14th Annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk Will Be Held on April 26
- Mar 01 2008
On April 26, 2008, the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community will once again assemble in New York’s Central Park for the Parkinson’s Unity Walk (PUW). In 2007, the two-mile walk had a record 10,000 participants and raised over $1.7 million. The 2008 walk proceeds, as in past years, will support research programs at several national Parkinson’s organizations, including the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF).
The walk serves as an inspirational event, bringing together families and friends affected by PD. Additionally, the walk program features informational booths, providing updates and materials on relevant Parkinson’s issues. For example, past walks featured the Ask the Doctor Booth for those with questions about Parkinson’s as well as a PDtrials booth, where representatives spoke about the latest clinical trials. The 2008 walk program will include the presentation of the annual Alan Bonander Humanitarian Award to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Parkinson’s community.
Walkers can visit the Parkinson’s Unity Walk site to not only to register, but also to create a personalized individual or team donation page, set fundraising goals, and invite family, friends and co-workers to donate, and track their progress as the walk comes closer.
This year, booths will open at 10 AM, the program will begin at 12 PM, and the walk itself will commence at 1 PM. Because all expenses are covered by corporate sponsors, one hundred percent of donations will go directly to Parkinson’s research.
To register or find more information, call (866) PUW-WALK / (866) 789-9255 or visit www.unitywalk.org.
PDF is proud to participate in the Parkinson’s Unity Walk.
