Optimism Walk

press release: Saturday, August 27, 2022, Warner Park Pavilion: Check-in begins at 9:00 am; walk begins at 10:00 am.

Register now and be part of this special day as we raise much-needed funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.* Online registration is strongly encouraged *

What is an Optimism Walk? Each APDA Optimism Walk is an important and fun-filled fundraising event that offers a short non-competitive walk that offers family-friendly activities, music, vendor tables, and so much more!  The Wisconsin Optimism Walk is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson's disease. (Participants can walk as much or as little as they choose.)

Sign-up yourself as an individual, create a team for your family and friends to join, or join an existing team. Together we will help Wisconsin families living with Parkinson's disease. 

Why Walk?

• Because every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
• The more funds we raise, the more people we can help right in our local communities.
• Raise $100, $500, $1,000+ and qualify for great prizes* - like the official Optimism Walk t-shirt, and more! 

Event Details:

• Fundraising is highly encouraged. Our Fundraising Guide will help make fundraising easy to do!
• The walk route is one mile, which is twice around a half-mile loop at Warner Park. Participants can walk as much or as little as they choose. The entire route is wheelchair accessible.
• Rain or shine! 
• Dogs are NOT permitted. (Service animals only, please).      
• Your safety is our priority! All necessary public health guidelines and safety measures will be in place.

For more information: Call APDA Wisconsin Chapter  at 608-345-7938  or email apdawi@apdaparkinson.org.  Donations can also be mailed to APDA Wisconsin Chapter, PO Box 14381, Madison, WI  53708.