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 $8,520.40 raised
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DANA GORDON $5,652.41 raised
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Bob Finch $4,000.00 raised
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Mya Michaud $3,738.76 raised
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Louise LaButis $2,572.60 raised
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Shelley Yerger $2,267.60 raised
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Robert Caroti $1,983.36 raised
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Kim Jacobsen $1,909.63 raised
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Michael Michaud $1,681.95 raised
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Olivia Baker $1,458.40 raised
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Bearingstar Insurance $11,731.40 raised
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Bare Bones Boxing / Rock Steady $8,878.05 raised
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Team Louise & Kim $7,527.36 raised
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Team Special Care $6,087.60 raised
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Team Parky Mike $5,420.71 raised
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UConn Health Warriors $4,258.88 raised
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ROCkin’ Rollers $3,927.60 raised
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Parkies and Friends $3,446.33 raised
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Everbrook Senior Living Team $3,368.00 raised
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Shelley's Steady Strides $2,777.60 raised
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1 Karen Mendoza $2,500.00
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2 Anonymous $1,400.00
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3 Joanne Berlinski $1,400.00
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4 Evergreen Woods $1,145.00
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5 Joanne Berlinski $1,100.00
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6 William Kropp $1,040.00
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7 Facebook Donor $1,000.00
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8 Anonymous $935.00
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9 Michael Michaud $856.96
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10 Holly Seymour $845.00
Our Supporters
- ArcelorMittal USA Keep fighting mom. September 2025 $250.00
- Anonymous August 2025
- Carleen Lindsey August 2025
- Anonymous August 2025
- Anonymous July 2025
- Anonymous July 2025
- Anonymous July 2025
- Jaime Sanchez July 2025 $500.00
- Lorraine Swaika July 2025 $104.00
- Anonymous June 2025
- Karen Mendoza May 2025 $2,500.00
- Joanne Berlinski May 2025 $1,400.00
- Anonymous May 2025 $1,400.00
- Evergreen Woods April 2025 $1,145.00
- Joanne Berlinski Thank you for your generous donations to our Penny Auction! May 2025 $1,100.00
- William Kropp May 2025 $1,040.00
- Facebook Donor May 2025 $1,000.00
- Anonymous Designer Bag Bingo May 2025 $935.00
- Michael Michaud Proceeds from the Bake Sale May 2025 $856.96
- Holly Seymour Pinot for Parkinson's event May 2025 $845.00
Our Newest Participants
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Ronnie Dooley $0.00 raised
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Bob Finch $4,000.00 raised
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Renita Hilse $10.00 raised
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Tina George $50.00 raised
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Kara Brobston $0.00 raised
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Alex Hennessy $100.00 raised
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William Engelhart $0.00 raised
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Mark Snyder $100.00 raised
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Mayallys Mendoza $0.00 raised
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Augusta Ozdemirer $0.00 raised
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