- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
MoveIt! Walk Charlotte 2020
ORGANIZATION: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) is an independent nonprofit organization located in Charlotte, NC whose mission is to serve as a resource for individuals and their families affected by Parkinson’s disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach and direct support. PAC serves the North Carolina and South Carolina regions by providing educational information, resources, support groups, and movement therapy programs to individuals living with PD, their caregivers, and their families.
Please join us for our 6th annual "MoveIt!" Walk Charlotte on Saturday, April 25th from 8:30 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Symphony Park (4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211 - behind South Park Mall). The goal of the event is to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and increase support for PAC's cost-free programs.
We will need volunteers to help set up, clean up, host registration and information tables, and encourage walkers during our event. To register as a volunteer, please visit our Sign Up Genius page at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BAAAB28A2FA7-charlotte.
If you would like to register or create a team for this event, please visit the website at https://give.parkinsonassociation.org/moveitwalk2020.
For more information, please contact our Program Coordinator Quinci Christian via telephone at 980-245-2786 or via email at qchristian@parkinsonassociation.org.
Thank you!
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About Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
Location:
2101 Sardis Road North, Box 15, Suite 102, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227, US
Mission Statement
The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) was established in 2002 to serve as a resource for individuals and their families living in the Carolinas who are affected by Parkinson's disease. PAC seeks to empower these individuals and families through education, outreach and direct support.
Description
It is our goal to provide people with Parkinson’s with the tools needed to remain independent, stay active and maintain a good quality of life, until a cure can be found. We provide support to caregivers, family members and friends, who are facing their own unique set of challenges related to caring for someone with the Disease.
We strive to help patients: manage symptoms; adapt to daily challenges; advocate for the best treatment; manage financial burdens; and become a voice in finding a cure. As a result, patients feel more empowered to guide their own journey with the Disease.
It is estimated that there are over 60,000 people living with Parkinson’s disease in North and South Carolina.
In an effort to meet our mission, PAC currently offers the following programs and services:
- Educational workshops and symposia
- A monthly electronic newsletter, and our Website both of which include educational items about Parkinson’s disease, resources in the community, support group meetings, and movement therapy opportunities.
- A toll-free resource line for individuals seeking information about Parkinson’s disease and details about resources in their area.
- We assist 80 support groups throughout North and South Carolina to design and facilitate meetings that are in-line with the needs of those who participate. We also provide support and resources to individuals who are interested in forming a new support group in their area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Symphony Park4400 Sharon RoadCharlotte, NC 28211
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1-5 Hours