Barry Weaver's Journey for his father - The AT Hike for Howard
The Parkinson's Walk team is looking forward to hearing more about Mr. Barry Weaver's journey to honor his father - Howard Grant Weaver.
His goals for this amazing journey are to 1) to raise an awareness of what Parkinson's disease is (PD) is, 2) raise funds to assist local families living with Parkinson's disease and 3) enjoy each and every moment of on the Appalachian Trail.
You are invited to join Barry's team as he walks this wonderful path. You can follow him on his Facebook page. We are with Barry him in spirit as he experiences this journey. We were honored to have Helen Weaver and family with us at the walk. Howard's legacy lives on through the family.
If you would like to join their team, you can 1) mail your donation to: PCCF, 770 North Court street Circleville, Ohio 43113 Attn: Steven Collins. Please include a notation on the memo field of the check, "In memory of Howard Weaver" Or 2), please click on Mr. Weaver's photo to be directed to the donation web page. Please note - a small credit card transaction fee will be applied.
All proceeds with that notation will be earmarked for deposit directly to the local Parkinson's fund managed by the Pickaway County Community Foundation to assist local families with a loved-one experiencing life with PD.
Examples of recent Quality of life (QOL) devices/services provided to those families experiencing a loved one with PD through the local Parkinson's Fund include: high-standing walkers, laser appliance for walkers when gait freezing is experienced, lift chairs, weighted utensil sets, weighted pens, plates, all costs for the OhioHealth Parkinson's Wellness classes are covered through our fund for all persons diagnosed with PD as exercise has been proven to be one of the most effective therapies for controlling PD symptoms. Our fund has purchased additional equipment used in these classes which allows for more personal instruction designed for each individual. Classes have grown from one small class to three levels of exercise classes due to increased need.Updated PD information is continually providers through mailers, an online connected PD community, and our attendance at the Wellness classes, (e.g., Clinical trials, seminars, advancement in alternate therapy - surgical and nonsurgical, access to resources for those with new diagnoses, early onset, caregiver support, etc.
If you would like to know more about the Hike for Howard, please search for HIke for Howard on FaceBook or there is a link at the top of this page.
Our History
Our History
Our History
Each of our families (Roush and Riffle) experienced first-hand the devastation of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder had on each of our loved one and the entire family.
We were seeking something good to come out of this where we could serve others. With each of our fathers, they had PD but PD didn't have them. In memory of our fa
Each of our families (Roush and Riffle) experienced first-hand the devastation of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder had on each of our loved one and the entire family.
We were seeking something good to come out of this where we could serve others. With each of our fathers, they had PD but PD didn't have them. In memory of our fathers and thoughtful prayer, the tears turned into action through service to others.
The walk date in collaboration with PCCF was chosen because Teresa's father celebrated his birthday April 30th and Steve's father celebrated his May 2nd. This was also our families way of rising up to commemorate our fathers' legacies who were champions in their own way.
Our vision was and continues to be 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 PD families within our community through our collaboration with the Pickaway County Community Foundation. 4) to let all PD families within our community know they are not alone in the fight against PD!
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
The Pickaway County Community Foundation Parkinson's Fund distributes funds to the Parkinson’s Foundation to assist in funding research a cure. The local PCCF Parkinson's fund continues to serve as a conduit for several categories of quality of life tools to assist local caregivers and their loved ones living with PD in managing their sy
The Pickaway County Community Foundation Parkinson's Fund distributes funds to the Parkinson’s Foundation to assist in funding research a cure. The local PCCF Parkinson's fund continues to serve as a conduit for several categories of quality of life tools to assist local caregivers and their loved ones 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) and sponsors those who wish to participate in the Parkinson's Wellness classes at OhioHealth Wellness center.
The funds directed to Parkinson Foundation assists in providing everything from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to an estimated one million people (USA) living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as improve Parkinson’s treatments. All the while, supporting innovative research to find a cure.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go two. — Matthew 5:41
Thank You to everyone for making the 2024 Walk the best ever
We thank everyone for making the 2024 event the biggest ever, showing unity and support for those families in Pickaway county and the surrounding area with loved ones experiencing Parkinson's disease.