The Fourth Annual Vaughan Parkinson SuperWalk

VaughanEast.Snapd.com and Woodbridge.Snapd.com
Oct. 2017

“More than 25 people a day in Canada are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease [a progressive, degenerative brain disorder], and by 2031 this number is projected to be 51 people a day,” as mentioned on Parkinson Canada’s website. As a result of statistics like this, the Parkinson SuperWalk—which is the largest nationwide fundraising event—is held every year as a way to help raise funds to support research, services, advocacy and education dedicated to Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson SuperWalk takes place in communities throughout Canada, including Vaughan.

This year, Vaughan’s installment was hosted at Vaughan City Hall for its fourth annual year. Countless supporters, community members, local dignitaries (including Deb Schulte, MP for King-Vaughan, and Deputy Mayor, Local and Regional Councillor Mario Ferri) and, essentially, everyday heroes—geared up with their running and walking items, including their Parkinson SuperWalk t-shirts, to face the mission of the day: “[. . .] walk to help those who have difficulty walking and those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease by raising funds and awareness.” The day began with check-in, breakfast, a beautiful rendition of the national anthem and warm-up, which eventually led to the two kilometres or five kilometres walk that was followed by a delightful lunch.

Everyone was pumped and excited to know that their part in raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease would go towards making a major difference in many lives. And, similar to last year’s, this year’s Vaughan Parkinson SuperWalk was triumphant in further raising funds, support and awareness. To learn more about the SuperWalk and how you can be a part, please visit: www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca