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“HAPS has made a difference between just being alive and living.” Ray -
“Friendship is the most significant thing I have gained though my experience with HAPS. We have happy meetings and understand each other and enjoy ourselves.” Margaret -
“We are doing the Argentine tango, and it’s really a lot of fun. I got to learn how to turn and did a little bit of foot work, and I really, really truly enjoy that. That’s my favorite.” Anna -
"HAPS has saved my life." Ellis -
“The continuing education about Parkinson’s has made me aware of how to manage my disease.” Roger -
“I get to take my mom to dance every week. To have something fun and normal has been such a blessing to us.” Jennifer
Therapeutic Programs
Exercise & Support Groups
Exercise, speech, yoga, tai chi, music, water, dance and various support groups are available free of charge.
Social Services
case management & more
Transportation, respite and emergency financial aid are among the many services offered.
Education
information & programs
HAPS provides numerous programs to educate and raise awareness about Parkinson's disease.
Support HAPS
you make the difference
HAPS depends on the generosity of the community to continue to provide much needed services.
HAPS thanks the following people for their help in leading the organization in fulfilling its mission to provide services and improve the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson's.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frank Donnelly, Jr. - President
Gabriel Zamora - Vice President/Treasurer
Leslye Weaver - Vice President/Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ron Bernell
Nina P. Brown
Robert Casey, Jr.
Meredith Cullen
Jo Furr
Joyce Gilbreath
Ellin Grossman, Ed.D.
Michael Hendryx
Joshua Huss
Rob Kerr
Eugene C. Lai, M.D., Ph.D.
Liz Lary
Dan Lauck
Marti McWhirter
Quin McWhirter
Jim Nicklos
Mark Ohls
George Puig
Terry K. Satterwhite, M.D.
Richard K. Simpson, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Pamela Skaufel
Randi Smith
Michael Young
Courtney Zavala
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Chris Bell
Aubrey Calvin
Rich Clifford
Robert Cruikshank
Roy H. Cullen
Matthew Easterly
John E. Hankey
Harriet Hart
Kamden Kanaly
Harriet Latimer
Anne Martin
Robert Martone
W.O. Neuhuas III
Malcolm Pettigrew
Jeff Rosenberg
Arthur Schechter
Joyce Proler Schechter
Binky Stephenson Strom
John Strom
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Richard K. Simpson, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. - Chairman
Madhureeta Achari, M.D.
Leanne Burnett, M.D.
Steve Croft, M.D.
Albert Fenoy, M.D.
Stanley Fisher, M.D.
Erin Furr-Stimming, M.D.
Robert Grossman, M.D.
Cindy Ivanhoe, M.D.
Joseph Jankovic, M.D.
Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, M.D.
Eugene C. Lai, M.D., Ph.D.
Anita Madan, M.D.
Laura Marsh, M.D.
Greg McLauchlin, M.D.
Kim Monday, M.D.
William Ondo, M.D.
Terry K. Satterwhite, M.D.
Mya Schiess, M.D.
Desiree B. Thomas, M.D.
Gage Van Horn III, M.D.
Ashwin Viswanathan, M.D.
Michele York, Ph.D.
STAFF
Anne Thobae - Executive Director
Kathleen Crist, LMSW - Director of Social Services and Program Development
Leann Randolph, LMSW - Social Worker and Advocacy Outreach Coordinator
Alfonso Hernandez - Director of Therapeutic Programs and Community Outreach
Kelly Nicholls - Coordinator of Marketing and Development
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2014 Chevron Houston Marathon - Calling All Heroes!
WALK. RUN. CHEER. RAISE AWARENESS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE A HERO.
HAPS has been chosen for the 18th consecutive year as an official charity for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon on January 18-19, 2014. With an unprecedented number of runners, walkers, fundraisers, sponsors, supporters and volunteers during the previous record-breaking fundraising season, Team HAPS is excited and determined to make the upcoming year an even bigger and better event.
We need you to join our 2014 superhero squad! You don't have to be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, be faster than a speeding bullet or be more powerful than a locomotive to be a hero for HAPS. Become a runner, walker, fundraiser, donor, sponsor, supporter or volunteer as we join forces to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease.
HAPS has runner entries available! Please contact Kelly Nicholls at 713-313-1621 or
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if you are interested in participating and stay tuned for more details.
*No super powers necessary
Support HAPS at Kendra Scott Jewelry
Come out to Kendra Scott Jewelry in Rice Village on Thursday, June 27th 5:00-8:00pm and shop for a great cause!
20% of the event proceeds will be donated to HAPS. The party will be hosted by KPRC Local 2 Reporter and HAPS Board Member Courtney Zavala.
We hope to see you there!
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