In honor of National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Running for Parkinson's, 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. 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]. 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.

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