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 Madison, WI 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.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time:
9am - Check-in and pre-event activities
10am - Ceremony/Walk to Follow
Location:
Warner Park Shelter | 2930 N Sherman Ave | Madison, WI
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 apdawi@apdaparkinson.org. Donations can also be mailed to APDA WI Chapter | PO Box 14381, Madison, WI 53708
Thank You Supporters
- Margaret Sommers September 2025 $100.00
- B & C Law September 2025 $52.00
- Chuck Law September 2025 $52.00
- Sue Vorpahl September 2025 $50.00
- Tom Koch September 2025 $125.00
- Amneal August 2025 $3,000.00
- Joyce Siefering August 2025 $1,040.00
- Pierce Family Foundation August 2025 $1,000.00
- Barbara Vater August 2025 $1,000.00
- Linda Carpenter August 2025 $520.00
APDA 2025 WI Optimism Walk - Madison Leaderboard
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1
Steve dunlap $1,719.80 raised
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2
Dale Slusser $1,000.00 raised
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3
Barbara Vater $1,000.00 raised
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4
Phil Schleicher $568.00 raised
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5
Colin Godding $526.00 raised
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1
PDestrians $4,071.00 raised
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2
Steve and Phil’s Tremor Trekkers. $3,356.00 raised
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3
Dunlap Family $1,745.80 raised
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4
The Good Neighbors $563.80 raised
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5
McCauley $326.80 raised
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1 Amneal $3,000.00
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2 Joyce Siefering $1,040.00
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3 Barbara Vater $1,000.00
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4 Pierce Family Foundation $1,000.00
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5 Linda Carpenter $520.00