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Darien Resident Named Chair Of Parkinson’s Foundation

DARIEN, Conn. – Darien resident Howard Morgan, co-president of the private equity firm Castle Harlan Inc., was named chairman of the New York-based Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the group recently announced.

Darien resident Howard Morgan was recently named chairman of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

Darien resident Howard Morgan was recently named chairman of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

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Morgan has been a member of the national foundation’s board of directors since 2004, serving on both the group’s audit and executive committees.

He was joined in the board’s leadership position by North Carolina resident Constance Woodruff Atwell, who was named vice chairman.

“PDF has a rich tradition of funding the best research and offering innovative educational and advocacy programs," said Morgan in a statement. "By building upon this foundation, my colleagues and I seek to accelerate progress for the people who are most invested in our success – the people who live with Parkinson's disease each day.”

Founded in 1957, the foundation is a leading presence in the fight against Parkinson’s disease by aiding in research, education and public advocacy. Since its inception, the PDF has dedicated $142 million toward the effort. 

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking or tremors and difficulty with walking, movement and coordination.

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