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HSHS St. Anthony's Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness will be hosting the third annual Walk to End Parkinson's Disease!  This event is free to everyone in the community, of any age, to come out and support those with Parkinson's Disease.   Plus there will be bounce houses and activities for children, as well as a free luncheon for all who attend/register, provided by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital.

Donations are appreciated, with proceeds supporting the local Parkinson's Support Group and creating new and exciting opportunities for those in the community navigating Parkinson's disease.

Online registration is now open and strongly encouraged.  Day-of registration will be available, however to receive a t-shirt on the day of the event, each participating adult family member must register by April 15.  No child-size shirts are available. 

Schedule:  

  9:00 - 10:00 am,    Registration (Day-Of) and T-Shirt Pickup
10:00 - 10:30 am,    Opening Ceremonies
10:30 - 11:00 am,    WALK!
11:00 am - Noon,     Free Luncheon

HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Therapist Jessica Mottashed shared why she and her colleagues wanted to host this event again.  She said, "Our rehabilitation team is passionately dedicated to Parkinson's care, having pursued specialized training in this field.  Leading our local Parkinson's Support Group, I've seen firsthand how funds raised at our past events positively impact community members facing daily challenges with the disease,” she explained.  “This event beautifully unites our community in support of those with Parkinson's and their families."

HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness has a specialized team that treats and supports patients with Parkinson’s disease.  Nine members of St. Anthony’s physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy team have completed specialized and individualized training for LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD treatments that help people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions address walking, balance and other activities of daily living (LSVT BIG) and with their speech (LSVT LOUD).

For questions or more information about the event, contact Jessica Mottashed at jessica.mottashed@hshs.org  .

Register now at this link on : eventbrite.com or visit stanthonyshospital.org and go to the Classes and Events page and select the "Walk to End Parkinson’s" event in the Effingham area for registration details.