Run for Parkinsons
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Past event
8:15 AM EDT
Erie, Pennsylvania
$213.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Run for Parkinson's" event taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Erie, Pennsylvania! This virtual run/walk is a fantastic opportunity to get moving while raising awareness for Parkinson's Disease in honor of National Parkinson's Awareness Month. Participants can choose between a virtual 5K run or a 1-mile walk, allowing you the flexibility to join in from anywhere—whether it's the scenic trails of Presque Isle State Park or your own neighborhood.
This event not only promotes fitness but also supports the local Parkinson Partners of Northwestern PA, emphasizing the vital role of exercise in managing Parkinson's Disease. With the spirit of community and health in mind, we invite runners and walkers of all ages to come together for a great cause. Let's make a difference and show our support for those affected by Parkinson's! Sign up today and get ready to lace up your shoes for a meaningful and uplifting experience!
This event not only promotes fitness but also supports the local Parkinson Partners of Northwestern PA, emphasizing the vital role of exercise in managing Parkinson's Disease. With the spirit of community and health in mind, we invite runners and walkers of all ages to come together for a great cause. Let's make a difference and show our support for those affected by Parkinson's! Sign up today and get ready to lace up your shoes for a meaningful and uplifting experience!
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Races
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5k Run
Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$213.00
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1 Mile Walk of Empowerment
Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:15 AM EDT
$213.00
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5k Walk
Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:15 AM EDT
$213.00
Organiser's description
In honor of National Parkinsons Awareness Month, Running for Parkinson's https://www.runningforparkinsons.org, a local 501c3 organization, will be hosting a virtual 5k run/walk and a virtual 1 mile walk throughout the entire month of April 2020! This is our first Virtual Run/Walk so we are very pleased to give you this opportunity! This event will benefit our local Parkinson Partners of Northwestern Pa https://www.parkinsonpartners.org. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative, progressive disorder that affects nerve cells in deep parts of the brain. PD symptoms include tremors, slowness of movement, stiffness, and balance problems.
This year we think it is especially important to raise awareness about Parkinson's Disease and overall health. The Michael J Fox Foundation says one of the most powerful treatments in the fight against PD is exercise [link] https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/exercise. Running For Parkinson's Founder Angela Badaracco, a runner, and mother of 4 was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's Disease. About a decade ago Angela decided to use her diagnosis as a tool to help people like her become active while raising money and awareness in the fight against PD.
In light of recent events we have all become more aware of measures we can take in our own lives to improve our health and take care of one another. Please join us this month to strengthen our bodies, our immune systems, and doing so while raising awareness in this important fight against Parkinson's Disease.
WHEN: Entire Month of April through May 15th 2020
WHERE: Traditionally we have set the 5k race to begin and end at the Rotary Pavilion in Presque Isle State Park https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Rotary+Pavilion/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x882d813a9b94f4cd:0x51f3bf3148353801?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0iP66oczoAhUXXM0KHT1UBBkQ9RcwFHoECBIQDw. The Virtual Race allows you the flexibility to participate anywhere. So feel free to run our tradition spot on beautiful Presque Isle or in your own neighborhood.
HOW: Sign up for the race below and during the month we will send you reminders to get out there and race, log your time, and report it back to us. Consider using a GPS watch or app on your iPhone or Android to record your run and to provide results to us. Some popular apps include Nike Run Club, FitBit, Map My Run and more. Just make sure it tracks your distance and time.
All timing for the virtual run is tracked by user submission. Click the _Submit Your Time_ button to submit your results
Submit Your Time https://forms.gle/g3uiZ1enCmdMvgPW7
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE:
www.RunningForParkinsons.org https://www.runningforparkinsons.org
QUESTIONS CONTACT:
Angela Badaracco
814-823-9536
[email protected]
_NOTE: PLEASE TAKE IN CONSIDERATION ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GUIDELINES, LAWS AND MANDATES WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THIS VIRTUAL RACE. WE RECOMMEND YOU UTILIZE PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT IN-LINE WITH ALL CURRENT GUIDELINES._
This year we think it is especially important to raise awareness about Parkinson's Disease and overall health. The Michael J Fox Foundation says one of the most powerful treatments in the fight against PD is exercise [link] https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/exercise. Running For Parkinson's Founder Angela Badaracco, a runner, and mother of 4 was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's Disease. About a decade ago Angela decided to use her diagnosis as a tool to help people like her become active while raising money and awareness in the fight against PD.
In light of recent events we have all become more aware of measures we can take in our own lives to improve our health and take care of one another. Please join us this month to strengthen our bodies, our immune systems, and doing so while raising awareness in this important fight against Parkinson's Disease.
WHEN: Entire Month of April through May 15th 2020
WHERE: Traditionally we have set the 5k race to begin and end at the Rotary Pavilion in Presque Isle State Park https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Rotary+Pavilion/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x882d813a9b94f4cd:0x51f3bf3148353801?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0iP66oczoAhUXXM0KHT1UBBkQ9RcwFHoECBIQDw. The Virtual Race allows you the flexibility to participate anywhere. So feel free to run our tradition spot on beautiful Presque Isle or in your own neighborhood.
HOW: Sign up for the race below and during the month we will send you reminders to get out there and race, log your time, and report it back to us. Consider using a GPS watch or app on your iPhone or Android to record your run and to provide results to us. Some popular apps include Nike Run Club, FitBit, Map My Run and more. Just make sure it tracks your distance and time.
All timing for the virtual run is tracked by user submission. Click the _Submit Your Time_ button to submit your results
Submit Your Time https://forms.gle/g3uiZ1enCmdMvgPW7
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE:
www.RunningForParkinsons.org https://www.runningforparkinsons.org
QUESTIONS CONTACT:
Angela Badaracco
814-823-9536
[email protected]
_NOTE: PLEASE TAKE IN CONSIDERATION ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GUIDELINES, LAWS AND MANDATES WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THIS VIRTUAL RACE. WE RECOMMEND YOU UTILIZE PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT IN-LINE WITH ALL CURRENT GUIDELINES._
Location
1 Peninsula Dr, Rotary Pavilion, Erie, 16505, PA, United States
Run for Parkinsons
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