Press Room

News & milestones.

Updates and media resources for MAP Jamaica — the Caribbean's first dedicated Parkinson's movement, wellness, and research community.

Organization
MAP Jamaica — Moving Above Parkinson's
Status
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Based
Georgia, USA · operating in Jamaica & the Cayman Islands
Milestones

Where we are

MAP Jamaica is in active formation. Below are the milestones reached so far — official press releases will be published here as the organization grows.

Jun
04
2026
Nonprofit Status

MAP Jamaica approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

MAP Jamaica — Moving Above Parkinson's, Inc. — received IRS approval as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, formally establishing the organization behind the Caribbean's first dedicated Parkinson's movement, wellness, and research community.

Ongoing
2026
Proof of Concept

Cayman Islands community & clinician surveys underway

MAP Jamaica's founding data initiative is gathering the first community evidence on Parkinson's in the region, building toward an IRB-approved research base with Caribbean institutions at the table.

More announcements coming

As MAP Jamaica progresses through board formation, program launches, and the Cayman pilot, milestone announcements will be published here first.

Media resources

Media kit

Journalists, researchers, and partners covering MAP Jamaica can request the following materials through our contact form. Materials are available on request during this formation phase.

Fact Sheet
Logo Assets
Founder Bio
Programme Overview
Photo Assets
Mission Statement
Request media kit