SuperWalk for a SuperCause
The Parkinson SuperWalk is
returning to London at Springbank
Gardens on September 10, celebrating
its 17th annual event in the
region. Participants have raised
over $20 million for the cause in
walks since 1990.
Aimed at raising funds for the continued research, support and advocacy on behalf of Parkinson Society Canada, the event is taking place this year in more than 90 communities coast—to—coast. The SuperWalk boasts 13,000 annual participants, including 2,000 volunteers.
"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," said Carolyn Conners, CEO of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. "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."
"Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario began with one walk in 1995, raising $11,000 and has grown to 11 volunteerdriven Walks," she continued. "We are proud and appreciative of our Southwestern Ontario community for raising $2.2 million since our beginning."
In 2010, the SuperWalk set a personal record, raising $2.8 million nationwide — including an astounding $1.4 million raised online. This year, the walk is taking place across 90 communities nationwide, and has set a goal of $3 million in funds raised.
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that sets in when the brain loses cells that produce dopamine, a chemical hormone that serves the body's sympathetic nervous system. Dopamine is a catecholamine compound (like adrenaline) and can traverse through the bloodstream, making it an important neurotransmitter and key in regulating various chemical reactions in the body.
Currently there is no cure for Parkinson's, however the money raised by the SuperWalk goes a long way. The disease affects different people to different degrees, and some symptoms, such as stiffness or fatigue, may be difficult to pinpoint, making Parkinson's a challenge to cure.
For more information or to register to participate in SuperWalk for Parkinson's, call the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario: 1- 888-851-7376, or visit parkinsonsuperwalk.ca.
Aimed at raising funds for the continued research, support and advocacy on behalf of Parkinson Society Canada, the event is taking place this year in more than 90 communities coast—to—coast. The SuperWalk boasts 13,000 annual participants, including 2,000 volunteers.
"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," said Carolyn Conners, CEO of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. "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."
"Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario began with one walk in 1995, raising $11,000 and has grown to 11 volunteerdriven Walks," she continued. "We are proud and appreciative of our Southwestern Ontario community for raising $2.2 million since our beginning."
In 2010, the SuperWalk set a personal record, raising $2.8 million nationwide — including an astounding $1.4 million raised online. This year, the walk is taking place across 90 communities nationwide, and has set a goal of $3 million in funds raised.
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that sets in when the brain loses cells that produce dopamine, a chemical hormone that serves the body's sympathetic nervous system. Dopamine is a catecholamine compound (like adrenaline) and can traverse through the bloodstream, making it an important neurotransmitter and key in regulating various chemical reactions in the body.
Currently there is no cure for Parkinson's, however the money raised by the SuperWalk goes a long way. The disease affects different people to different degrees, and some symptoms, such as stiffness or fatigue, may be difficult to pinpoint, making Parkinson's a challenge to cure.
For more information or to register to participate in SuperWalk for Parkinson's, call the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario: 1- 888-851-7376, or visit parkinsonsuperwalk.ca.
