Every year, 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It’s a devastating disease that causes degeneration in the part of the brain that helps to control movements. Many people with treatable symptoms can go undiagnosed for years, some even decades. The earlier Parkinson’s is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin increasing the potential for better health outcomes.
One of the earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease, is loss of the sense of smell. Commonly affected scents are peppermint, anise, and coffee.
So what if a humble cup of coffee could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease?
On National Coffee Day, McCann Health New York set out to make coffee a powerful tool in early Parkinson’s detection. We partnered with coffee shops across America and created characters to educate us all on the importance of early diagnosis. With coffee sleeves, lids, posters, tent cards, coasters, and an interactive website, people were able to learn the signs of Parkinson’s and when it may be time to see a doctor. This activation followed a hugely successful pilot program at the World Parkinson’s congress in Japan targeting both consumers and health care professionals.
Creative
Matt Eastwood: Global Chief Creative Officer
June Laffey: Chief Creative Officer
Zuzana Zaloudek: VP, Associate Creative Director
Ben Bartholomew: VP, Creative Director, Digital
Brice Rothenberg: Copywriter
Matt Sherring: Associate Creative Director
Meghan Patenaude: Group Art Supervisor
Samantha Cherif: Group Copy Supervisor
Sean Takach: Associate Creative Director, Design
Ivan Habalic: Senior Digital Designer
Binh Tran: Associate Creative Director, Digital
Man Kim: Senior Art Director
Account
Maria Cabrera: VP, Account Director
Medical Strategy
Whitney Winter: VP, Medical Strategy
Print Production
David Lacey: Senior Production Manager
Chi Vuong: Composite Design Artist
Strategy
Anna Gaudio: Experience Strategy Director
Production
Ed Zazzera: SVP, Director of Integrated Production
Eva Pipa: Producer
Eddie Danino: Producer
Project Management
Regine Leconte: Senior Project Manager
Nancy Davis: Project Coordinator
Editorial
David Shapiro: Senior Medical Editor
