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Our History
The Capital Area Parkinson’s Society (CAPS) was founded in 1984 to address the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, friends and carepartners.
Starting with a small, dedicated group, CAPS has grown to over 500 members and now sponsors almost 20 neighborhood support groups. CAPS is a primarily volunteer-led, 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the greater Austin area.
Membership in CAPS is completely free and open to anyone with an interest in Parkinson’s Disease.
Our Mission
The mission of the Capital Area Parkinson’s Society is to provide education, current information regarding research and resources, social interaction and emotional support to persons with Parkinson’s disease, their carepartners, and the public.
Our Leadership
The Capital Area Parkinson’s Society is led by our Program Director and working Board of Directors. Most of us serving on the Board have been directly impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.
We understand the importance of education and information, personalized support, social interaction, and community resources for those dealing with Parkinson’s.
Officers
Victor Becker
President
Jennifer Prescott
Vice President
John McGlothlin III
Treasurer
Lindsey Dalrymple
Secretary
Board of Directors
Kara Doctor
Fundraising
Rene Ruiz
Finance & Grants
Andrew Hodge
Marketing, Communications & Outreach
Advisors
Dr. Thomas Hill
Corinne Jones
Dr. Erik Krause
Volunteers
Join our board
An energetic, creative and committed Board is vital to the on-going growth of our organization. Our Board and other volunteers provide the leadership and energy that makes everything we do possible. CAPS has open positions on the Board, and we are looking for individuals with expertise in the following areas:
- Finance, budgeting, and accounting
- Marketing and communications
- Information Technology
- Program administration and management
- Resource Development
- Fundraising
- Membership management
Board Members come from a variety of backgrounds. While several Board Members have experience in closely related areas, such as healthcare and finance, we encourage all interested individuals to consider becoming involved with CAPS.
512-371-3373
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P.O. Box 27565 Austin, TX 78755
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