I need YOUR help!
Thank you for visiting my Fundraising Page for the APDA Optimism Walk.
My grandmother was diagnosed when she was 40 years old, very young for a PD diagnosis ! By the time I started to visit her in Costa Rica she was far too advanced, I was about 9 years old when I first met her. I remember asking myself "How can I help grandma? What is this that she has?" Of course as a 9 year old you understand very little so by the time I started high school, I started to think about careers that could help her diagnosis. The more I looked into this diagnosis and the benefits of physical therapy I had no doubt that I needed to become a physical therapist ! It is amazing how much exercise benefits this population and the fact that it can truly slow down the progression rate is amazing ! I have been working as a PT for 3 years now and I have gained so much knowledge from various professionals to bring the best care to my folks with PD. Unfortunately, my grandmothers doctors would only modify and/or change her medications and never suggested physical therapy as medicine. I truly believe with all my soul that she would have lived a few more years if she implemented regular exercise and PT into her life.
I’m walking to make a difference for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community, and I’d love your support. Every six minutes, someone is diagnosed with PD. The funds we raise will help the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) provide:
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Local education, information, and support for people impacted by PD
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Nationwide virtual programs to keep everyone connected, no matter where they live
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Scientific research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and ultimately a cure
The more we raise, the more lives we can touch. Your donation truly matters.
It’s quick and easy to give - click the "Support Me" or "Donate Now" button. You’ll receive an automatic confirmation email, and I’ll be notified right away so I can thank you personally.
Any amount you give will bring us one step closer to better treatments, more support, and hope for the future.
Thank you for your generosity. Together, we’re making a real difference.