People in Suffolk are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s
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Ickworth Estate (Image: Jim Woolf)
Parkinson’s UK’s Walk for Parkinson’s is coming to Bury St Edmunds. The charity is calling on local people to lace up and sign up to this fundraising walk that fuels life-changing research.
Walk for Parkinson’s is taking place at the Ickworth Estate on Saturday, June 22 and is a part of the charity's national fundraising series where people in the community can help to fund vital research into better treatments and a cure for the condition. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or looking to take on your first fundraising challenge, Walk for Parkinson’s is suitable for everyone.
Taking place at the Ickworth Estate, there are two different routes available for people to choose from. Participants can expect to see the beautiful National Trust parkland, rolling landscape and ancient woodlands with either a shorter two-mile route, which is fully accessible or a longer 5.7-mile route.
Walk for Parkinson’s promises not only steps, but smiles too as walkers will warm up together, walk together, and finish together with other members of the Parkinson’s community. Beth Condie, community fundraiser for East Anglia at Parkinson’s UK, said: “In Suffolk there are 2080 people living with the condition.
“Every hour, two more people in the UK are diagnosed, meaning 1 in 37 people alive today will be diagnosed with Parkinson's in their lifetime. There’s no cure for Parkinson’s. Yet.
“But if we walk together, we can make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson’s. Whatever your age or fitness level, we’d love to see you at the Ickworth Estate to Walk for Parkinson’s.”
Walk for Parkinson’s is sponsored this year by Charco Neurotech. Representatives from the therapeutics company will be present at each walk so all attendees can find out more about its products.
It costs just £12 to sign up to Walk for Parkinson’s (under 18s go free) and it's suggested you try and raise £50 in sponsorship. All walkers will receive a fundraising pack with tips and advice, sponsorship forms and an exclusive Walk for Parkinson’s t-shirt to wear on the day.
As well as walkers, the charity is on the look-out for volunteers to help on the day. To find out more about Walk for Parkinson’s, visit here.
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
