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Register Now for Walk to End Parkinson\u2019s Disease Event May 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by HSHS St. Anthony\u2019s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness<\/em><\/p>\n

HSHS St. Anthony\u2019s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness invites the community to lace up their sneakers and join them in raising awareness and support for those living with Parkinson\u2019s disease on Saturday, May 9.<\/p>\n

Held at the Richard E. Workman Sports and Wellness Complex, this fourth annual walk is for everyone in the community, of any age, to come out and support those with Parkinson\u2019s disease.\u00a0 The event begins with registration and kids\u2019 activities starting at 9 a.m., followed by a welcome and the walk kicking off at 10 a.m.\u00a0 Following the walk, participants can enjoy a free luncheon provided by HSHS St. Anthony\u2019s Memorial Hospital, concluding by 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

There is no registration fee, but donations are appreciated, with proceeds supporting the local Parkinson’s Support Group and creating new and exciting opportunities for those in the community navigating Parkinson’s disease.<\/p>\n

Online registration is now open and strongly encouraged.\u00a0 Adults who register before April 22 will receive a T-shirt on the day of the event, although day-of registration will be available.\u00a0 Each family member participating will need to register to receive a T-shirt.\u00a0 No child-size shirts are available, but there will be many fun activities for children.\u00a0 To register and find out more, visit eventbrite.com<\/a>\u00a0and search \u201cWalk to End Parkinson’s\u201d in the Effingham area.<\/p>\n

HSHS St. Anthony\u2019s Physical Therapist Jessica Mottashed shared why she and her colleagues wanted to host this event again.\u00a0 She said, “Our rehabilitation team is passionately dedicated to Parkinson’s care, having pursued specialized training in this field.\u00a0 Leading our local Parkinson’s Support Group, I’ve seen firsthand how funds raised at our past events positively impacts community members facing daily challenges with the disease,\u201d she explained.\u00a0 \u201cThis event beautifully unites our community in support of those with Parkinson’s and their families.”<\/p>\n

HSHS St. Anthony\u2019s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness has a specialized team that treats and supports patients with Parkinson\u2019s disease. Ten\u00a0members of St. Anthony\u2019s physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy team have completed specialized and individualized training for LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD treatments that help people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions address walking, balance and other activities of daily living (LSVT BIG) and with their speech (LSVT LOUD).<\/p>\n

For questions or more information about the Walk to End Parkinson\u2019s event, contact Jessica Mottashed at\u00a0jessica.mottashed@hshs.org<\/p>\n

Register now on eventbrite.com<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0stanthonyshospital.org<\/a>\u00a0and go to the Classes and Events page and select the Walk to End Parkinson\u2019s event for registration details.<\/p>\n

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