Participants brave the rain for 'Optimism Walk' benefiting American Parkinson Disease Association
The walk is an important and fun-filled fundraising event that is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson's disease.
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Oct 1, 2022, 9:21 PM
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539ds agoParticipants pounded the pavement despite the rain in Massapequa Saturday morning at the American Parkinson's Disease Association Optimism Walk.
The walk is an important and fun-filled fundraising event that is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson's disease.
News 12 Long Island Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo was the event's emcee.
More than $100,000 was raised that will locally support people with Parkinson's disease and their families.
If you'd like to support the cause or donate follow the links below.
American Parkinson Disease Association: Website
Link To Donate
Parkinson's Moving Day: Website
Parkinson's Foundation: Website
Link To Donate
Parkinson's Moving Day: Website
Parkinson's Foundation: Website
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