Upcoming Events
Inaugural
& Parkinson Forum
Charity 5K Run * 5K Race Walk * Mile Fun Run
March 27, 2010
Lakeshore Park at the Ross Barnett Reservoir
Out and Back across Causeway
Organized by: MS Chapter APDA, APDA Information and Referral Center, and MS Race Timing, LLC
“Moving Toward a Cure”
Parkinson Charity Race& Parkinson Forum
Charity 5K Run * 5K Race Walk * Mile Fun Run
March 27, 2010
Lakeshore Park at the Ross Barnett Reservoir
Out and Back across Causeway
Organized by: MS Chapter APDA, APDA Information and Referral Center, and MS Race Timing, LLC
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We are so excited about Mississippi participating in the APDA’s annual national fundraising campaign for Parkinson’s research! The 2010 Parkinson’s Forum and 5K Charity Race is scheduled Saturday March 27th. The 5K Run/Race-Walk and Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Reservoir YMCA, 6023 Lakeshore Park, Brandon, MS. 39047. The Parkinson’s Forum will be held inside the Reservoir YMCA and starts at 11:00 am. There is no charge to attend the Parkinson’s Forum. However, please RSVP me at 601-638-7484 so that I can plan for food & refreshments. One hundred percent of the total proceeds go to APDA specifically to help underwrite the cost for Parkinson’s research in the hope of finding a cure.
Ways that you can participate in this project:
1) Parkinson’s Forum: Anyone who is interested in learning more about PD may attend the Parkinson’s Forum. The Forum will be held after the race inside the Reservoir YMCA. Lee Voulters, M.D. and Member of the Movement Disorder Society will lead the panel in a “round table” discussion along with neurologists: Ruth Fredericks and Patrick Weldon. Tentatively scheduled are Donald Butts, and John Norton, also neurologists. We are also very pleased to have Kathleen Wentland, SLP, LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) as part of the Forum. Kathleen recently attended the National Speech Convention – she will share with us what she learned about respiratory muscle training that applies to PD. Get your questions ready -- this will be a great time to voice any concerns you may have about Parkinson’s disease.
2) 5K Charity Race: The race begins at the Reservoir YMCA and goes out and back on the Causeway. The 5K Run/Race-walk early bird registration is $20 (postmarked by March 19th). Registration after the postmarked date and on race day is $25. The Mile Fun Run is $10 (postmarked by March 19th). Late and race day registration for the Mile Fun Run is $15. For the map and more information visit: http://www.msracetiming.com/ Register via the Race Flyer or
Race Brochure . Or register via these Web Sites: www.active.com/donate/msapda and www.msracetiming.com
3) Walk in the comfort of your home, local gym or neighborhood: If you are unable to participate in the race at the official site, please participate by walking at your local gym, or wherever your favorite place may be. You will be receiving information in the mail including the pledge/donation form. On one side of the form is information about the Parkinson’s Forum and 5K Charity Race. On the other side is the pledge and registration form. Using your pledge/donation form, simply ask family and friends to “sponsor” your endeavor. Have them fill in their name, address, etc. and the amount donated -- collect the donations at the time of asking. Please mail donations along with the completed forms by April 11, 2010 to: APDA MS Chapter - PO Box 5943 - Brandon, MS 39047. We are a 501 (c) (3) not for profit charitable organization…Donations are tax deductible.
4) Virtual Racer: Set up your own fundraising web page. Create an account with Active.com – click here: http://www.active.com/donate/msapda --- Select “Become a Fundraiser” from the top of the page. Follow instructions from there. Click here to see an example of a personal fundraising page http://www.active.com/donate/msapda/forus. There is no charge to participate in the “Virtual Race.” Contact Teresa Jones 601.506.2729 or myself if you need help with setting up your fundraising page. Click on HERE for instructions on how to set up your own personal fundraising page.
Whichever way you choose to help raise much needed funds will be greatly appreciated!
Important forms:
Race Registration Form
Race & Forum Brochure
If you are a business and would like to find out about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Teresa Jones at teresa@msapda.org. You may also click Sponsorship Opportunities to view our brochure.
To Make a Donation for Moving Toward a Cure, click here.
Ways that you can participate in this project:
1) Parkinson’s Forum: Anyone who is interested in learning more about PD may attend the Parkinson’s Forum. The Forum will be held after the race inside the Reservoir YMCA. Lee Voulters, M.D. and Member of the Movement Disorder Society will lead the panel in a “round table” discussion along with neurologists: Ruth Fredericks and Patrick Weldon. Tentatively scheduled are Donald Butts, and John Norton, also neurologists. We are also very pleased to have Kathleen Wentland, SLP, LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) as part of the Forum. Kathleen recently attended the National Speech Convention – she will share with us what she learned about respiratory muscle training that applies to PD. Get your questions ready -- this will be a great time to voice any concerns you may have about Parkinson’s disease.
2) 5K Charity Race: The race begins at the Reservoir YMCA and goes out and back on the Causeway. The 5K Run/Race-walk early bird registration is $20 (postmarked by March 19th). Registration after the postmarked date and on race day is $25. The Mile Fun Run is $10 (postmarked by March 19th). Late and race day registration for the Mile Fun Run is $15. For the map and more information visit: http://www.msracetiming.com/ Register via the Race Flyer or
Race Brochure . Or register via these Web Sites: www.active.com/donate/msapda and www.msracetiming.com
3) Walk in the comfort of your home, local gym or neighborhood: If you are unable to participate in the race at the official site, please participate by walking at your local gym, or wherever your favorite place may be. You will be receiving information in the mail including the pledge/donation form. On one side of the form is information about the Parkinson’s Forum and 5K Charity Race. On the other side is the pledge and registration form. Using your pledge/donation form, simply ask family and friends to “sponsor” your endeavor. Have them fill in their name, address, etc. and the amount donated -- collect the donations at the time of asking. Please mail donations along with the completed forms by April 11, 2010 to: APDA MS Chapter - PO Box 5943 - Brandon, MS 39047. We are a 501 (c) (3) not for profit charitable organization…Donations are tax deductible.
4) Virtual Racer: Set up your own fundraising web page. Create an account with Active.com – click here: http://www.active.com/donate/msapda --- Select “Become a Fundraiser” from the top of the page. Follow instructions from there. Click here to see an example of a personal fundraising page http://www.active.com/donate/msapda/forus. There is no charge to participate in the “Virtual Race.” Contact Teresa Jones 601.506.2729 or myself if you need help with setting up your fundraising page. Click on HERE for instructions on how to set up your own personal fundraising page.
Whichever way you choose to help raise much needed funds will be greatly appreciated!
Important forms:
Race Registration Form
Race & Forum Brochure
If you are a business and would like to find out about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Teresa Jones at teresa@msapda.org. You may also click Sponsorship Opportunities to view our brochure.
To Make a Donation for Moving Toward a Cure, click here.