Funding Research for a Cure, Building Awareness, serving others
Congratulations to OUR 2023 CHAMPION - DEAN BARR AND FAMILY
Dean's Journey
What do you call someone who has spent a lifetime sharing knowledge selflessly…a person who considers it an honor and privilege to humbly help others? What do you say when you see someone who pours their heart in everything they do unselfishly with drive and passion? Someone whose desire in life is helping others. What do you say when you meet someone who is your hero? As you stand in the shadow of all this person has done and is doing, suddenly there is so much you want to say but words in these situations are never enough. Your heart swells as you call them a “Champion” but then he quietly looks directly at you and says humbly, “just call me Dean”.
It is a great honor and privilege to walk this path towards a cure with Dean and his wonderful family , From our community “Thank you for all you have done for others, and all you continue to do. You are loved, admired and appreciated beyond all words! Congratulations!”
Dean grew up on a family farm in Walnut Township and graduated from Teays Valley high school, Otterbein university and OSU. He taught math in the Logan Elm school district for 40 years, retiring in 2011. He and his wife live on their family farm where they raise beef, cattle, soybeans, wheat, and hay. They have Percheron draft horses which provide fun activities for their daughters and grandchildren. He and his family are members of the Village Chapel church in Ashville, Ohio.
Looking back, he realized he had some mild Parkinson’s symptoms as far back as 20 years ago. In 2017, the symptoms became noticeably worse and he contacted a neurologist. Though testing and observation, the neurologist determined that he had Parkinson traits. He decided to join the delay-the-disease group where he is a beacon of grace to others by always providing a smile, positivity and encouragement. He goes above and beyond by exercising daily. He enjoys activities with family and friends, working in the yard along with farm chores.
He understands the importance of staying active to slow the Progression of Parkinson’s. He encourages anyone with noticeably declining mobility to see their doctor, and if diagnosed with Parkinson’s to join the delay the disease program.
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.
VIRTUAL SEMINARS and classes - uPCOMING and archived
American PArkinson's disease association Virtual events
the DavisPhinney foundation (upcoming and archive of past events)
Join the stanford medicine PD community (virtual events)
The APDA calendar of virtual events.
All programs and classes listed below are available online, and you can participate no matter where you live.
Please take particular note of the time zone listed, as some programs originate in a time zone different than yours.
Join the stanford medicine PD community (virtual events)
the DavisPhinney foundation (upcoming and archive of past events)
Join the stanford medicine PD community (virtual events)
Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers.
What’s the difference between a webinar and a virtual meeting? A “webinar” has a handful of speakers at most, and attendees have both audio and video muted. A “virtual meeting” usually allows attendees to be seen and heard.
We recommend you register NOW for anything of interest. That way, if there’s a recording, as a registrant you’ll receive an email alerting you to the recording availability. Also, note that a few webinars have registration deadlines well in advance of the webinar dates.
Unless indicated, the webinar and virtual meetings listed below are:
- Times listed as PT. (We are based in California, after all.)
- One-hour in duration. We suggest you join five minutes before the official start time. (Usually, the speaker talks for 30-40 minutes and there’s a question-and-answer session for the remaining time.)
- For a general audience. (Again, caregiver-specific events are on our other list.)
- Not focused on a single medication or single, branded treatment. (Those are excluded.)
- Free.
the DavisPhinney foundation (upcoming and archive of past events)
the DavisPhinney foundation (upcoming and archive of past events)
the DavisPhinney foundation (upcoming and archive of past events)
We are having fun at Delay the Disease!
Join us as "The Parkinson's Walk for a Cure" sponsors all training through this class! We exercise, we talk, we laugh, and we have fun!
Delay the Disease
Every Tuesday starting at 12:45 p.m.
1280 North Court St.
Circleville, Ohio 43113
OhioHealth Delay the Disease™ is an evidenced-based fitness program designed to optimize physical function and help delay the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. This wellness program is an important part of OhioHealth’s care continuum of neurologists and expert therapists working together to address the impairments associated with Parkinson’s disease. Come join the fun!
