FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich – The Kirk Gibson Center (KGC) has received a $1 million gift from Daniel J. Loepp Family Foundation.
The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s was formed by former professional Detroit Tiger, Kirk Gibson, after his diagnosis with the disease in 2015.
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The Center opened in Oct. of 2025 and is located at 31440 Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills.
KGC currently offers over 140 classes per week with 38 coaches and serves more than 1,000 members.
The Center provides completely free of charge evidence-based programs for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Since opening KGC‘s activities and programs have been at or near capacity.
The donation will fund more coaches, and and increase the number of classes and programs
The donation will mostly fund the PWR! Moves® (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) program.
The program focuses on improving mobility, balance, strength, and everyday movement through Parkinson’s-specific exercise.
The new gym will allow additional classes to be offered including Tai Chi, yoga and dance.
Construction on the 2700 sq. ft. gym, has begun and is expected to be open to members in Aug.
“Exercise and movement is crucial and being able to bring more opportunities and programs to the center because of their generosity is going to help so many in our Parkinson’s community,” said Kirk Gibson.
“My father lived with Parkinson’s for more than a decade, and there was no place like the Kirk Gibson Center for him” said Dan Loepp, President of The Daniel J. Loepp Family Foundation “This gift is our family’s way of honoring my dad.”
For more information about The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness you can look at their website