Vic & Danica Kaloper
Kathleen Keul
 
Sherry King
Ann C. Leachman
Laura Lewis
Laurel Macartney
Rosemary McCaffrey
Robert & Christy McLaughlin
Catherine Meehan
Leo Messling
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Michelsen
Bob & Dorothy Mitchell
Don Mitchell
Nancy Mitchell
William F. Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mulvihill
Kathleen Norton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Otten
Justin Peltzer
Darlene Polando
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ruef
Carol Slack
St. Andrews Episcopal School
Jamie Todd
Mr. & Mrs. Norm Warren
West Coast Commercial Realty
Mr. & Mrs. John Whitelam
Pam Whielman
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Woods

Click here to donate to the Mary A. Mitchell Memorial Fund
 

 
Mel Bacher Family Fund 
 

The Bacher family established the Mel Bacher Family Fund to honor a wonderful husband, father and grandfather – and to help others who are living with Parkinson's. After his diagnosis, Mel was determined to live life to the fullest and continued to enjoy the things he loves most, including his artwork, traveling the world and spending time with family and friends. Along the way, the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation has been a wonderful resource for information, advocacy and support. While he can no longer travel or draw like he used to, we continue to be inspired every day by Mel's ability to share love and laughter with his family and many friends. It is his hope that this fund can help other families like ours to navigate through their own journey with Parkinson's. "We love you Dad!" – The Bacher Family  

 
Contributors:
James Alison & John Cuthbert
Anne Bacher
Elizabeth Bacher
Ellen & Nicole Bacher
Ira Bacher
Mel & Barbara Bacher
Michael, Cynde, Emily & Alex Bacher
Myra Berniker
Shannon Callahan
 
David Forton
Don & Barbara Grande
Robert Johnston
Chad & Jill Harmon
Stephanie Miller
Shannon Caskey Polkinghorn
Jeffrey Slotnick
Kirk & Velvet Smith
Elise Vincentini
 
Click here to donate to the Mel Bacher Family Fund
 

 
Margaret (Martie) Philbrick Family Fund
 
Contributions to the Margaret (Martie) Philbrick Family Fund directly support the provision of relevant and timely information and resources geared toward improving care and enhancing wellness for the Northwest Parkinson's community.
 
Contributors:
Margaret P. Foley
Katherine Philbrick
 
 Click here to donate to the Margaret Philbrick Family Fund
 

 
 
Tina Bell Torrance Family Fund
   
Tina was a force in the cultural life of Seattle. Involved in the Intiman Theatre, owner of the Wedge, an accomplished cook, cookbook author, and for several years wrote restaurant reviews for Seattle Weekly and Washington Magazine.Tina always showed grace and elegance in all she did including her 25 year journey with Parkinson's disease.
 
Tina was also a founding Board member of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation and the inspiration to create the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center in Kirkland, WA. Tina’s family fund goes toward developing tools and resources that directly improve the day-to-day quality of life for those touched by Parkinson’s.
  
Tina Torrance
 
 
 
 
 
Contributors:
Bob Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Don Anacker
Joan E. Arnold
Elizabeth Bacher
Mel & Barbara Bacher
Elise Balogh
Dan & Pam Baty
Mr.& Mrs. Chris Bayley
Robert B. Beckerman
Bill & Margo Bell
Joel & Julia Bell
Warren & Carol Bell
Bell 'Occhio Home
Dr. & Mrs. William R. Benfield
Richard D. Bennett
Geraldine L. Bird
Craig & Sue Bohman
Steve & Karen Boone
Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center Clinic Staff
Don & Sherill Brace
Jean Burns
Jim & Shirley Charpentier
Carey Christensen
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Christensen
John & Michelle Claeys
Chris & Linda Clark
Dr. & Mrs. William H. Cleaver
Malinda Cox
Colleen Crowley & Dan Unti
Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Davis
Brian Devlin
Kathleen Devon
Mr. & Mrs. Neil N. Dickinsen
Vasiliki Dwyer
Anna Ellero-Kydd
Cinde Ennis
Steve & Pat Erickson
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Evans
Dan Evans Jr.
The Honorable & Mrs. Daniel J. Evans
Jon & Katherine Evans
Roger Evans
Sierra Faris
Barbara R. Frederick
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Gaines Jr.
Jean Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gilmore
Dr. Monique Giroux        
Joanna Glickler
Mr. & Mrs. Bret R. Graham
Dick & Karen Hadley
Neil & Diane Hampson
Jack Harvey
Monica Hinckley
Pamela Hindsley
Wendy Holman
Horizon House
Ann T. Howard
Craig Howard
Gail Howard
Mr. & Mrs. Lyman W. Hull
Peter & Winky Hussey
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Jacobs
Cody Jacobsen
Bill & Liz Johanson
Johns
Hopkins Hospital
Charles & JoAnn Johnson
Mr. & Mrs.Jeff Jones

Sharon Jung
Douglas C. Kaimakis
Dr. & Mrs. David E. Kargas
Bernice Kent
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Kvamme
Sharon Lapin
John & Cookie Laughlin
Richard LeBlanc
Ronald Liebsohn
I. Maria Linde
Rod & Juanita Looney
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Lucurell
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Ludders
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Ludders
Laurie Lyall
Carin Mack, MSW, ACSW
Greg & Carol Matheson
John & Hazel Matheson
Mr. & Mrs. David B. McCallum
Mr. & Mrs. Keith McClung
Bob & Marta McCullough
Dave McIntire
Mary Jane McKinley
Scott C. McKinley
Dudley & Kathleen Miller
Hal & Peggy Newsom
Bruce & Nancy Nielsen
Jeff & Shelley Nielsen
Greg & Jill Norling
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Normand
Mr. & Mrs. Brian O'Neil
Geoffrey O'Neil
Angela Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Randall M. Packard
Mr. & Mrs. Demetre Pallis
Elizabeth L. Pelham
Darla Pomeroy
Matt & Chelsea Ramerman
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Robins
Gordon & Shirley Rock
Rob & Patty Rogers
Paula J. Rose
Vicki Russell
Wally & AJ Saubert
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schmidt
Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Shaw
Makenna Sherer
Barbara E. Sidwell
Mr. & Mrs. Drew C. Smith
Peggy A. Smith
Michael & Carol Swanson
Bernadette Swenson
Conrad & Hadley Tallackson
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Tanase
Bill & Kathy Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Torrance
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Vhugen
Paul Vonckx Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Ward
Marilyn B. Ward
Stella Waugh, MSW
Sarah Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Weller
Beverly Winter
George & Allison Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wrinkle
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Wurts
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Yancey
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Zylstra

Click here to donate to the Tina Bell Torrance Family Fund
 

 
Alvord Medical Director Fund
 in memory of Roger Evans
 
Dr. Ellsworth and Nancy Alvord established the Alvord Medical Director Fund in December 2009 to honor of their friend and neighbor Roger Evans and his journey with Parkinson’s. Their generous gift will help cover the costs of salary expenses for Dr. Monique Giroux, the NWPF medical director, over the coming years. Through her position, Dr. Giroux brings greater credibility to the information on health and wellness that the NWPF provides through our programs and helps us build stronger connections with the medical and funding communities.

Contributors:
Dr. & Mrs. Ellsworth Alvord
Kristin Kennel
Laurelhurst Gradeschool Classmates

Marjorie Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Strand

To donate to the Alvord Medical Director Fund in memory of Roger Evans, click here.