Optimism Walk

press release: Please join APDA-Wisconsin on Saturday, August 29 at this year's APDA Wisconsin Virtual Optimism Walk.

COVID-19 may be keeping us from gathering in person, but we're walking anyway! After an inspiring Online Ceremony and Celebration, we will walk separately, but united in spirit and in our fight against Parkinson's disease. Join us from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you live!

Even though life as we know it has taken a pause,

Parkinson’s disease hasn’t.

The Optimism Walk is one of our largest statewide annual fundraisers, and is a critical source of funding for all of the APDA programs, services, and research throughout the state. Our PD community needs support now, more than ever, and we need your help to provide it. 

The incredible generosity of our community has enabled us to fund meaningful programming for more than 14 years, and we are so grateful to everyone who has donated to us, at whatever level they could. Any contribution and participation is valuable to our mission. 

2020 VIRTUAL Walk Agenda

9:30 am – LIVE Virtual Kickoff event: Messages from sponsors, introduction of the teams, awards, and some fun surprises!

10:30 am – Get Walking! Whether its around the block, your favorite park, or just your living room. We'll walk separately, but together!

While we will be separated physically, we will be united to show our strength in optimism and hope in progress, so that no one walks alone.