Dear Editor:
On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Walk for PD (Parkinson’s Disease) event was held at the Fergus sportsplex.
This is a yearly fundraiser that supports the Parkinson’s Society Southwest Chapter. Funds stay in our communities to provide local support groups for individuals with Parkinson’s, support groups for caregivers, resources, webinars and conferences and ongoing research.
This year’s event was a resounding success, raising approximately $45,000. As with any event of this size it is not possible without volunteers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers for their incredible contributions of time; our gratitude is hard to express.
Thank you also to the Fergus Pipe Band who led our walk along the path behind the sportsplex and through the forest trail. What great encouragement they provided and helped to motivate our walkers.
Thank you to Bill Longshaw of the Advertiser, The Grand 101.1’s Austin Cardinel and Centre Wellington Mayor Shawn Watters who all attended the event.
There was a large raffle table and silent auction items, all donated along with barbecue hot dogs and delicious fries with chili being sold with all proceeds going to the walk efforts.
What a great community! Thank you to all who participated to help support those in our community living with Parkinson’s.
Let’s hope we will one day find a way to slow the progression of this disease.
Lisa, Robert and Chris Ecclestone,
Walk for PD Committee