Sole Support For Parkinson's Brings Community Together (Photo) - 08/29/23
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) will host its annual awareness walk and fundraiser, Sole Support for Parkinson’s at Drake Park on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The annual event brings people whose lives are impacted by a Parkinson’s diagnosis together with a caring and supportive community for a walk along the riverfront spreading awareness about this neurodegenerative disease with no cure. Funds raised remain in the local community to help people living with the disease through Parkinson’s Resources (PRO) exercise, education, and wellness programs.
Sole Supporters, such as Redmond resident Keith Sides, look forward to participating this year. Sides, a client of PRO and captain for the walk team, Impact PD shares “When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the experience can be very isolating. Not only for the patient, but also his or her family. Sole Support brings our families together, is an opportunity to learn about local resources and experience a resilient and supportive community.”
People living with Parkinson’s disease and their families and supporters from across Central Oregon will participate in this year’s event to show their support and spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease. Registration is required but free.
- Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Drake Park
- On-site registration and check in opens at noon – Walk begins at 1:30pm
- ~1k and ~5k routes are walker and wheelchair friendly
- Registration is free – fundraising is encouraged
To register, find out more, or donate, go to: www.solesupport.org or call 800.426.6806
About Parkinson’s Resources:
Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO) is a donor supported non-profit with the sole mission of advancing the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, their families and caregivers. With three office locations (Bend, Eugene, Beaverton), PRO provides direct care and support of thousands of families in Oregon and SW Washington. Working to address issues faced by Parkinson’s patients and their families, we can significantly improve the quality of life for all touched by this disease.
To find out more about PRO's services or to support our programs, go to: www.parkinsonsresources.org
