My yellow seagull
symbolizes the freedom that eludes people with Parkinson's disease.
There is an adjustable nut on the back of the yellow bird that
allows for dependable and graceful movement. The color yellow
symbolizes hope, courage and perseverance, all of which have
been critical for me in recognizing and embracing the continuing
and exciting possibilities for the creation of art in my life.
I am the orange
gull-different from the others, but still standing.
There is something
I can do.
...Eduard Alden
(Mike) Mikkelsen, August 23, 2005 -more-
There is something
that you can do, too.
More than 1.5 million
people are afflicted with Parkinson's Disease in the United States
alone. Over 6 million people around the globe struggle with its
debilitating symptoms. And, its
victims aren't just the elderly. Countless children and young
adults are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease every day.
Funds are desperately
needed for continued research and support. That's why Mike and
his wife, Anne, have dedicated themselves to raising money for
the cause.
Mike and Anne are
long-time donors to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, which
strives to improve quality of care for the Parkinson's patient
through awareness, education, care and advocacy. In 2006, they
also also joined forces with The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which
is focused on finding and funding a cure for Parkinson's.
To learn more about
our truly one-of-a-kind garden sculptures, click
here. To buy a single bird or a whole flock, click
here. If you don't have a garden or yard to display our full-size
birds, mini versions are now available. Because of the lower
cost of raw materials, we're now able to offer the birds for
substantially less than before. Half of the proceeds from every
bird will go to the foundation of your choice.
To donate directly
to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation Team Parkinson's, click here. To support
Team Fox, click
here.
Thank you for your
support. Together, we can make a difference.
Copyright © 2006-2008
Mike and Anne Mikkelsen. All rights reserved.