Summit 5k for Parkinson's Health & Wellness
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As we strive to make a difference for over 1 million individuals living with Parkinson's in the U.S. alone, your participation in this fun and meaningful event will directly contribute to the establishment of The Center for Parkinson's Health and Wellness. This center will serve as a vital resource for individuals affected by Parkinson's and their caregivers, providing the tools and knowledge needed to live their best lives. Let's come together to support this worthy cause and make strides towards a brighter future for those impacted by Parkinson's disease!
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Greetings, When a physician delivers the diagnosis of Parkinsons disease a persons life is changed dramatically. They leave their physicians office and questions upon questions begin to flood their thoughts. Most try to navigate the internet for information with the risk of victimization from predatory entities making false claims. Due to a physicians busy schedule, healthcare professionals do not have the time to answer their newly diagnosed patients questions. Summit intends to bridge this informational gap. There are an estimated 18,000 people struggling with Parkinsons disease in San Diego county alone. Summits goal is to provide an all things Parkinsons in one location resource for these individuals, their caregivers, and families. Our team of leading professionals in Parkinsons disease from around the country have designed comprehensive programs addressing the physical, mental, and emotional needs. Our intent is to help and empower these individuals live the best life possible with Parkinsons disease. Proceeds from this event will benefit our newest project, the Capital Campaign for the Center for Parkinsons Health and Wellness. We appreciate your support for the Summit 5K 2023. We are excited that you are joining us at this years event on Saturday, October 14th. We anticipate exciting campaign growth over the next year. We will look forward to seeing you at next years 5K. For General Information or questions prior to October 14th: Bella Budwig: [email protected] Jenifer Raub: [email protected] For Information or questions on October 14th: Bella Budwig: [email protected] , 760-846-6195 Event Day Details: Fun. Exercise. Raffle. Meet new people and resources. Music. and more! Date: Saturday, October 14th Location: Embarcadero Marina Park, South at the basketball court 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 Day of Registration OPENS at: 6:30am Please see Event Schedule below. Raffle items available you MUST be present to win: 1 Disneyland basket (2 tickets included) 1 Knotts Berry Farm Basket (4 tickets included) 2 USS Midway Museum baskets 1 basket of 90+ pt. wine ( must be 21+ yrs old ID required ) 1 Roots Apothecary Wellness basket with Reflexology and more! $10.00/ticket and $50.00/8 tickets Event Schedule: 4:00am 6:00am Summit team set-up 6:00am 6:30am Vendor & Exhibitor set-up 6:30am 7:45am OPEN Registration 8:00am - 5K START TIME Runners: Line up in the front Walkers (including those with strollers or joggers): Line up behind the Runners. 9:00am - Raffle Drawing You MUST be present to Win. Event Parking: You are responsible for your parking fee. There is a parking kiosk for parking spaces adjacent to the event site. Paid Parking ONLY is available in the area. Prepaid Event Parking: Please see Parking Attendant at Event. On-site Parking might be available given the early arrival time. Parking is FREE until 10:00am. Payment begins at 10:00am at the rate of $1.75/hr. with a maximum of 3 hrs. Alternative Parking: Ace Parking (San Diego Convention Center) 111 West Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 6:00am 11:30am is approximately $35.00 For more information on parking in the area: www.aceparking.com Overnight Lodging: Marriott Marquis (4 Star) (1-844-631-0595), 333 West Harbor Dr., San Diego CA 92101 Hilton San Diego Bayfront (4 Star) (1-619-564-3333) 1 Park Blvd., San Diego CA 92101 Emergency Medical Technician: On-site EMT will be present Once again, the Summit team thanks you for making the Summit 5K a fun and information filled event!
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$60.31
Organiser's description
Summit for Stem Cell Foundations mission is to support, educate and raise awareness about the development of todays and tomorrows evidence-based regenerative medical therapies focused on Parkinsons disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. It is our goal to empower patients and physicians with information to elevate their understanding in order to manage their care.
OUR VISION:
Summit for Stem Cell Foundations vision is a world where regenerative medicine is fully integrated into mainstream healthcare for persons with Parkinsons disease and other neurological conditions as a treatment option.
I would like to share some staggering statistics that inspire us:
* 1,000,000 people in the U.S. have Parkinson's disease (PD).
* 90,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the U.S.
* Approximately 10,000,000 people have the disease worldwide today.
* Current trends indicate that by 2023 PD could
* outpace Alzheimer's Disease and become the leading neurodegenerative disease.
* number of diagnosed cases could reach 30,000,000.
* 20% are diagnosed before age 40 (Young-Onset Parkinson's disease).
* Highest percentage diagnosed are male age 50-80.
* The CAUSE is unknown. There is no CURE.
* There is ONE CERTAINTY FOR PATIENTS WITH PD: IT ALWAYS GETS WORSE.
We feel these statistics are unacceptable. Therefore, we are focused intently on changing them. Your insightful generosity enables us to continue our efforts on behalf of the 1+ million Americans and 10+ worldwide struggling daily with Parkinsons disease.
Summit for Stem Cell Foundation supported the research project led by Dr. Jeanne Loring at Scripps Research Institute and with Dr. Loring, helped launch Aspen Neuroscience in 2018. Aspen is now preparing to initiate clinical trials for an autologous stem cell-derived dopamine neuron replacement therapy for Parkinsons disease. With the therapy development now underway, Summit is focusing on another aspect of their mission, to support individuals diagnosed with Parkinsons disease by founding The Center for Parkinsons Health and Wellness in the San Diego area.
The vision for the Center is to provide a place where people with Parkinsons and their families and caretakers can be empowered with the tools, knowledge and resources to live their best lives. The Summit team would like to open the first phase of this Center within the next 12 months. We are looking to raise funds, find collaborators, and engage professionals of like mind to begin helping people with Parkinsons live the best life possible.
Program development has been completed with an experienced team of neurologists, scientists, and patient advocates. We are ready for a location. Summit plans to grow the center, move it to a larger space and expand their programs to anyone in need. Long-term, we will consider the possibility of expanding to other areas of the state and country .
All proceeds will go to The Center for Parkinsons Health and Wellness Capital Campaign. We hope to open the doors as soon as possible because the need is great.
Location
200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, 92101, CA, United States
Summit 5k for Parkinson's Health & Wellness
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