Philantropist pledges support for Parkinson's Nursing Initiative
Sydney philanthropist David Leslie has pledged a significant sum of $2.5 million towards nursing services and research in support of the NSW Parkinson's community. This generous donation will fund the Lesnie Parkinson's Nurse Practitioner Program, a visionary initiative aimed at providing the most appropriate model of care for the state.
David Leslie, an active philanthropist and a prominent figure in the Sydney Jewish community and sporting circles, has a career background as a CPA, stockbroker, ASX member, and Company Director before retiring in 2002. His vision for the Lesnie Parkinson's Nurse Practitioner Program emphasizes the need to support both the community and research teams in the fight against Parkinson's disease.
The funding structure for the Lesnie Parkinson's Nurse Practitioner Program aims to attract additional philanthropic and government funding for the cause. This strategy is designed to amplify the impact of the initiative and ensure sustainable support for the NSW Parkinson's community.
The nursing program, to be known as the Lesnie Parkinson's Nurse Practitioner Program, will focus on delivering services to the community while also investing in research. The funding will support the Parkinson's NSW Parkinson's Specialist Nurse Practitioner program, and a portion of it will be allocated to partner organisation Neuroscience Research Australia (NueRA) for validation of the nursing program.
David Leslie uses a sporting analogy to describe his vision, comparing it to getting behind all players to win a game. By supporting the Lesnie Parkinson's Nurse Practitioner Program, donors are contributing to a team effort in the battle against Parkinson's disease, working towards a common goal of improving the lives of those affected by the condition.
The Lesnie Parkinson's Nurse Practitioner Program aims to be the most appropriate model of care for the state, providing comprehensive support to both the community and research teams. This initiative is set to make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease in NSW.
