Submitted photoChoose To Move Run Sep. 16, The Indiana Parkinson Foundation will host the 5th Annual Choose To Move run at Witten Park in Fishers, Indiana. Events begin at 7:45 a.m. with check-in, 5k and fun run at 9:30 a.m. followed by a kid’s zone and health fair.
Choose To Move Run will be Sept. 16. The Indiana Parkinson Foundation will host the 5th Annual Choose To Move Run at Witten Park in Fishers. Events begin at 7:45 a.m. with check-in, 5k and fun run at 9:30 a.m. followed by a kid’s zone and health fair. The race includes timed chips and USATF sanctioned routes. First place will receive a $250 cash prize and gold Chairman’s Cup, Second place will receive a $50 gift certificate. Many participants join a team supporting one of eight CLIMB locations from around the state or start their own team in honor of a family member. Your support helps the Indiana Parkinson Foundation serve more people with Parkinson’s Disease through CLIMB exercise programs and your donation is tax-deductible.
ABOUT THE CLIMB
There is no cure for the disease, but since 2009 The Indiana Parkinson Foundation has been supporting people with Parkinson’s to get their lives back. Launched in 2011, The CLIMB is a research-based movement therapy and personal support system that is geared towards counteracting common symptoms of the disease. This program helps the by providing medical contacts, physical therapy and specialized programs of exercise, yoga, massage, speech therapy, motivational and spiritual support.
ABOUT THE INDIANA PARKINSON FOUNDATION
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the mission to improve the daily lives and well-being of people with Parkinson’s disease. IPF is completely funded by donations and is available to people with Parkinson’s disease in eight locations across the state of Indiana. For more details on the Indiana Parkinson Foundation and to register for the race, please visit www.indianaparkinson.org or call 317.560.5648.
ABOUT PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Approximately 50,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the United States each year with 4-6 million people affected by the disease worldwide. The average age of onset for Parkinson’s disease is 60, however 5-10% of patients are diagnosed with early onset of the disease before the age of 50. Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder caused by the loss of dopamine producing brain cells. When a majority of dopamine producing cells has died, patients may begin showing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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