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South Woodham Focus 5
Walkers in Essex
asked to unite
against Parkinson’s
Essex residents are being asked to
unite with thousands of people
across the UK and Walk for
Parkinson’s at RHS Garden Hyde Hall on Sunday 8 July.
The event will raise vital funds for the charity Parkinson’s UK, and is one
of many walks taking place all over the UK throughout 2018.
Two people are diagnosed with the condition every hour in the UK and
Walk for Parkinson’s events aim to raise over £500,000 for research to
step closer to a cure.
There are longer and shorter distances to choose from, so whether
you’re up for a challenging walk or a gentle stroll, there’s something
for everyone. At Hyde Hall distances include a 2-mile and 5-mile walk to
choose from.
It’s the first time Parkinson’s UK has hosted a Walk for Parkinson’s at
Hyde Hall. Previous walks in the area have seen more than 200 local
people take part, so the charity hopes to involve even more walkers with
the new and exciting venue.
Sky Sports Presenter and Champion of Walking for Parkinson’s UK Dave
Clark was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011. He is a keen walker
himself and is encouraging people to get involved.
He said: “We want to make 2018 our biggest year yet for the Walk for
Parkinson’s series. I’d like to invite everyone, whatever their level of
fitness, to take advantage of the many different types of walks, scenic
routes and distances available. Exercise can be really beneficial to people
living with Parkinson’s. It is as important to
me as my medication in helping me take
control and manage my symptoms.
“So please join us at Walk for Parkinson’s at
Hyde Hall. Every step takes us closer to a cure
and our goal of improving the lives of
everyone affected by Parkinson’s.”
The registration fee is £10 for adults and £5
for under 16s. Everyone who registers will
receive a free Parkinson’s UK t-shirt,
fundraising pack and at the end of the walk,
a finisher’s medal.
As the charity is hoping to raise over
£500,000 from the 37 events it suggests
walkers aim to raise at least £50. All the
money raised from the event will fund
research to help to find a cure and improve
the lives of the 145,000 people in the UK
living with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s UK is also looking for volunteers
to help register people at the start/finish
area, or to be a walk marshal at various
points on the route during the day.
To find out more, or to sign up to walk or
volunteer at the event, visit:
www.parkinsons.org.uk/walkhydehall, call
0207 963 3912, or email
fundraising@parkinsons.org.uk
SWF Health & Social Care Group
We are planning a public meeting to be held on Monday
25 June 2018 from 6.30-8.30pm in Holy Trinity Church,
Trinity Square, SWF. We have added the presentation
discussed at the event to our website below:
https://swfhealthsocial.wixsite.com/2017/copy-of-about-us
SOUTH WOODHAM
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