Join us for the 39th Annual Massachusetts 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 programs 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 Opening ceremony and walk
*The walk route is wheelchair accessible (walk as much or as little as you choose)!
Location:
Bowditch Field | 475 Union Ave | Framingham, MA | Link to Google Maps
Earn our great incentive prizes along the way!
Raise $100+ Receive an Optimism Walk Shirt
Raise $500+ Receive an APDA 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 Jessica at jvanderstad@apdaparkinson.org. Donations can also be mailed to: APDA MA Chapter | 85 East Concord Street, Ground Floor - Boston, MA 02118
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Top Fundraisers
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Jordan Rich $15,079.44 raised
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Mark Rosen $5,000.00 raised
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Anita Wassersug $2,661.20 raised
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Ed Vivier $2,550.20 raised
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Cara Gomes $1,949.60 raised
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Jordan’s Trailblazers $16,577.76 raised
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Team Dominachin $16,052.00 raised
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Western Mass Movers and Shakers $5,323.40 raised
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Team Papa Jay $3,203.20 raised
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Butch's Brigade $3,062.40 raised
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1 Jason Berg $8,000.00
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2 Thomas Garaventi $1,917.00
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3 Jennifer Decker $1,040.00
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4 ellen richstone $1,040.00
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5 Linda Welch $566.80
Top Teams
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Jordan’s Trailblazers $16,577.76 raised
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2
Team Dominachin $16,052.00 raised
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3
Western Mass Movers and Shakers $5,323.40 raised
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4
Team Papa Jay $3,203.20 raised
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5
Butch's Brigade $3,062.40 raised
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1 Jason Berg $8,000.00
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2 Thomas Garaventi $1,917.00
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3 Jennifer Decker $1,040.00
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4 ellen richstone $1,040.00
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5 Linda Welch $566.80