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Lisa DeFreece, Patient
Lisa DeFreece was a teacher before becoming a Parkinson's patient and activist. My primary care doctor noticed a few things that I hadn't even noticed in 2004, but I wasn’t diagnosed until...
Zach Guza, Community Supporter
Zach Guza’s father had Parkinson's disease and was not encouraged to exercise which has been proven to help defray mobility constraints caused by Parkinson’s. Discovering this changed Zach’s...
Jim DeFreece, Family Member
Jim DeFreece is an owner agent with Impact Financial, accomplished musician that plays with two bands, married to a Parkinson’s patient, proud father. The tremors were the first thing...
Letter from Our Founder
We are planning our first event in more than two years. Words can't describe my excitement! In honor of this, I've put together this brief update. - Steve Hodges, KiMe Founder Shakin’...
More Ways to Donate to KiMe
At KiMe, we are always looking for support in a number of ways. Using the old adage of donating your “Time, Talent, and Treasure” we are always in search of those willing to volunteer their time or...
KiMe Announces $50,000 Grant Recipient
The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), KiMe Fund has awarded a grant to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research to support research that is directly related to finding a cure for...
KiMe Announces Grant Opportunity
KiMe, a fund of East Tennessee Foundation, Announces GrantOpportunity for Organizations Conducting Parkinson’s DiseaseResearch KiMe is accepting proposals until March 16, 2020* Due to the COVID-19...
UTMCK COVID-19 Risks for Parkinson’s Patients
For Parkinson's patients, it’s extremely important to take extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. KiMe Board Members, Christopher Tolleson, MD, MPH, University Neurology Cole Neuroscience...
Biomarkers are a Crucial Next Step: KiMe Gives to Michael J. Fox Foundation
The idea for a family foundation came to Steve Hodges of Knoxville, Tennessee one day in March 2010. Sitting in church and reflecting on the year since his diagnosis with young-onset Parkinson's...
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