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 APDA branded cooler bag
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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Thomas Garaventi $1,917.00 raised
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Cathi Ann Thomas $674.00 raised
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Geoff Morse $630.80 raised
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Patricia Reiss $473.20 raised
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Marie Saint-Hilaire $464.00 raised
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Team Garaventi $1,917.00 raised
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The Western Mass Optimystics $1,582.00 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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Team Papa Jay $468.00 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 Cathi Thomas $260.00
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4 Ann Della Bitta $260.00
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5 Debra Ellis $260.00
Our Supporters
- George Maroun 4 hours ago $250.00
- polly selkoe 12 hours ago
- Charlie Nicholson Bernadette! A day ago $26.00
- Angelo Dalmacio We love you, Warren and Thelma! —Carmelita, Anna, and Angelo A day ago $104.00
- Susan Zavala A day ago $100.00
- Thomas Garaventi January 2025 $1,917.00
- Bernadette Nicholson 3 weeks ago $520.00
- Thomas Mauer 2 weeks ago $260.00
- Ann Della Bitta 2 weeks ago $260.00
- Liz & Brent Powdrill Bravo, Mom! 4 weeks ago $260.00