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Our 3rd Annual Walk for Parkinson's Disease at MCC


Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. at MCC Parking Log G (behind Building 10)

Sign in at 8:30 a.m.

Activities begin at 9:00 a.m.

Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. (approx.1 mile)

The National Parkinson Foundation’s Moving Day is a fundraising event designed to create greater awareness – not just movement, but of Parkinson’s disease itself, a movement disorder.

This event will be held at MCC and will consist of a walk around the campus buildings, health exhibits, a Moving Day Pavilion with Yoga, mini exercise, Tai Chi, and more.  Bring the kids as we have fun things for them too!

Barth and I are retirees from MCC.  Barth was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease six and a half years ago.  We are both doing remarkably well with the support of our family and friends and with a wonderful PD support group.  Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease so we don’t know how this will affect us in the years to come.

Please join our team, “Grampa’s Gang” to help raise funds that will support the NPF’s 3-fold mission: to provide much needed services to individuals with PD, educate the community, and research to find a cure.

You can support this effort in the following ways:

1. Join our team, “Grampa’s Gang.”  (We would love to see you!).  We encourage you to register via the website <https://www.movingdayrochester.org>

2. Ask a friend to walk with you or sponsor you with a donation

3. If you are unable to walk and would like to donate you can do so via the website <https://www.movingdayrochester.org>

4. You can contact me at <mailto:mcchristian48@gmail.com> and I would be happy to come to campus to accept your donation (always looking for an excuse to see my MCC friends!) or contact Debbie Ake (my niece) at ext. 3194 and she will be happy to bring your donation to the event.

5. Maybe a loved one or someone you know has PD.  You could form your own team and join us as we walk to bring awareness.

Donations can be made in cash or by checks made out to National Parkinson Foundation Greater Rochester and please list “Grampa’s Gang” in the memo field.

Barth and I would like to thank you in advance as your support is very much appreciated.

Marilyn and Barth Christian
MCC Retirees
09/08/2014