Overwhelming support

Wimmera Parkinson’s Peer Support Group members were thrilled with support for Sunday’s A Walk in the Park event, which raises money for research into the degenerative disease.

Group publicity officer Rene Vivian said this year’s walk, at Horsham’s Weir Park, raised between $3500 and $4000, including $750 in donations on the day.

“We had 102 walkers and two dogs registered,” she said.

“It was the best walk. We’ve never had that many people before – we usually get about 40.”

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy cut a ribbon to launch the Horsham walk, now in its third year. The Horsham event coincides with a Melbourne walk, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

A Walk in the Park is Australia’s largest community event dedicated to supporting people with Parkinson’s to lead full and active lives.

Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive neurological condition.

In Victoria alone more than 27,000 people are living with the condition, with 30 more diagnosed every day.

People can call John Mcroberts on 5382 6712 for more information about Wimmera Parkinson’s Peer Support Group.