People across Southwestern Ontario are coming together this September to support those living with Parkinson’s disease. The “Parkinson’s Walk” is an annual event that raises money and awareness for Parkinson’s disease research and local programs. A local walk will be held on September 8th in Grand Bend, starting at 1pm at the Grand Bend Art Centre.
This year, walks will be held in various towns and cities across the region, including London, Windsor, Sarnia, and Chatham. Participants can walk in person or choose to join virtually from their own location.
Community Engagement Coordinator, Stephen Owen, explains the event.
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. There is no cure, and about 40,000 people in Ontario are living with this disease.
Anyone can take part in the Parkinson’s Walk, whether by joining an existing walk, creating a new team, or making a donation. The event encourages families, friends, and community members to come together for a good cause. Walkers can register online and collect donations through a personal fundraising page.
The funds raised from the walk will help provide services and support for people with Parkinson’s, as well as help fund research to find better treatments and hopefully one day, a cure.
There is also a walk in Goderich on Saturday, September 7th, at the Rotary Cove Pavilion #4, starting at 10am.
To find a walk near you or to sign up, visit the official website at walkforpd.ca.
Written by: K. Milhomens
