Early Access — Pilot Program
Live near a golf course? Sentinel helps protect you from hidden pesticide risks.
Track your exposure, understand your Parkinson's risk, and be ready if legal or policy action is needed.
- Monitor your environment and exposures over time.
- Turn your data into evidence that counts.
- Join a protected cohort, not a silent statistic.
01 — The Problem
Pesticides, golf courses, and Parkinson's — what's going on?
Many golf courses apply pesticides and herbicides in quantities far exceeding typical residential or agricultural use. These chemicals can migrate into surrounding soil, groundwater, and air — reaching the homes and gardens of nearby residents without any warning or disclosure.
Emerging peer-reviewed research suggests a dose-dependent link between proximity to golf courses and elevated Parkinson's disease risk. Studies have found that people living within a mile of a golf course face measurably higher rates of diagnosis, particularly when those courses draw from the same water sources used by households.
Yet individual families have almost no way to protect themselves. They don't track their exposures over time. They only hear about class action lawsuits years after the damage is done. And on their own, they have almost no leverage against large golf course operators or chemical manufacturers.
Key Research — 2025
The Lancet NeurologyA landmark 2025 review in The Lancet Neurology by Dorsey, Tanner, Bloem et al. confirms that environmental factors — not genetics — play the dominant role in causing Parkinson's disease, with pesticides identified as the primary toxicant class. The authors explicitly call for "improved measurement of toxicant exposure in individuals" as a key prevention strategy.
126%
higher Parkinson's risk within 1 mile of a golf course
16,000+
golf courses in the US alone, most adjacent to homes
Landmark research confirms what Sentinel is built on.
Dorsey, De Miranda, Bloem, Tanner et al. — University of Rochester · UC San Francisco · Radboud University · and others
"Environmental toxicants and Parkinson's disease: recent evidence, risks, and prevention opportunities"
Lancet Neurol. 2025 Nov;24(11):976–986. DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00287-X
Dominant
Role of environment
Large-scale genetic studies confirm environmental factors — not genetics — play the dominant role in causing Parkinson's disease.
#1
Toxicant class
Pesticides are identified as the primary class of environmental toxicants implicated in Parkinson's disease development.
Largely
Preventable
The authors conclude that Parkinson's disease could be largely preventable with improved exposure measurement and policy action.
"The global burden of Parkinson's disease is rising. Large-scale genetic studies have confirmed that extrinsic or environmental factors, rather than genetic predisposition, play a dominant role in its cause. Increasing evidence implicates three classes of toxicants — certain pesticides, the dry-cleaning chemicals trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene, and air pollution — in the development of Parkinson's disease. These toxicants are widely prevalent, impair mitochondrial or lysosomal function, or both, and contribute to, if not cause, the disease. Parkinson's disease could be thus largely preventable."
"…improved measurement of toxicant exposure in individuals and the environment… can precipitate the fall of the burden of Parkinson's disease."
— Dorsey et al., Lancet Neurology, 2025
The researchers' call for "improved measurement of toxicant exposure in individuals" is precisely Sentinel's mission. We provide the personal exposure tracking infrastructure that this landmark study identifies as essential to reducing the Parkinson's burden.
02 — How It Works
How Sentinel works for you
Track your environment and health
- Share where you live and information about nearby golf courses.
- Optionally log basic health changes or concerns over time.
- Your data is encrypted and stays under your control.
Turn your data into legal-grade evidence
- Sentinel time-stamps and structures your information securely.
- We help build a clear picture of exposure patterns for your area.
- This evidence can support future legal, medical, or policy actions.
Join a protected cohort
- You're no longer isolated — you're part of a group facing the same risks.
- If credible legal or regulatory actions arise, you can be quickly informed and pre-positioned.
- You may be able to participate in remedies or settlements if harm is proven.
Sentinel does not sell your personal data. You control what's shared and when.
04 — Citizen Activation
Help build the case — and share in the upside
Sentinel only works if citizens are active participants, not just data points. We're building tools so that people living with risk can measure what matters, push for change, and participate in the value created when evidence leads to real-world action.
