‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ supported by Home Instead

Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.’ Sponsored by Home Instead, this annual event will take place in various locations across Ireland on Saturday, September 21st at 11 a.m (please note the Mayo walk will commence at 1pm)

Dublin: Merrion Square, meeting point at Merrion Square East.

Wicklow: Avondale Multiloop

Wexford: Orchard Peace Park

Waterford: People’s Park

Cork: Sacred Heart – Lee Fields

Limerick: People’s Park

Laois: Colt GAA Club

Offaly: Lloyd’s Town Park

Donegal: Bernard McGlinchey Park

Mayo: Lough Lannagh, meeting at Castlebar Scouts Den (please note our Mayo branch will commence their walk at 1pm)

Why Participate?

• Raise Awareness: Join us for a positive day of awareness and fundraising for Parkinson’s Disease and the essential services provided by Parkinson’s Ireland.
• Community Support: This annual event promises to be a fun day out for our members, their loved ones, and the public. Come together to support one another!
• Impact: By participating, you contribute to raising awareness about Parkinson’s as a condition and promoting better care and support for those living with Parkinson’s and their families.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 21^st
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Locations: Various locations across Ireland
• Tickets and Registration: Available here.

Speaking on the launch, CEO of Parkinson’s Ireland Shane O’Brien said: “We are delighted to launch our new annual fundraising event ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.’ We are very grateful to Home Instead for their sponsorship and support of this event. In addition to raising much needed funds for the services that Parkinson’s Ireland provides, the event will be an opportunity for the Parkinson’s community across Ireland to come together in a show of unity and support. We hope that this event will raise awareness of the fact that an estimated 18,000 people in Ireland have Parkinson’s and that it’s the fastest growing neurological condition.”

Danette Connolly, National Clinical Lead at Home Instead Ireland, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership: “Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s. By partnering with Parkinson’s Ireland on their flagship Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s, we aim to raise awareness and foster a caring society that supports people living with Parkinson’s and their families. We encourage all Home Instead staff to participate and urge the public to join us.”

For more information and to register, please click here.

Parkinson’s Ireland would like to thank McKenna Creative and Siobhan Taylor Photos for their wonderful contribution towards our launch.

About Parkinson’s Ireland:

• There are approximately 18,000 people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Ireland. This is projected to double by 2040. PD is a progressive neurological condition which causes a variety of motor and non-motor symptoms. There is currently no cure for PD.
• Parkinson’s Ireland (PI) provides a range of services and supports, both locally and nationally to people living with PD, their families and care partners.
• Our work also includes raising awareness of the condition, providing information and advice, research, and advocating on a variety of issues which impact on people with PD, their families and care partners.

About Home Instead:

• Home Instead is Ireland’s leading provider of home care services, committed to their mission to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families.
• Home Instead empowers ageing adults to maintain their independence and dignity within the familiar comforts of home. Their dedicated CAREGivers play an integral role in delivering exceptional care and support to clients and their families.
• Visit HomeInstead.ie