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

Link to Google Maps

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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Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsor

Supernus Pharmaceuticals

Silver Sponsor

Medtronic
Casa de Ramana
Atrius Health
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals

Bronze Sponsor

Reliant Medical Group

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Support APDA's critical mission by becoming a sponsor, volunteer, or in-kind partner today! For more information, please reach out to bpatjane@apdaparkinson.org