The community is coming together this weekend to support those living with Parkinson’s disease.
Kemptville is hosting its first Parkinson Canada SuperWalk on Sunday at the Armoury building on Reuben Crescent with registered participants collecting donations to go towards helping those living with the progressive brain disorder that affects movement, balance and other body functions.
Organizers initially set a goal of $35,000 for the event but say they have collected over $36,000 so far and expect to bring in over $40,000 in total.
Organizer Nancy Miller-Mckenzie tells the Vista Radio Newsroom that the event serves an important purpose in educating the public about the disease.
“In our midst we have some people that are very lonely because they feel isolated with Parkinson’s. I don’t think Parkinson’s Canada has got enough support yet but these walks certainly help them go in that direction.”
People can still register to talk part on the day of the event with sign-up scheduled for 10 a.m., opening ceremony at 11 a.m. and the walk beginning at 11:15 a.m.
There will also be a lunch at noon as well as live music.
Organizer Diana Tallman tells the Vista Radio Newsroom that her husband is one of those living with the disease and the number of those who are is on the rise.
“Right now, there’s 120 thousand Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. By 2030 they project it to be 150 thousand.”
More information on the walk can be found on the event’swebsite.
