Growing up, I didn’t have heroes. I never really thought about it. Maybe I didn’t like the idea of putting someone on a pedestal above me. But as I age, I have more and more heroes: First Responders, people of the armed forces, firemen, teachers, single parents…. all parents! Really, the list goes on and on. There are too many to count, but they all deserve to be counted. Every one who spends their days doing good in the world.
Their are plenty of heroes in the Parkinson world. Researchers, doctors, the volunteers, spouses, even the dreaded pharmaceutical companies. And since the onset of the disease can be delayed through exercise, every one that wakes up and does battle through walking, tai chi, golf, etc, etc… Every one who chooses to fight every day, is a hero.
On October 2nd, the Foundation is having a fundraising event. It’s a 5K race affectionately called a Fox Trot. It’s a fun, hopeful, positive event. Normally, its run in San Mateo. This time, instead of running the trot in San Mateo with teams from all over. Because of the pandemic, the foundation is having a virtual race. I’m not sure what that means exactly. But we decided it would be fun to have a real Trot with members of our team.
We will start and end at my house. (Directions will be emailed later.)
We will have snacks and waters.
The path is stroller accessible.
We will have a wildlife scavenger activity sheet.
It’ll be fun and take about an hour and 20 minutes.
And what can I say, I am giving you an opportunity, through donation and/or participating in the race, to join the group of heroes and bring us closer to the day when there is no Parkinson’s Disease. If you are unable to donate your resources, consider other ways by volunteering or even sending us a few thoughts of well wishing. Having you on my side, aides me on my journey and helps me battle… every day.
Here’s a link to the event: Fox Trot. Sign up for the team. Donate whatever is right for you and race…. or not.
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