Unity Walk Update
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My local support team Young Onset of Westchester New York has raised over $15,000 so far this year. The Walk is on Saturday APRIL 27TH in New York City central Park all are welcome to walk with us. Please take a moment to read my appeal.
I was diagnosed in 2004, I was 45 years old - a husband, a father to a fourteen year old daughter, and was an otherwise a fairly healthy man. The neurologist said “We believe you have Parkinsons disease.” I had genetic testing done and surprisingly I have none of the major genetic markers the doctors expected. I had intimate knowledge about PD as my father suffered with it for 20 years. It took me time to digest the fact that I had it too.
My reaction to being diagnosed was not unique,
ranging from denial to eventual acceptance.
In 2006, my wife convinced me to come with her to a local Parkinson group meeting. Since it was a rainy night and there was no fishing, I went to the meeting.
After 5 years in my support group, I was motivated to take action and be assertive in fund raising.
Through the group I learned about the Parkinson's Unity Walk. (The major fund raiser for PD research.)
I thought maybe I could raise $500. To my surprise, I raised over $1500. I am humbled by the support and generosity of my family and friends, and their family and friends.
This year the Unity Walk in New York City is on April 27th. I have received a commitment to match dollar for dollar donation up to $5000.00. This is huge and generous.
It is my hope that I can help raise awareness of this disease. It is my hope that new therapies will be discovered to improve the quality of life for those suffering with Parkinson's. It is my hope that there will be a cure for PD in my lifetime.
The Parkinson's Unity Walk shares my hopes, and is committed to raising funds for research until a cure is found. 100% of donations go to research funded by the major U.S. Parkinson's organizations.
I am living my life with Parkinsons disease and not letting Parkinsons live my life for me. Whether it is the daily frustrations of typing a simple email and having to hit the backspace key on almost every other word or the daunting task of bending down to pet my cat, I overcome these challenges. What keeps me going is the knowledge that we are all doing as much as possible to raise funds, so the scientists and researchers can continue their work and move us closer to a cure.
Please make a donation now.
http://unitywalk.kintera.org/2013/alex?faf=1&e=6498437875
My local support team Young Onset of Westchester New York has raised over $15,000 so far this year. The Walk is on Saturday APRIL 27TH in New York City central Park all are welcome to walk with us. Please take a moment to read my appeal.
I was diagnosed in 2004, I was 45 years old - a husband, a father to a fourteen year old daughter, and was an otherwise a fairly healthy man. The neurologist said “We believe you have Parkinsons disease.” I had genetic testing done and surprisingly I have none of the major genetic markers the doctors expected. I had intimate knowledge about PD as my father suffered with it for 20 years. It took me time to digest the fact that I had it too.
My reaction to being diagnosed was not unique,
ranging from denial to eventual acceptance.
In 2006, my wife convinced me to come with her to a local Parkinson group meeting. Since it was a rainy night and there was no fishing, I went to the meeting.
After 5 years in my support group, I was motivated to take action and be assertive in fund raising.
Through the group I learned about the Parkinson's Unity Walk. (The major fund raiser for PD research.)
I thought maybe I could raise $500. To my surprise, I raised over $1500. I am humbled by the support and generosity of my family and friends, and their family and friends.
This year the Unity Walk in New York City is on April 27th. I have received a commitment to match dollar for dollar donation up to $5000.00. This is huge and generous.
It is my hope that I can help raise awareness of this disease. It is my hope that new therapies will be discovered to improve the quality of life for those suffering with Parkinson's. It is my hope that there will be a cure for PD in my lifetime.
The Parkinson's Unity Walk shares my hopes, and is committed to raising funds for research until a cure is found. 100% of donations go to research funded by the major U.S. Parkinson's organizations.
I am living my life with Parkinsons disease and not letting Parkinsons live my life for me. Whether it is the daily frustrations of typing a simple email and having to hit the backspace key on almost every other word or the daunting task of bending down to pet my cat, I overcome these challenges. What keeps me going is the knowledge that we are all doing as much as possible to raise funds, so the scientists and researchers can continue their work and move us closer to a cure.
Please make a donation now.
http://unitywalk.kintera.org/2013/alex?faf=1&e=6498437875
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