Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson's Foundation

@ParkinsonDotOrg

The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's through expert care and research. Free Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636)

United States https://www.parkinson.org/social-media-links Joined 2010-01-22 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

118,580

Followers

3,160

Following

17,236

Tweets

9.6

Avg Engagement

376

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ParkinsonDotOrg's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-01-22
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:United States

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,212
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:6.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,212 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 220 likes and 164 retweets per tweet. Retweets are a significant part of the engagement strategy, highlighting impactful content.

6.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

19,852

Total Likes

11,079

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

11

75th Percentile

1,725

Top Tweet

0.08

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

53.5%

Original

14.4%

Replies

30.6%

Retweets

1.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

91.3%

With Links

38.3%

With #Tags

50.4%

With @Mentions

36.1%

With Emojis

243

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.27

Reply/Original Ratio

0.05

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

97.7%

Weekday Posts

2.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#move4pd (206) #parkinsons (206) #together4pd (95) #parkinsonsawarenessmonth (87) #futureofpd (81) #parkinsonsdisease (65) #take6forpd (64) #pd (55) #parkinson (45) #beaselfcaregiver (36)

Most Mentioned

@parkinsondotorg (898) @pfresearchteam (122) @parkinson (112) @michaelokun (56) @jbeck_phd (44) @bidmc_pd_center (43) @fixelinstitute (29) @nationalece (26) @parkinsonsuk (21) @michaeljfoxorg (20)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,212 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,717 (53%)
Replies 462 (14%)
Retweets 983 (31%)
Quote Tweets 50 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 983 retweets (31% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,212 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes people living with Parkinson's, caregivers, and supporters. The account also targets healthcare professionals and researchers interested in the disease.

Average

Audience Quality

20.0%

Suspicion Index

23.9%

Low-Quality %

89

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

37.7%

Empty Bio

16.8%

<10 Tweets

18.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

34.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

81.6%

No URL

10.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

26,723,867

Total Potential Reach

89

Median Follower Reach

351

75th Percentile Reach

10.8%

>1K followers

1.0%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

63.3%

Creators

6,331 accounts

19.9%

Consumers

1,992 accounts

16.8%

Dormant

1,677 accounts

280

Verified Followers

2.8% of total

10.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.16

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (145) USA (54) Chicago, IL (46) Washington, DC (45) California, USA (41) Florida, USA (39) London, England (38) Los Angeles, CA (36) Texas, USA (35) Boston, MA (31)

280

Verified Followers

2.8% of total

978

Protected Accounts

9.78% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,742 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ClevelandClinic 1,866,747 Healthcare Health, News, Tips
@katiecouric 1,683,423 Journalist Journalism, Cancer Research, Podcasting
@greggrunberg 1,187,391 Actor ACTOR, WRITER, BANDS
@Havenlust 294,053 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@BurtonBrown 269,060 Survivor Family, Cancer Survivor, Sunshine
@DWUhlfelderLaw 263,972 Lawyer Family, Law, Activism
@TheRichardLewis 239,668 Journalist Comedy, Esports, Politics
@ZagMBB 228,141 Basketball Team Basketball, March Madness, Championships
@OmarRiverosays 205,862 Meme Maker Memes, Politics, Dogs

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (424) life (318) health (281) mom (279) wife (208) lover (205) retired (188) views (179) family (161) university (158)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (24) #resist (23) #voteblue (13) #bluecrew (11) #maga (10) #blacklivesmatter (10) #neurology (10) #bitcoin (10) #1 (9) #mentalhealth (9)

6,227

Followers With Bio

3,773

Followers Without Bio

62.27%

% With Bio

37.73%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,212 analyzed

3,624

Combined Engagement

1,364

Total Likes

2,260

Total Retweets

725

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Awareness Advocacy Support Research Community Engagement Education
Parkinson's Foundat…
@ParkinsonDotOrg

Your retweet can make the difference for someone affected by Parkinson's disease! Make sure people know that they can follow our page to start living better with PD. You never know who you can help us reach 💙

2021-12-06
Retweets: 941 Likes: 784 Engagement: 1,725
Parkinson's Foundat…
@ParkinsonDotOrg

RT @ParkinsonDotOrg: Your retweet can make the difference for someone affected by Parkinson's disease! Make sure people know that they can follow our page to start living better with PD. You never know who you can help us reach 💙

2022-02-15
Retweets: 941 Likes: 0 Engagement: 941
Parkinson's Foundat…
@ParkinsonDotOrg

Retweet in support of someone caring for a loved one with Parkinson's disease. We have tons of resources to help care partners take care of their loved ones, while also taking care of themselves #BeASelfCareGiver

2021-11-03
Retweets: 162 Likes: 178 Engagement: 340
Parkinson's Foundat…
@ParkinsonDotOrg

Help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. Follow us to show your support this Parkinson's Awareness Month and beyond 📅💙 Following us already? Spread the word with your retweet!

2022-04-01
Retweets: 89 Likes: 232 Engagement: 321
Parkinson's Foundat…
@ParkinsonDotOrg

Today is World Parkinson’s Day! 🌎 Every 6 minutes, someone new is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease ⏳ #Take6forPD and help us spread awareness and resources for everyone living with PD by sharing this post 🤝 https://t.co/ZbpqmdKFn0 https://t.co/BClw1BWx3F

2023-04-11
Retweets: 127 Likes: 170 Engagement: 297

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account leverages personal stories and public figures like Michael J. Fox to increase visibility and emotional connection. Retweets are a key engagement metric, indicating the importance of user-generated advocacy. The account uses holidays and awareness months to drive consistent engagement and promote its mission.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 118,580
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @ParkinsonDotOrg reveals an growing Twitter presence with 118,580 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 9.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025