About Us and Resources
Parkinson's Walk for a Cure
Types of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Walk for a Cure
The Parkinson's Walk for a Cure is an annual (Ohio) Pickaway County event to build awareness and fund research for a cure through the Parkinson's Foundation. An equal portion of the proceeds is sent to a local foundation to assist families in Pickaway County experiencing the devastating effects of Parkinson's disease. (Click on the above graphic to learn more through the Parkinson's Foundation).
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Types of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Walk for a Cure
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.
(Click on the above graphic to learn more through the Parkinson's Foundation)
Types of Parkinson's Disease
Types of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Prevalence Project
Parkinsonism is a term used to describe the collection of signs and symptoms found in Parkinson’s disease (PD). These include slowness (bradykinesia), stiffness (rigidity), tremor and imbalance (postural instability). Conditions other than PD may have one or more of these symptoms, mimicking Parkinson’s. Idiopathic Parkinson’s is the most common form of Parkinsonism. However, about 15 percent of those with symptoms suggesting PD have one of several diseases termed, atypical Parkinsonism disorders. (Click on the above graphic to learn more through the Parkinson's Foundation)
Parkinson's Prevalence Project
10 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Prevalence Project
When a large population of people have a disease like Parkinson’s disease (PD), it’s essential to have accurate numbers of how many people have the disease, where they live and why they have it. This information helps researchers, healthcare professionals and even legislators determine how many resources should be allocated to addressing and treating a disease.
(Click on the above graphic to learn more through the Parkinson's Foundation)
10 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
10 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
10 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
It can be hard to tell if you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease (PD). Below are 10 signs that you might have the disease. No single one of these signs means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign you should consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor.
(Click on the above graphic to learn more through the Parkinson's Foundation)
What Causes Parkinson's Disease
10 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
10 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
Scientists believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors are the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is an extremely diverse disorder. While no two people experience Parkinson’s the same way, there are some commonalities. PD affects about one million people in the United States and ten million worldwide.
(Click on the above graphic to learn more through the Parkinson's Foundation)
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Our amazing board and volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
We've consistently grown while serving our community with over a 12 years of service, This is can been directly attributed to the helping hands of this amazing community!
We would like to say “thank you” to those who have wa
Our amazing board and volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
We've consistently grown while serving our community with over a 12 years of service, This is can been directly attributed to the helping hands of this amazing community!
We would like to say “thank you” to those who have walked together in rain, sleet, and chilly weather as we walk in support of others experiencing Parkinson's disease while supporting efforts to find a cure.
We also want to thank our community business leaders who helped make the walk what it is today.
Parkinson's disease can present itself with the greatest adversity, but in that adversity, there exists the greatest potential for doing good for others.
Please join us as we walk as a community until a cure for Parkinson’s disease is found.
Our History
Our History
Our History
After the passing of both of our fathers, our families experienced firsthand the devastation Parkinson’s disease (PD) has on our loved one and the family, the first Parkinson's Walk for a Cure (PWFAC) was held on the last Saturday in April 2012. Our vision was to 1) raise community awareness of those experiencing real-life challenges of P
After the passing of both of our fathers, our families experienced firsthand the devastation Parkinson’s disease (PD) has on our loved one and the family, the first Parkinson's Walk for a Cure (PWFAC) was held on the last Saturday in April 2012. Our vision was to 1) raise community awareness of those experiencing real-life challenges of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), 2) assist in funding research for a cure on a national level, and 3) provide relief for those families experiencing the effects of PD within our community.
The Parkinson’s Walk for a Cure is an annual fundraising walk event that unites people within our community and the surrounding area with those living with PD, their care partners, and loved ones. It’s a celebration of movement and a way for us to honor our father’s lives as well as other friends with family members experiencing PD.
As Parkinson's affects the entire family, the PWFAC is a way to let other families know they are not alone in the fight involving PD. Many of the board members have experienced first-hand the devastating effects of PD on their loved ones and friends. We want everyone to know the organization’s support does not start and stop with the walk. We are here for you! This is our passion!
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, stair way 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 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.
“Whoever compels you to go one mile, go two. — Matthew 5:41