Exciting News: pdLIFE Selected as an NHL Grant Beneficiary!

We are thrilled to announce that pdLIFE has been chosen as a local beneficiary of the National Hockey League Foundation (NHLF) Grant! This grant is the NHL’s primary charitable effort supporting community initiative through 5 pillars, including Health & Well-Being. 

Their campaign, the Go Forward! Initiative, aims to strengthen communities and improve lives by focusing on recovery and accessibility for individuals and families affected by spinal cord injuries and various neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Learn More 

 Our founder and CEO, Meredith DeFranco will represent pdLIFE at the Go Forward! Reception held in New York City on January 20th. This event will spotlight the NHL Foundation’s national reach and the work of the 2026 awardees: the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, SCIboston/Travis Roy Legacy Grant, pdLIFE, and the Stay-In-Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center. 

 This national recognition highlights the impact of our Life, Information, Fitness, and Empowerment programs and brings greater awareness to the Parkinson’s community in the Tampa Bay area. We are honored to be part of these meaningful events and grateful for the NHLF's acknowledgement of pdLIFE's work in improving the lives of people with Parkinson's. This award will help fuel our programs and fulfill our mission to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease.

Watch the Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning LIVE and cheer as pdLIFE is recognized as a grant award recipient during the game! February 1, 2026 6:30pm

Learn more about the Go Forward! Initiative:  (https://www.nhl.com/foundation/) 

Discover the 2025 awardees