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Annual Golf Invitational Raises $1.3 million for Dystonia & Parkinson research
The 18th Annual Dystonia & Parkinson Golf Invitational raised $1.3 million for dystonia and Parkinson's disease research.
Click here to read more about the event!
Research Grant Applications deadline September 13
Our 2011 RFPs deadline is Monday, September, 13, 2010
Bachmann-Strauss Foundation welcomes Sandra F. Cahn as new Executive Director
The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation welcomed Ms. Sandra F. Cahn in January 2010 as its new executive director.
Learn more about Sandy, click here
First Dystonia Center of Excellence Opens
Dystonia is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. There are also people with Parkinson’s disease who have dystonia and don’t even know it.
All can now get proper diagnosis and top-notch treatment.
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About Us
The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation (BSDPF) was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 by Louis Bachmann(1916-2000) and Bonnie Strauss. The Foundation was started to encourage new research and scientists in the fields of dystonia and Parkinson disease, and to heighten awareness about the diseases. The early stages of scientific research are often the hardest to fund. Following a similar concept to that of a "venture capital", seed money is funded through annual grant awards to leverage new ideas and advances in the fields. Our work is made possible through the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations.
Happy 15th Year Anniversary!
This year marks our 15th year anniversary! Through thick and thin, it has been the generosity of our donors and supporters that have carried us to where we are. Thank you for believing in us!
In this YouTube video showcase, we interview some of the individuals who have been behind our success over the past decade and a half.
For more ways to help us, click here!
Take a look also at this message from our National Spokesperson,Tony Award Winner Christian Hoff!
The Foundation is a proud member of the Dystonia Coalition.
The Dystonia Coalition is a collaboration of medical researchers and patient advocacy groups that is working to advance the pace of clinical and translational research in the dystonias to find better treatments and a cure.
Find out more about the Coalition
For the official Dystonia Coalition website, click here