The John Arena Foundation is a program of the World Pizza Champions, a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to enrich the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions that affect movement through empowering, hands-on culinary experiences.

In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, the program develops pizza-making classes and other culinary and social activities that give participants and their caregivers opportunities to learn new skills, express creativity, and connect with others.

By bringing people together through food, the John Arena Foundation seeks to build confidence, encourage active engagement, and enhance quality of life for participants and their families.