Welcome to my fundraising page for APDA's Optimism Walk!  

Please help me reach my goal by making an easy online gift today:

Just click on the 'Support Me/Donate Now" button.


The money we raise goes to the Northwest Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association. It funds reasearch and supports people impacted by Parkinson’s disease through innovative services, programs, and education. 

Here is how ADPA has helped me:

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's on Halloween in 2021. (Eerie!) Soon afterward, Steve and I enrolled in the association's free 8-week course for those newly diagnosed and their partners. During those in-person sessions, we learned so much from the leaders and from volunteer guest speakers, including one who became my neurologist at UW Medicine, Dr. Yi-Han Linn. I feel so grateful to have found her through APDA.

Also, we attended the course with four other local couples. Soon we were solid friends, and we continue to gather monthly to support one another. Again, I am grateful.

Finally, APDA was there for me with a free counseling session when my health took an uncertain turn. The on-staff social worker listened to me, provided custom resources, and generally helped me through a rough patch.

As for your donation:

Any amount is appreciated. Thank you so much for pitching in!
Together, we are making a difference for those living with Parkinson's disease.

With optimism,

Karen

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  • You have earned an APDA Optimism Walk Shirt - Congratulations!
    You have earned an APDA Optimism Walk Shirt - Cong...

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $100.00 in donations

    Awarded 08/18/2024

  • You are Now Halfway to Getting an Optimism Walk Shirt!
    You are Now Halfway to Getting an Optimism Walk Sh...

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $50.00 in donations

    Awarded 08/18/2024

  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

    Awarded when a Team Member raises the most funds for their team

    Awarded 09/20/2024

  • You Reached Your Goal!
    You Reached Your Goal!

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 09/20/2024

  • Half Way to Your Goal - Keep Going!
    Half Way to Your Goal - Keep Going!

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 50 % of goal

    Awarded 09/20/2024

  • Thank You for Supporting Our Mission!
    Thank You for Supporting Our Mission!

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 09/20/2024

  • Great Job - You are Halfway to Receiving an Optimism Walk Hat!
    Great Job - You are Halfway to Receiving an Optimi...

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $250.00 in donations

    Awarded 09/20/2024

  • Fantastic - You now also get an APDA Optimism Walk Hat!
    Fantastic - You now also get an APDA Optimism Walk...

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations

    Awarded 09/20/2024

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My Supporters

  • Maureen Shadair September 2024 $26.00
  • Brian Liou Goo Karen! September 2024 $100.00
  • Stephen Adams Looking forward to the walk on Saturday.  September 2024
  • Kyle Adams September 2024 $104.00
  • Anonymous September 2024
  • Kyle Adams September 2024 $104.00
  • Karen Adams August 2024 $104.00
  • Brian Liou Goo Karen! September 2024 $100.00
  • Maureen Shadair September 2024 $26.00

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