Join us for the APDA Optimism Walk!
Walkers will come together nationwide in 2025 to step towards supporting all people affected by Parkinson's disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Massachusetts Walk will go directly toward the local community, expanding local program and services to help more people with Parkinson's disease live life to the fullest, as well as fund cutting-edge research to help find better treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
11am - Check-in and pre-event activities
12pm - Ceremony and walk
Location:
Bowditch Field | 475 Union Ave | Framingham, MA
The walk route is wheelchair accessible (walk as much or as little as you choose!)
Earn our great incentive prizes along the way!
Raise $100+ Receive an Optimism Walk Shirt
Raise $500+ Receive an Optimism Walk elite fundraiser prize
Raise $1,000+ Become a Circle of Optimism Member where you will by recognized during the Opening Ceremony and receive a medal
For more information: please email bpatjane@apdaparkinson.org. Donations can also be mailed to APDA MA Chapter | 85 East Concord Street, Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02118
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APDA 2025 Massachusetts Optimism Walk Leaderboard
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1
Thomas Garaventi $1,917.00 raised
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Cathi Ann Thomas $674.00 raised
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3
Patricia Reiss $473.20 raised
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Marie Saint-Hilaire $464.00 raised
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Bernadette DellaBitta Nicholson $364.00 raised
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Team Garaventi $1,917.00 raised
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The Western Mass Optimystics $1,456.00 raised
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BUMC Neurology $1,294.00 raised
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Western Mass Movers and Shakers $837.20 raised
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UMass Neurology $358.80 raised
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1 Thomas Garaventi $1,917.00
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2 Bernadette Nicholson $520.00
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3 Thomas Mauer $260.00
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4 Liz & Brent Powdrill $260.00
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5 Cathi Thomas $260.00
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- Thomas Garaventi January 2025 $1,917.00
- Bernadette Nicholson 2 weeks ago $520.00
- Thomas Mauer 1 week ago $260.00
- Ann Della Bitta 1 week ago $260.00
- Liz & Brent Powdrill Bravo, Mom! 3 weeks ago $260.00