Introducing: Adopt-A-Day

Mariel Boyle-Franzen • July 15, 2026

Adopt-A-Day: Honor a Life, Share a Story, and Inspire Hope

This summer, Parkinson’s Orange County is launching something special—a meaningful way to honor someone whose life has been touched by Parkinson’s disease while supporting our local community.

Through Adopt-A-Day, you can select a meaningful date between January 1 and December 31 in memory or celebration of someone important to you. It might be their birthday, the anniversary of their diagnosis, or simply a day that holds a special place in your heart.

Every day tells a story. Yours can inspire hope.


How Adopt-A-Day Works

When you adopt a day, you will create a permanent tribute on Parkinson’s Orange County’s new Wall of Honor.


Your loved one’s name will be displayed alongside the date you select. You will also have the opportunity to share a personal message about who they are, what they mean to you, and how Parkinson’s has shaped their story.


The Wall of Honor is more than a collection of names and dates. It is a digital place where family members and friends can visit, share meaningful tributes, and remember the strength, courage, and legacy of the people who matter deeply to them.


Whether you are celebrating someone currently living with Parkinson’s, honoring a dedicated care partner or advocate, or remembering someone who has passed, your tribute becomes part of a community united by love, resilience, and hope.


Your Tribute Makes an Impact

A gift of $100 adopts a full day while providing vital support for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s throughout Orange County.


Your generosity helps Parkinson’s Orange County continue providing connection, education, resources, and support to members of our community. By honoring one person’s journey, you also help others feel less alone in theirs.


Only 30 Days Are Available

To make every tribute especially meaningful, this campaign is limited to just 30 adopted days.

Once these days have been claimed, the campaign will close. We invite you to choose a date that matters to you and create a lasting tribute to someone whose story deserves to be celebrated and remembered.


Your tribute. Their legacy. Our community.



Ready to adopt a day? Visit our Wall of Honor to select your date and create your tribute.



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