There is strength in numbers and our team hopes you will join us in the fight against Parkinson's disease (PD) by donating today. We have set a lofty goal and we hope to beat it because we know that every dollar raised makes a difference. The more funds we can raise for the APDA Optimism Walk, the more people we can help in the local PD community, and that's more important now than ever.
As Parkinson's disease continues to affect more and more people by day, it's hard not to know someone who has been impacted by this disease in some way. When Lori's Papa Nash was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the mid-2000s, the only exposure or awareness she had of it was that Michael J. Fox also had it. She had no idea or understanding of the severity and magnitude of the illness on the person. Watching her Papa Nash as the disease progressed was, and still is, truly heartbreaking. Now, many years later, Justin's grandmother has also been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. And while many advances have been made, the disease is not slowing down. Through the experiences with Lori's Papa Nash and now with Justin's grandmother are why this cause is so close to our hearts. Our hope is that through our donations and support, we can continue to advance the research and education on this disease.
Need some encouragement?
- Every six minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- Funds raised enable the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) to continue providing local education, information, and support to those touched by PD in our community and fund scientific research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and ultimately the cure.
- The more funds we raise, the more people we can help!
You can make an easy online donation by clicking on the Roster tab, selecting a team member, and then just click on the 'Support Me' button on their fundraising page. You will automatically receive a confirmation email and we will be notified by email of your support.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. Together we are truly making a difference for those in need!