NEWS RELEASE
PARKINSON CANADA
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Dust off your most comfortable shoes and get ready to join Parkinson Canada for the 33rd annual SuperWalk on Sept. 10 [at Sunnidale Park's Dorian Parker Centre] in Barrie. Join us in person.
SuperWalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Canada, and to date, the event has raised over $40 million to fuel research, creation of support tools, and advocacy for people living with Parkinson’s.
“Events like SuperWalk enable us to deliver tailored programs and services within communities across Canada, and fund research that is furthering our understanding of Parkinson’s and seeking new treatments that help ensure people living with Parkinson’s are able to live well today,” says Karen Lee, PhD, CEO of Parkinson Canada. “This event, and the community that it helps to create, is very inspiring to those living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Together, we can have an immense impact on the services being offered, the research being done and the Canadians we’re able to help every day.”
To date, the SuperWalk has raised over $40 million to fuel research, support tools, and advocacy.
“We want to thank SuperWalk participants and volunteers who continue to raise significant funds and increase public awareness of Parkinson’s,” says Scott McMillan, director of events, Parkinson Canada. “These funds greatly impact the lives of those living with Parkinson’s, and Parkinson Canada couldn’t do the work we do without their help.”
More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s, a number expected to increase substantially in the coming years, with 30 Canadians diagnosed each day. Parkinson Canada funds critical research, provides information and support, increases awareness and advocates for improved health-care outcomes for people with Parkinson's across Canada.
Please visit www.SuperWalk.ca to register or make a donation.
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