Put the book in the hands of the families you serve
A ready outreach kit for Parkinson's foundations, support groups, clinics, schools, and corporate partners. Target list, collaboration pathways, and copy-paste emails.
Advocacy foundations to approach
Six organizations with family and caregiver audiences, each with the angle to lead with.
Parkinson's Foundation
Largest U.S. Parkinson's nonprofit: family resources, helpline, and care navigation.
Angle: Ask for The Bayou Bounce to be listed in their family and caregiver resource library, and offered in their chapter newsletters.
Visit siteThe Michael J. Fox Foundation
Research funding, patient advocacy, and a large community newsletter.
Angle: Pitch a caregiver-facing story feature and a co-promoted read-aloud during awareness month.
Visit siteDavis Phinney Foundation
Living well with Parkinson's: movement, exercise, and quality-of-life programs.
Angle: Pair the book with their movement-first philosophy — a natural fit for a read-aloud plus movement break.
Visit siteAmerican Parkinson Disease Association
National network of chapters, support groups, and caregiver education.
Angle: Offer review copies to regional chapters and a guest spot in a caregiver education webinar.
Visit siteBrian Grant Foundation
Exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle programs for people living with Parkinson's.
Angle: Align on brain-healthy food and movement — co-host a family storytime in their community.
Visit siteParkinson's Resource Organization
Support groups, caregiving resources, and family programming.
Angle: Request inclusion in their caregiver resource listings and support group materials.
Visit siteSix ways to work together
Lead with the smallest ask, then grow the relationship.
Resource library & newsletter feature
Place The Bayou Bounce in a foundation's family or caregiver resource library and mention it in one newsletter issue.
Low lift · one listingCaregiver resource center bundle
Supply copies for waiting rooms, support group kits, and family packets at no cost to the foundation.
Bulk copies · donatedVirtual author read-aloud
A 30-minute live reading for the foundation's families, with a brain-health conversation and a movement break.
One event · co-hostedCo-branded discussion guide
Add the foundation's helpline and program links to a special edition of the free discussion guide.
Shared asset · co-brandedSponsor-a-Classroom partnership
Foundations and their corporate partners fund five-book packs for local elementary school libraries.
Program · fundedConference or webinar co-presentation
Co-present on talking to children about neurological health at a chapter event or caregiver summit.
One session · shared stageCopy, personalize, send
Swap the bracketed fields and the templates are ready to send today.
Foundation program director
Subject · A children's book resource for the families you serve
Dear [Program Director Name], Navigating a neurological diagnosis like Parkinson's touches the entire family, especially children. I'd like to offer you a resource built for exactly that conversation. The Bayou Bounce is an illustrated children's book written from the perspective of my son, Will. It follows him through Louisiana's traditions, from Mardi Gras to Zydeco and Bounce music, while showing how his mom, "Mrs. Bayou," bounces back with grace and rhythm from young-onset Parkinson's. A portion of all proceeds supports Parkinson's programs. Two ways I'd love to collaborate: 1. Include The Bayou Bounce in your family or caregiver resource library and newsletter. 2. Let me host a free 30-minute virtual read-aloud for the families in your community. I'm happy to send review copies to your team at no cost. You can see the book here: https://a.co/d/011XWL93 Warm regards, [Your Name] · The Bayou Bounce
Support group leader
Subject · A free read-aloud for your support group families
Hi [Leader Name], I lead with this: no cost, no pitch, just a story. I wrote The Bayou Bounce, an illustrated children's book about a family navigating young-onset Parkinson's. It's written for children ages 6–12 and the adults who read with them, and it gives families a gentle way to start a hard conversation. Would your group be open to a 30-minute virtual read-aloud? I'll read the book, answer questions from the kids, and share the free discussion guide with every family who joins. If that's not a fit, I'd still love to send your group a copy for your resource table. Thank you for the work you do, [Your Name]
Corporate CSR & sponsor
Subject · Sponsor a classroom with a brain-health children's book
Hello [Name], I'm reaching out with a small, concrete way to fund literacy and brain-health awareness in [City]. Through our Sponsor-a-Classroom program, your company funds five copies of The Bayou Bounce for a local elementary school library, with a donor recognition card in your name. Each bundle also includes the free discussion guide for the classroom teacher. The book is an illustrated story about family resilience, Louisiana culture, and brain health, written for children ages 6–12 and the adults who read with them. If your team has a community-impact budget for this year, I'd welcome 15 minutes to walk you through it. Best, [Your Name]
Follow-up after no reply
Subject · Following up — The Bayou Bounce read-aloud
Hi [Name], Following up on my note from last week about a free virtual read-aloud of The Bayou Bounce for your families. If a full event is too much right now, I'd be glad to simply send review copies for your resource library, or a short blurb you can drop into your next newsletter. Either way, thank you for the work you're doing for caregivers and kids. Warmly, [Your Name]