Walk in support of a cure for Parkinson’s

PEOPLE across the East Midlands are asked to sign up to their local “Walk for Parkinson’s” event and stride towards a Parkinson’s cure by funding ground-breaking research.

The charity Parkinson’s UK has launched its annual Walk for Parkinson’s fund-raiser. All the money raised from the walks will go towards the charity’s vital work to change the lives of everyone affected by the condition.

Walks taking place include Calke Abbey, in Derbyshire, on April 26. The walks suit a range of ages, abilities and fitness levels, so there’s something for everyone.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure. An estimated 145,000 people across the UK are living with Parkinson’s, including 10,256 in the East Midlands.

There are more than 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s including loss of mobility, tremor, pain and depression, and every hour two more people are diagnosed.

Parkinson’s UK is the largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, and over the past 50 years have invested £93 million into researching Parkinson’s and treatments. The charity is accelerating breakthroughs in research, and the money raised from Walk for Parkinson’s will take Parkinson’s UK a step closer to finding a cure.

Sky Sports presenter Dave Clark is supporting Walk for Parkinson’s events. Dave was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011 at the age of 44, and as Parkinson’s UK’s Champion of Walking he has helped to raise over £300,000 for the charity through walking challenges.

To sign up to a walk near you, please visit: parkinsons.org.uk/walk

If you can’t attend an event, there’s an option to organise your own walk. Visit Parkinson’s UK’s website to find out more. Parkinson’s UK, http://www.

parkinsons.org.uk