Funding Research for a Cure, Building Awareness, serving others
Our History
Our History
Our History
Each of our families (Roush and Riffle) experienced firsthand the devastation of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder, (i.e., Parkinson’s disease - PD) had on each of our fathers, (e.g., tremors, rigidity, falling, cognitive impairment, along with many other varied symptoms) as the disease progressed. The impact of PD affects ever
Each of our families (Roush and Riffle) experienced firsthand the devastation of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder, (i.e., Parkinson’s disease - PD) had on each of our fathers, (e.g., tremors, rigidity, falling, cognitive impairment, along with many other varied symptoms) as the disease progressed. The impact of PD affects everyone, (loved one, caregiver and the entire family) as they support each other and engage the PD fight. "We can control symptons but there is no cure and this is a fight that can't be won" is what our family doctor said.
As Parkinson's disease can present itself with the greatest adversity, but in spite of the outcome, there exists the greatest potential for doing good for others. With each of our fathers, they had PD but PD couldn't have them. In memory of our fathers, the tears turned into action when the first Parkinson's Walk for a Cure (PWFAC) was held on the last Saturday in April in 2012.
That date was chosen as Teresa's father celebrated his birthday April 30th and Steve's father celebrated his two days later. This was also our families way of rising up to commemorate our fathers' legacies (champions in there own right) had left behind.
Our vision was to 1) raise community awareness of the real-life challenges of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), 2) assist in funding research for a cure on a national level, 3) provide assistance for those local families within our community who are experiencing the effects of PD, 4) to let all PD families within our community know they are not alone in the fight against PD! Our support does not start and stop with the annual walk. We walk humbly ready to serve others.
All funds raised by the walk are divided equally towards the local Parkinson's fund managed through a partnership with the Pickaway County Community Foundation (PCCF), and the remainder going to the national level Parkinson’s Foundation to assist their efforts in researching a cure and assisting other persons with Parkinson's disease,
The local PWFAC fund continues to serve as a conduit for several categories of quality of life tools to assist people living with PD in managing their symptoms, (e.g., walkers, laser guided walkers, wheelchairs, weighted utensils, plates, cups, services for the care partners, stairway chair lift, lift chairs, etc).
The portion of funds directed to Parkinson’s Foundation assists in providing everything from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than one million people (USA) living with Parkinson’s, as well as improve Parkinson’s treatments through innovative research to find a cure.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Our amazing board members and volunteers are committed to humbly serving others as they too turn their passion into action. Many board members have experienced the devastating effects of PD on their loved ones and friends also. Our passion for serving and the hope of seeing a cure is our bond.
We've consistently grown while serving ou
Our amazing board members and volunteers are committed to humbly serving others as they too turn their passion into action. Many board members have experienced the devastating effects of PD on their loved ones and friends also. Our passion for serving and the hope of seeing a cure is our bond.
We've consistently grown while serving our community with over twelve years of service. We want to extend our gratitude to our community business leaders who have partnered to share and assist in growing the Walk for a Cure.
A special "Thank you" to everyone for their continued support who have walked in rain, sleet, and chilly weather together in support of others experiencing Parkinson's disease while supporting efforts to find a cure.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
The Parkinson's Walk for a Cure mission is to provide the quality of life resources (e.g., devices, services) for those within our community experiencing the devastating effects of Parkinson's disease, and assist in funding research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go two. — Matthew 5:41
We walk
The Parkinson's Walk for a Cure mission is to provide the quality of life resources (e.g., devices, services) for those within our community experiencing the devastating effects of Parkinson's disease, and assist in funding research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go two. — Matthew 5:41
We walk as a community of one until a cure is found!
Thank you to Our 2023 Parkinson's Walk for a Cure sponsors!
Our 2023 Parkinson's Walk for a Cure Gold, Silver, Bronze, Champion, Community and Patron Sponsors.
Next Parkinson's Walk for a Cure - April 27, 2024
Humbly serving Pickaway County Ohio families and the surrounding communities with loved ones experiencing living with Parkinson's disease since 2012.