WE need YOUR help!
Thank you for visiting my Fundraising Page for the 2026 Cape Cod APDA Optimism Walk.
I’m walking to make a difference for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community, and I’d love your support. PD has become the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease globally, even outpacing Alzheimer's. 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.
My connection to Parkinson's on the Cape started when I became certified in the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program through the Parkinson Voice Project as a speech-language pathologist 2 years ago. I've since started a free monthly SPEAK OUT! Group for those enrolled in or who have completed the program in Hyannis. We have an active and fabulous group of about 8 people with PD currently, and we continue to grow! I also treat swallowing and cough dysfunction in people with PD. My mission is to identify swallowing, cough, speech and voice problem EARLY, so I can help people stay STRONGER FOR LONGER!!
Thank you for your generosity.