Media Advisory - It Takes a Community to Fight Parkinson's!
BC communities walk together with hope for a cure
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, BC, Aug. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - This September, organizations, families and friends will walk together and enjoy the triumph of teamwork at the national annual fundraiser for Parkinson's disease, Parkinson SuperWalk. SuperWalk will take place in 20 locations across BC and in 95 communities throughout Canada. In BC, the goal is to beat 2012's fundraising record of $595,000 and nationwide, the aim is to raise $3.3 million.
Proceeds from SuperWalk go to research and support services provided by Parkinson Society British Columbia
Go to www.parkinson.bc.ca to register as a walker or to make a donation.
SUPERWALK LOCATION INFORMATION:
| BURNABY | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Confederation Park Track |
| When: | Monday, September 9th at 2:00pm |
| CAMPBELL RIVER | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Willow Point Hall (2165 Island Highway) |
| When: | Sunday, September 8th at 2:00pm |
| CHILLIWACK | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Evergreen Hall (9291 Corbould Street) |
| When: | Tuesday, September 10th at 2:30pm |
| CRANBROOK | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | College of the Rockies - Track (2700 College Way) |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 11:00am |
| DUNCAN | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Duncan Curling Arena (3191 Sherman Road) |
| When: | Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am |
| ELK VALLEY | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Sparwood's Senior Drop-in Centre (101 4th Avenue) |
| When: | Saturday, September 14th at 11:00am |
| FRASER VALLEY (LANGLEY) | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Riverside Community Room (9273 Glover Road, Fort Langley) |
| When: | Sunday, September 8th at 10:00am |
| INVERMERE | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Pothole Park |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 1:30pm |
| KAMLOOPS | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Riverside Park/Rotary Bandshell |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 11:00am |
| KELOWNA | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Waterfront Park/Concession Plaza |
| When: | Sunday, September 8th at 10:00am |
| NELSON | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Rotary Lakeside Park |
| When: | Sunday, September 8th at 11:00am |
| PARKSVILLE | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Hof Waldeck Farm (1420 Hodges Road) |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 12:00pm |
| PITT MEADOWS | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Spirit Square |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 11:00am |
| PRINCE GEORGE | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Fort George Park - by Picnic Shelter |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 12:30pm |
| RICHMOND | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Clement Oval, Minoru Park |
| When: | Monday, September 9th at 1:30pm |
| SALMON ARM | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | McGuire Lake Park |
| When: | Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am |
| SURREY | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Bear Creek Park / Bear Creek Pavilion |
| When: | Sunday, September 8th at 10:00am |
| VANCOUVER | |
| What: | 18TH Annual Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Stanley Park (Ceperley Playground) |
| When: | Sunday, September 8th at 10:00am |
| VERNON | |
| What: | Parkinson SuperWalk |
| Where: | Polson Park |
| When: | Saturday, September 7th at 10:30am |
SOURCE: Parkinson Society British Columbia
Laura Darch
Manager, Marketing and Communications
[email protected]
604-662-3240
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