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 Northern CT 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, May 17, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - Check-in and pre-event activities
11:00 am - Ceremony/Walk to Follow
Location:
Farmington Polo Club | 162 Town Farm Rd | Farmington, CT
Earn our great incentive prizes along the way!
Raise $100+ Receive an Optimism Walk Shirt
Raise $500+ Receive an APDA branded 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 apdact@apdaparkinson.org. Donations can also be mailed to APDA CT Chapter | PO Box 248, Shelton, CT 06484
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APDA 2025 Connecticut Optimism Walk - Farmington Leaderboard
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Joanne Berlinski $2,054.00 raised
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DANA GORDON $1,640.05 raised
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Kim Jacobsen $1,259.25 raised
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Louise LaButis $974.80 raised
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Patricia Jones $780.00 raised
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Shelley Yerger $618.00 raised
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Gerry Pinney $616.57 raised
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Janis Savage $500.00 raised
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Robert Caroti $471.16 raised
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Heather Pierce $360.00 raised
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Bearingstar Insurance $3,895.00 raised
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Team Louise & Kim $3,717.18 raised
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Bare Bones Boxing / Rock Steady $2,260.69 raised
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ROCkin’ Rollers $1,084.00 raised
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UConn Health Warriors $902.57 raised
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Yale Movement Disorder Team $862.48 raised
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Suffield Rock Steady $832.00 raised
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Team MFWP $691.20 raised
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Shelley's Steady Strides $670.00 raised
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Parkies and Friends $572.00 raised
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1 Facebook Donor $641.18
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2 Anonymous $600.00
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3 Robert Gill $520.00
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4 Janis Savage $500.00
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5 Joanne Berlinski $500.00
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6 Heather Pierce $260.00
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7 Richard Herbek $260.00
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8 Lovelina Tetteh $260.00
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9 Arbella Insurance $250.00
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10 Jennifer Lajoie $250.00
Our Supporters
- Melissa Voket 39 minutes ago $52.00
- Sandra Marinan 3 hours ago $104.00
- Volkswagen of America, Inc. 4 hours ago
- Emily Fairbairn 4 hours ago
- Facebook Donor 19 hours ago $100.00
- Gail Gordon 20 hours ago
- Michael & Sarah Accorsi 20 hours ago $104.00
- Sophie Holmes 23 hours ago $20.80
- Sandra Spilecki A day ago $20.80
- Facebook Donor A day ago $31.11
- Facebook Donor 4 weeks ago $641.18
- Anonymous 1 week ago $600.00
- Anonymous 1 week ago $600.00
- Robert Gill I wish I could physically be there to walk with you and support a Parkinson’s awareness. But just know that you don’t walk alone I’ll always be there to support you. 3 weeks ago $520.00
- Janis Savage 3 weeks ago $500.00
- Joanne Berlinski 4 weeks ago $500.00
- Lovelina Tetteh Angels Of Love Homecare, Manchester Ct. A day ago $260.00
- Richard Herbek 4 weeks ago $260.00
- Heather Pierce January 2025 $260.00
- Arbella Insurance Last month $250.00
Our Newest Participants
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Melissa Voket $0.00 raised
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Sophie Holmes $20.80 raised
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Raiza Rivera $0.00 raised
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Beata McAuliffe $0.00 raised
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John Martin $0.00 raised
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Kathy Martin $104.00 raised
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Amar Patel $104.00 raised
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Miriam Engel $73.44 raised
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Kathy & Don Corkum $0.00 raised
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Andrea Ketter $0.00 raised
Recent Activity
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Melissa Voket joined Shelley's Steady Strides
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Melissa Voket donated $52.00 to Shelley Yerger
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Sandra Marinan joined ROCkin’ Rollers
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Sandra Marinan has earned the You Reached Your Goal! Badge
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Sandra Marinan has earned the You have earned an APDA Optimism Walk Shirt - Congratulations! Badge
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