Meath Walk in the Park for Parkinson's fundraiser success
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The committee and organisers of the Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s, Meath Branch back, from left, Nancy O’Reilly, Ivor and Martina Cooney, Christy Gorman; front, Margaret Gorman, Veronica Cooney, Stella McElherron and Anne Tully.Image 2 of 7
Limbering up for the Parkinson’s Walk in Claremont.Image 3 of 7
Sylvia Mullin, Sinead Burke, Sandra Smth, Leslie Purcell Duffy, Margaret Gorman, Angela Magee, Helen Lane and Edel Fay.Image 4 of 7
Stella and Frank McElherron.Image 5 of 7
Ivor Cooney, Declan Clarke and John Burke.Image 6 of 7
John, Margaret and Christopher Gorman with Richie Cahill.Image 7 of 7
Leah, Megan, and Jordan Cooney.Over 200 people turned out at Claremont Stadium, Navan, recently, to highlight and raise funds for the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, Parkinson’s, in the inaugural Meath Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s. The event in Meath raised some €13,000.
Grandparents, parents, children, siblings and friends of people living with Parkinson’s were welcomed by Margaret Gorman on what was a beautiful Saturday morning. Claremont was the ideal venue, safe, spacious, flat, wheelchair friendly and helpful staff.
Siel Bleu representative said a few words and all made their way to the track. After a short warm up, the Walk in the Park got going. The mingling of the crowd was a delight to see. Discussions about the weather, holidays, Parkinson’s symptoms and treatments were heard.
Many adjourned to the hall for light refreshments to sit and to meet others in the same boat. Others stayed talking to the volunteers.
Information on Parkinson’s, membership forms, exercise programmes and sketchers vouchers were distributed. Dedicated volunteers were on hand to give out T-shirts and vouchers. The committee expresses thanks to all who made this a very successful day.