The Peterborough Chapter of the Parkinson’s Society of Canada are pleased to announce this year’s Superwalk will take place September 8th, 2018 at Thomas A. Stewart Highschool and once again the local chapter is hoping to be among the biggest fundraisers in the country.
The 24th annual local Superwalk is the premiere event for the Parkinson’s Society’s fundraisingand awareness efforts. In the last 5 years the Peterborough Chapter has raised over $220,000 dollars to provide support for Parkinson’s sufferers and fund research.
Last year, a local team was the second highest fundraiser in the country, gathering more than $28,000.
2017’s Peterborough Superwalk raised over $52,000 alone and was 5th highest total raised in the province, the most outside the GTA and Ottawa.
Over $37 million has been raised nationally since the walk was started in 1990.
Parkinson’s SuperwalkSaturday September 8, 2018 9:00AM check-in 10:30 walk starts Thomas A. Stewart S.S.
About Parkinson Canada
Parkinson Canada provides services and education to people living with Parkinson’s disease,their families, and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Operating since 1965, the organization advocates on issues that concern the Parkinson’s community in Canada. The Parkinson Canada Research Program funds innovative research for better treatments and a cure. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada fulfils its mission through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. Parkinson Canada participates in numerous coalitions and partnerships to effectively fulfil its mission.
About Parkinson Canada SuperWalk 2018
Parkinson Canada SuperWalk provides the opportunity for participants to raise funds andawareness on behalf of all Canadians living with Parkinson’s. The national sponsor for 2018 isBurnbrae Farms. Since 1990, Parkinson SuperWalk has raised more than $38 million, which is invested in communities across Canada to provide services, education and advocacy for peopleaffected by Parkinson’s and for Parkinson’s research into improving treatments and finding acure.
For more information, including video and photo assets, visit http://donate.parkinson.ca/superwalkmedia