The Citizen Science Pack
$12 / monthFor people who want to go beyond tracking and actively contribute to the science. Your pack includes everything you need to become a credible local sentinel — shipped to your door.
Test Kit
Professional-grade water, soil & air sampling kit with pre-paid lab return envelope
Information Briefing
A plain-English guide to what you're testing for, why it matters, and how to read your results
Activation Community
Private access to a network of fellow citizen scientists — share findings, coordinate sampling days, and amplify impact
✦ Citizen Science Pack is available as a standalone add-on or included in Guardian tier
Become a Local Sentinel
Join a local cohort of residents near golf courses, industrial sites, or high-traffic roads. Contribute simple, regular inputs — and get something real back.
You contribute
- →Short surveys on health and symptoms
- →Reports of spraying, smells, water quality concerns
- →Optional: results from local lab tests or sensors
You receive
- A clearer risk picture for your specific area
- Early access to legal, medical & advocacy updates
- A vote in what Sentinel investigates next
Host a Community Sampling Project
Organise or join a neighbourhood sampling day — water, soil, air, or food. Co-designed protocols with researchers and lawyers mean your data actually counts.
You contribute
- →Coordinate a local sampling event in your area
- →Collect water, soil, air or food samples
- →Submit findings through Sentinel's guided protocol
You receive
- Sentinel provides playbooks and simple tools
- Expert interpretation of your local results
- Your findings connected to national & global patterns
Citizen Partners & Revenue Share
When your anonymised, consented data helps build a successful legal case or underpin an investment thesis, Sentinel returns a fair share of that value to you.
You contribute
- →Consent to anonymised data use in legal & research contexts
- →Participate in funded pilots and research collaborations
- →Help build the evidentiary record that creates leverage
You receive
- Discounted or free access to Sentinel services
- Direct participation in settlement pools where law permits
- Community funds for local health & remediation projects
Join the Founding Cohort
We're forming our first Founding Cohort of citizen partners — starting with people living near golf courses concerned about pesticides and Parkinson's. As a founding member, you'll shape what we measure, test early tools, and help define how citizens should be rewarded when evidence leads to real-world change.
Limited places — first come, first considered
03 — Why Join Now
Why join now, before anything goes wrong?
Get a simple risk dashboard about where you live relative to golf courses and known pesticide use.
Receive plain-language alerts when new research, legal cases, or regulations affect your area.
Keep a private, time-stamped history of your concerns and symptoms — before you forget details.
Be ready with organized evidence if you or your family ever need to talk to a doctor, lawyer, or advocate.
04 — Privacy & Trust
Your data, your control.
Sentinel is built on a privacy-first model. We believe that the people bearing the health risks should be the ones who benefit — not corporations, not data brokers.
Your personal data is encrypted at rest and in transit using modern standards.
You choose what, if anything, can be shared with lawyers, researchers, or advocates.
Any revenue from successful legal actions or research partnerships will include a fair share for participating citizens whenever possible.
Sentinel will never sell your personal data to third parties, advertisers, or data brokers.
05 — Our Partners
Built with researchers, lawyers, and advocates
Sentinel is not a solo effort. We are building a coalition of credible partners who share our commitment to citizen protection, scientific rigor, and legal accountability.
Researchers
Sentinel collaborates with Parkinson's disease specialists and environmental health scientists studying the long-term effects of pesticide exposure on neurological outcomes.
Partner institutions to be announcedPlaintiff-Side Law Firms
We work with law firms that specialize in environmental and toxic tort litigation — attorneys who represent individuals and communities, not corporations.
Legal partners to be announcedAdvocacy Groups
Sentinel is aligned with organizations focused on environmental justice, public health transparency, and the rights of communities to know what they're being exposed to.
Advocacy partners to be announcedDon't wait until it's too late to start your record.
The earlier you join, the stronger your documentation — and the better positioned you'll be if action becomes possible.
