Neptune Park 31st & the Boardwalk Virginia Beach, VA
9:00 am Onsite Check-in and Registration begins
9:30 am to 1:00 pm Movement and Game Activities Demonstrations and attendee participation Parkinson Disease Education Pavilion - 25 Exhibitors with great PD resources
11:30 am Optimism Walk (formerly the Boardwalk Stroll & Roll)
An important (and fun-filled) fundraising event that offers a short non-competitive walk and other family-friendly activities, prizes and more!
Walking the full distance is not mandatory! Participants can walk as much or as little as they choose.
Each Optimism Walk is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson's disease. Be a part of it!
Why Walk?
Because every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The more funds we raise, the more people we can help.
Raise $100 or more and get a free Optimism Walk t-shirt!
Funds raised enable APDA to continue providing local education and support to those touched by PD in your community and fund scientific research into the causes, prevention, treatments and ultimately the cure.
And, because it's going to be a GREAT day!
Other Details:
Fundraising is highly encouraged. We have tips and templates to help make fundraising easy to do!
Enjoy a nine-block stroll along the boardwalk
There will be exhibits, refreshments, music, demonstrations, giveaways and much more!
Rain or shine!
Download an Optimism Walk Brochure and/or Flyer to share with friends and coworkers!
For more information:
Call APDA Hampton Roads Chapter at 757-495-3062 or email apdavirginia@apdaparkinson.org
About APDA - Every day we provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease live life to the fullest. APDA is the largest grassroots network serving people with Parkinson's disease and their families.
The American Parkinson Disease Association is a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID # 13-1962771. www.apdaparkinson.org
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