(Dylan Kruse Runs 4 Parkinson's Disease)
I'm running to raise funds and awareness with the Parkinson's Champions. I'm challenging myself to run the NYC half marathon to support the Parkinson’s Foundation helping those like my father who was diagnosed two years ago.
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people living with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. As well supporting family and friends of those living along side the disease.
For me, running has offered a sense of relief and mental clarity. It has helped me in my own health recovery both physically and emotionally. It is when I do some of my best thinking and day dreaming. I’m hoping that by the small act of running, I can bestow some of these feelings to those afflicted.
Studies show that 2.5 hours of weekly exercise along with medication, can significantly improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson's. We run and will continue to run for people with Parkinson's because this disease not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Every dollar counts, thank you for your support!