Barb Matheny, Founder of the Hancock County Parkinson's Network.
March 18, 2024 Press Release from the Red Tornado Collective and Hancock County Parkinson's Network: [Findlay, Ohio, March 18, 2024] – The Hancock County Parkinson's Network has announced its inaugural Parkinson's Empower Walk, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, hosted by 50 North, located at 339 E. Melrose Ave., Findlay. This event aims to celebrate April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. It brings together individuals affected by Parkinson's, their caregivers, and the broader community in a unified effort to raise awareness, provide support, and empower those impacted by the disease.
The Hancock County Parkinson's Network, founded in 2024 by Barb Matheny in Findlay, Ohio, is committed to empowering individuals affected by Parkinson's and their caregivers by providing resources for education, programming, and support. With a mission focused on fueling change, the Network strives to redefine what it means to live well with Parkinson's.
The Parkinson's Empower Walk isn't just a stroll; it's a testament to resilience, community support, and the determination to live life to the fullest despite the obstacles. Teams of any number can register to walk for $25, and the event features a resource fair that is open to the public.
The event's highlight will be a ribbon cutting and the walk on the indoor track at 11:00 AM, where the first lap will be reserved for individuals with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Additional laps are intended for teams, with the length of the walk at the discretion of each participant showing support and spirit.
The day's free activities include: mini-exercise classes suitable for individuals with Parkinson's; Awakening Minds Art mini painting classes; an immersive "Take a Walk in my Parkinson's Shoes" simulation; movement, balance, and speech screenings; chair massages and Reiki.
As the event draws to a close at 12:30 PM, winners of the raffles, auctions, and 50/50 drawing will be announced in the café (resource fair).
Sponsorship opportunities are still available and can be made on the website at hcparkinsonsnetwork.org.
For more information and to register for the event, visit hcparkinsonsnetwork.org.
