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 $7,198.40 raised
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DANA GORDON $4,802.41 raised
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Mya Michaud $2,451.76 raised
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Louise LaButis $2,156.60 raised
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Kim Jacobsen $1,848.32 raised
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Shelley Yerger $1,646.00 raised
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Robert Caroti $1,420.16 raised
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Deborah Carey $1,299.00 raised
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Olivia Baker $1,212.80 raised
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Frank Rende $1,182.40 raised
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Bearingstar Insurance $10,409.40 raised
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Team Louise & Kim $6,868.05 raised
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Bare Bones Boxing / Rock Steady $6,760.05 raised
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Team Special Care $4,309.44 raised
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UConn Health Warriors $4,206.88 raised
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ROCkin’ Rollers $3,543.60 raised
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Parkies and Friends $3,321.53 raised
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Team Parky Mike $2,655.76 raised
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Shelley's Steady Strides $1,821.80 raised
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Suffield Rock Steady $1,719.00 raised
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1 Karen Mendoza $2,500.00
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2 Evergreen Woods $2,045.00
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3 Anonymous $1,400.00
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4 Joanne Berlinski $1,400.00
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5 William Kropp $1,040.00
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6 Anonymous $935.00
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7 Michael Michaud $856.96
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8 Taylor Lajeunesse $693.68
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9 Facebook Donor $641.18
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10 Anonymous $600.00
Our Supporters
- Beth Dunn 3 minutes ago $104.00
- Travelers Insurance 10 minutes ago $50.00
- Keith Miller 10 minutes ago $52.00
- Evernorth Health, Inc. 34 minutes ago $50.00
- Michael & Jennifer Pettine 34 minutes ago $52.00
- Laura Martorello I walk and supportive, my dear friend who just passed recently Gary Adams. This awful disease needs to be controlled and we need to find more ways to support our patients with Parkinson’s. Let’s find a cure NOW!!! 53 minutes ago $200.00
- Sikorsky Aircraft 2 hours ago $100.00
- Erika Kukucka 2 hours ago $104.00
- Nan and Gerry Smyder 2 hours ago $150.00
- Lisa Lott 2 hours ago $52.00
- Karen Mendoza 5 hours ago $2,500.00
- Evergreen Woods 4 weeks ago $2,045.00
- Joanne Berlinski 12 hours ago $1,400.00
- Anonymous 2 weeks ago $1,400.00
- William Kropp 2 weeks ago $1,040.00
- Anonymous Designer Bag Bingo 2 weeks ago $935.00
- Michael Michaud Proceeds from the Bake Sale 2 weeks ago $856.96
- Disney Proceeds from the Bake Sale A day ago $824.00
- Taylor Lajeunesse 2 weeks ago $693.68
- Facebook Donor Last month $641.18
Our Newest Participants
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Krista Smith $20.80 raised
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Jill Piv $0.00 raised
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Alison Fiske $280.80 raised
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Dorothy Root $0.00 raised
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Stephen Parker $0.00 raised
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Tricia Parker $20.80 raised
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Clayton Corto $0.00 raised
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Duarte Machado $105.00 raised
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Sofia Soriano $0.00 raised
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Lauren Miller $0.00 raised
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Team Parky Mike has reached their fundraising goal of $1,500.00!
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