Join us for the APDA Optimism Walk & 5K Fun Run!
Walkers will come together nationwide in 2025 to step towards supporting all people affected by Parkinson's disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Rhode Island Walk & 5K Fun Run 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 27, 2025
Time:
9am - Check-in and pre-event activities
10am - 5K Fun Run begins
- The Fun Run is an unofficial 5k route; small prizes will be presented to the first male, first female, and first youth across the finish line!
11am - Walk begins
Location:
Warwick City Park | Stephen O-Conner Blvd | Warwick, RI
Well-socialized and leashed dogs are permitted. Rain or shine!
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 apdari@apdaparkinson.org. Donations can also be mailed to APDA RI Chapter | PO Box 114098, North Providence, RI 02911
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APDA 2025 Rhode Island Optimism Walk & 5K Fun Run Leaderboard
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Joseph Golomboski $2,067.54 raised
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Alicia Golomboski $1,645.00 raised
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Daniel Shine $676.00 raised
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TERRENCE LEARY $600.00 raised
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Jordan Juzwiak $590.00 raised
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Paul Harrison $260.00 raised
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Beth Cregan $104.00 raised
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Kendra Nadeau $104.00 raised
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Elaine Cascio $52.00 raised
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Jenn Vincent $52.00 raised
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Team Golomboski $4,076.54 raised
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Shinesters $676.00 raised
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pdbuzzNPT $662.80 raised
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Team Terry $652.00 raised
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RICABOR $260.00 raised
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Pam's People $233.00 raised
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P.D. Fight Club $104.00 raised
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Arthur's Asphalt Cowboys $52.00 raised
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Team Mach $35.83 raised
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Nonno's Fighting Irish $0.00 raised
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1 Abbott Neuromodulation $1,500.00
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2 Funny 4 Funds Donation $1,337.54
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3 Maria Kishfy $1,050.00
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4 Terry Leary $600.00
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5 NPT HealthWorks $590.00
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6 R.A.D. Realty LLC $250.00
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7 Joseph Golomboski $245.00
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8 Jessica & Justin Alves $210.00
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9 Lake Taco $150.00
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10 Sandra Macleod $109.20
Our Newest Participants
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Robert Blood $0.00 raised
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Emily Shine-Blood $0.00 raised
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Sally Kaczynski $0.00 raised
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Joe Greene $0.00 raised
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Thomas Christensen $0.00 raised
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Beth Cregan $104.00 raised
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sam kaczynski $0.00 raised
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Emily Kaczynski $0.00 raised
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Pamela Kaczynski $0.00 raised
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james kaczynski $0.00 raised
Our Supporters
- Maura Allen A day ago $52.00
- Beth Cerbone Wish we could be there to walk with you. Hope Team Shinesters sees lots of butterflies for Katherine on September 27th. Love you Dan, Emily and Bob A day ago
- Maureen Murphy 2 weeks ago $52.00
- Luke Davis 3 weeks ago $52.00
- Anonymous 4 weeks ago
- Christine Clarkin 4 weeks ago $26.00
- Carol LaRiviere Paul, I have a brother in-law and a sister in-law both suffering from Parkinsons. Thank you for what you are doing to bring awareness to this disease. Last month $52.00
- Thomas Christensen Last month $104.00
- Beth Cregan Last month $104.00
- Anonymous Last month $25.00
- Abbott Neuromodulation April 2025 $1,500.00
- Funny 4 Funds Donation Last month $1,337.54
- Maria Kishfy Comedy Fundraiser Last month $1,050.00
- Terry Leary Last month $600.00
- NPT HealthWorks April 2025 $590.00
- R.A.D. Realty LLC Last month $250.00
- Joseph Golomboski Funny 4 Funds Vacation Fundraising Last month $245.00
- Jessica & Justin Alves Last month $210.00
- Lake Taco Last month $150.00
- Sandra Macleod April 2025 $109.20
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