Excitement Builds As Parkinson's Walk-A-Thon Nears

April 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Excitement Builds As Walk-A-Thon Nears

Excitement is growing for the annual 2013 Parkinson’s Beach Brigade Walk-A-Thon, this Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m., at Beach Park #1, in Santa Monica, CA.

Families, friends, and supporters from all over the nation prepare to make their way to the much anticipated event.

“The event has so many personal stories. There are people who have never participated before and now they and their team members are raising a lot of money. Then there are the teams that have been walking together for so many years”, according to Nessa Weinman, Director of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Disease Association.

“While we have surpassed our goal, there are plenty of spaces available for more walkers, as we raise money to support the local Parkinson’s community”, Ms. Weinman added.

Don’t miss this important and fun day. Sign up on line by 04/20/2013 11:00 pm, or register at the event.

There is a $25 registration fee that can be made online by going to:

www.ParkinsonsBeachBrigade.org,  or by mailing a sponsor form and check to APDA LA, 9854 National Blvd., #165, Los Angeles, CA 90035

The 2013 3k Walk-A-Thon will be an enjoyable day for the whole family that will make a difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The Walk-A-Thon will be great way to honor it plus enjoy a beautiful day of sunshine and a fun 3 kilometers on a path at Santa Monica Beach Park #1, 2600 Barnard Way, at the end of Ocean Park, in Santa Monica.

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA LA) is one of the 67 grass roots chapters across the country reporting to the National Headquarters of The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) in New York.

Chapter members include patients, family members, caregivers and talented individuals. Our Los Angeles chapter functions as a local liaison for communities in the Greater Los Angeles area.  In addition to raising money for research, APDA provides education, patient outreach, support groups, public awareness and promotes legislative advocacy.

The money raised from this event will be used to support research for a cure and to provide on-going education, support and referrals for those who need help now.

For more information, please contact:
Nessa Weinman at (310) 874-8722
or email: losangelesapda@yahoo.com