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Kincardine gears up for 11th annual Parkinson's SuperWalk |
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Across Canada, walkers are filled with hope for a better tomorrow as they collect pledges to help those living with Parkinson Disease s in their community. More than 13,000 walkers and 2,000 volunteers from coast-to-coast organize and take part in the SuperWalk, with a goal of raising $3-million. This year, the 11th annual Kincardine SuperWalk takes place Sunday, Sept. 11, at Victoria Park. Since 1990, Parkinson SuperWalk has raised $20 million to fund
vital research, education, support and advocacy, on behalf of the more than 100,000
Canadians with Parkinson’s and their 400,000 family, friends and
caregivers. In 2010, SuperWalk raised a record $2.8-million. Carolyn Conners, chief executive officer of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, says, “It is hard to believe that what started out as a small, single-family walk for Parkinson’s evolved into a national event that attracts family and friends from all across Canada. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario began with one walk in 1995, raising $11,000 and has grown to 11 volunteer-driven Walks. "We are proud and appreciative of our Southwestern
Ontario community for raising $2.2 million since our beginning. Clearly, this demonstrates the power of
volunteers and is proof of the communities’ growing support and need for better
services and further research to help our Parkinson’s cause.”
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Parkinson’s is a slow, progressive, neurological disorder that makes the
simplest task, such as walking or eating, overwhelmingly difficult for someone who
has the disease. The most common symptoms
are tremors or shaking, slowness in movements, muscle stiffness and problems
with balance. Other symptoms may also
include fatigue, difficulties with speech and writing, sleep disorders,
depression and cognitive changes. To register for the SuperWalk, or to find out more information about the event, check out the website at www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca, call 1-888-851-7376 or E-mail lucy.gowers@parkinsonsociety.ca Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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