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I'm moving to beat Parkinson's disease!
Did you know that every 6 minutes someone, somewhere, is diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? Only two years ago, it was every 9 minutes. AND it is expected that the numbers will grow even faster as Baby Boomers are aging.
I've joined Moving Day Charleston, SC, A Walk for Parkinson's, and had a team - Debbie's Buddies - every year since 2018 when I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. I do this to honor dear friends who are no longer with us, as well as people living with Parkinson's, those who love them and those that are working to end this disease. I have also become a Volunteer Ambassador for the Parkinson's Foundation, Carolinas Chapter, which enables me to help others like me, as well as help educate members of the medical community that are not familiar with all the symptoms of Parkinson's, or with the special needs of Parkinson's patients when they are hospitalized for other medical reasons.
Every dollar I raise goes a long way in helping the Parkinson's Foundation fulfill its mission of improving the lives of the over one million Americans with Parkinson's. Not only does theParkinson's Foundation use the funds raised to conduct research, it provides resources and support to people with Parkinson's (PwP) and their care partners free of charge. Your generosity will help raise awareness, more funding and more understanding of a disease that affects so many of our family and friends. Please support me in this fight by making a donation.
Together, let's make a life-changing difference!
Thank you!
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