Our Parkinson's Place: Boulder-based Davis Phinney Foundation receives $160K gift from Eva Barnes trust

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Boulder-based Davis Phinney Foundation receives $160K gift from Eva Barnes trust

By Mitchell Byars Sept. 12, 2017

The Boulder-based Davis Phinney Foundation, which helps those with Parkinson's disease, has received a $160,000 gift from the Eva Barnes trust.

The gift was announced in a news release from the foundation on Thursday.

"We are excited to be the recipient of this generous gift," said Polly Dawkins, executive director of the Davis Phinney Foundation, in a statement. "Our research funding, specifically innovative studies that focus on exercise, speech, movement and other factors that affect quality of life will be bolstered by this investment. This gift will enable us to expand our work and reach many more people living with Parkinson's with tools, resources and inspiration to live well."

The trustee of the Eva Barnes trust, J. Paul Sugameli, added: "Eva Barnes was a passionate advocate for the advancement of Parkinson's disease research and the improved quality of life of anyone who has suffered from the disease. It is clear that the Davis Phinney Foundation shares this goal and it is my hope and expectation that the Davis Phinney Foundation will utilize this gift for the benefit of the greater Parkinson's community."

Phinney, a former professional cyclist, created the Davis Phinney Foundation after he himself was diagnosed with the disease following his retirement.

"Having competed successfully in the Olympics, Tour de France and countless other grueling professional cycling events, I know firsthand that attitude, focus and engagement can lead to victory in difficult, demanding circumstances," Phinney said in a statement. "For people like me who face the challenges of Parkinson's each day, it's critical we apply this same approach to our journey with Parkinson's. With this gift from the Henry and Eva Barnes estate, the Davis Phinney Foundation will be able to expand our initiatives and equip and empower people living with Parkinson's to take control and motivate them to find and savor their moments of victory."

Mitchell Byars: 303-473-1329, byarsm@dailycamera.com or twitter.com/mitchellbyars.

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