Together Against Parkinson's – Franz and Ursula Coppenrath Foundation

The Franz and Ursula Coppenrath Foundation is committed in Lower Saxony with the program "Together Against Parkinson's" to strengthening and disseminating gentle physiotherapeutic approaches as an essential complement to pharmacological and surgical therapies. Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, interest groups, and associations can continuously apply for grants to implement projects that promote professional exchange and networking among all stakeholders in the care process. The goal is to bring patients with Parkinson's and chronic movement disorders, physicians, therapists, relatives, and manufacturers into a transparent dialogue, thereby sustainably anchoring the importance of the so-called "third pillar" – physiotherapy – in everyday treatment.

Projects with a clear Parkinson's focus and an emphasis on communication or networking in healthcare are supported. Examples include regional Parkinson's networks or digital platforms that serve as central contact points and enable practical knowledge transfer. Through training sessions, informational events, online offerings, and conferences, the motivation of all participants is to be strengthened, treatment competence expanded, and joint dialogue intensified. The continuous application process gives eligible applicants the flexibility to submit their project ideas without a fixed deadline and implement them promptly. In this way, the foundation not only contributes to knowledge dissemination but actively promotes networking and communication to sustainably improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.