08 — Pricing
Protection that pays for itself
The average Parkinson's diagnosis costs $25,600 per year in care costs. Sentinel Guardian costs less than $1.10 a day. Or start as a Citizen Scientist for $12 — and help build the evidence that changes things.
Sentinel Watch
Know your risk before it's too late
Valued at $97/month — free during pilot
- Personal Exposure Log
Track symptoms, dates, wind direction & spray events
- Golf Course Proximity Score
Instant risk rating for your home address
- Monthly Research Digest
Curated science delivered to your inbox
- Community Forum Access
Connect with others in similar situations
- Basic Health Timeline
Visualise your exposure history over time
Free while in pilot program
Citizen Scientist
Measure what matters. Become part of the evidence.
Billed $99/year
Real-world value: $240/year
- Everything in Watch
- Professional Test Kit
Water, soil & air sampling with pre-paid lab return envelope
- Information Briefing Pack
Plain-English guide to what you're testing for and how to read results
- Activation Community Access
Private network of fellow citizen scientists — share findings, coordinate sampling days
- Citizen Science Dashboard
See how your local data connects to national patterns
- Founding Cohort Eligibility
Priority consideration for the first research & legal cohort
Physical kit shipped to your door
Sentinel Shield
Turn your data into evidence that counts
Billed $149/year
Real-world value: $497/month
- Everything in Watch
- Legal-Grade Exposure Reports
Downloadable PDFs formatted for attorneys
- Pesticide Application Alerts
Notified within 24h of applications near you
- Health Correlation Dashboard
See patterns between exposures and symptoms
- Priority Research Updates
New studies flagged and explained for you
- 1 Free Legal Consultation Referral
Matched to a specialist attorney in your state — worth $350
- Lifetime Data Export (CSV/PDF)
Your records are yours to keep forever
Save $79 with annual billing
Sentinel Guardian
The full protection system — legal, scientific & community
Billed $399/year
Real-world value: $2,400/year
- Everything in Shield
- Citizen Science Pack Included
Test kit, briefing & community — shipped monthly
- Cohort Inclusion
Your data contributes to peer-reviewed research
- Class Action Eligibility Tracking
We monitor active cases you may qualify for
- Dedicated Case Manager
A real human reviews your file quarterly
- Revenue Share Eligibility
Participate in settlement pools & outcome fees where law permits
- Expert Network Access
Direct Q&A with environmental health researchers
- Family Coverage (up to 4 members)
- Founding Member Badge
Permanent recognition as a Sentinel pioneer
30-day full refund, no questions asked
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try any paid plan risk-free. If you're not satisfied within 30 days, we'll refund every cent — no questions asked.
09 — Early Access
Be part of the first protected cohort
We're starting with a focused pilot: people living near golf courses who are concerned about Parkinson's and pesticides.
By joining early, you help shape the product, influence research priorities, and strengthen the case for better protections. If you want to go further, tell us — we're looking for active citizen partners to help build the evidence.
07 — FAQ
Questions you might have
If you don't see your question here, you can reach us through the waitlist form and we'll get back to you.
No. Sentinel is a data and citizen-protection platform that helps you organize evidence and connect with qualified legal partners when appropriate. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice.
No. There are no guarantees of legal outcomes. Sentinel helps you be prepared and informed — not promised a specific result. The value of joining is in documentation, awareness, and being positioned to act if credible opportunities arise.
No. You can start with just your location and basic information. Additional health data is always optional and entirely under your control. You decide what to share, with whom, and when.
We use modern encryption and strict access controls. Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You decide what can be shared and with whom — nothing leaves your account without your explicit consent.
During the pilot program, we may offer free or discounted early access in exchange for your feedback. Pricing for the full service will be announced before the pilot concludes, and early members will receive preferential terms.
Yes. We'll focus first on golf course communities, but you can join the list to hear about future Sentinel programs covering other environmental health concerns.
Sentinel is proactive, not reactive. Class action sites typically appear after harm is already documented and litigation has begun. Sentinel helps you build your record now — before anything happens — so you're in a much stronger position if action ever becomes possible.