Kirk Gibson and Fellow 84 Tigers to Support Golf Classic for His Parkinson’s Foundation – August 19th

Left to Right: Lance Parrish, Kirk Gibson, Dave Rozema, Alan Trammell, and James Piot.

Courtesy of the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s

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THE EIGHTH ANNUAL

KIRK GIBSON GOLF CLASSIC

TO BENEFIT THE KIRK GIBSON FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON’S

Monday, August 19^th

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is proud to announce their Eighth Annual Kirk Gibson Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The foundation was formed by former professional baseball player and manager, Kirk Gibson,

after his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in 2015.  Gibson attended Michigan State University where he played both football and baseball. He spent most of his career with the Detroit Tigers, but also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates.  Gibson is currently the color commentator for the Detroit Tigers, special assistant to the Tigers, and spends his time supporting his mission and vision of spreading awareness for Parkinson’s and providing inspiration and hope to others who are living with Parkinson’s.

Over the last 7 years,

the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic has raised more than $1.3 million to fund programs to benefit those living with Parkinson’s Disease and their families.

Kirk Gibson will be golfing along with the support of celebrities

and current and former athletes including Alan Trammell, Lance Parrish, Dave Rozema, Goose Gossage, Larry “The Cable Guy”, Michigan native and actor, Martin Klebba, best known for his role as “Marty” in Pirates of the Caribbean series, just to name a few.

The Kirk Gibson Golf Classic is sold out,

but there are additional opportunities to support the foundation.  For more information, please visit: KirkGibsonFoundation.org

About the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s:

The Kirk Gibson Foundation was created in 1996 to provide college scholarships to both athletes and non- athletes at Waterford Kettering and Clarkston High Schools, where Kirk’s parents, Robert and Barbara, taught for many years. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015, he expanded the mission of the Foundation to improve the quality of life of those living with Parkinson’s through the development and delivery of activity-based programs. Kirk’s vision is to provide inspiration, hope, and help to those living with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones. Since that expansion, the Foundation has raised more than $3 million towards research grants and programs to support the Parkinson’s community.

Additionally, the Foundation wants to create awareness and understanding about Parkinson’s disease. Too many individuals are in denial about the disease or fear a stigma associated with Parkinson’s and delay seeking medical help. Early diagnosis and treatment can provide years that are virtually symptom-free. It’s imperative to know that life expectancy is about the same as for people without the disease. While life will change with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, many symptoms can be managed with proper medication and movement therapies, and patients can still live an active and enjoyable life. The Foundation will continue to fund and grow outreach programs as well as improve awareness through hosting special events and by increasing fundraising activities.  For more information, please visit www.KirkGibsonFoundation.org