Tullamore to host 'Walk in the Park' fundraiser for Parkinson’s Ireland

Parkinson's Ireland's flagship fundraiser, 'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s', will see the walk taking place in Lloyd Town Park, Tullamore, at 11am on Saturday, September 21.

The event is sponsored by Home Instead, and participants can register online at WalkinthePark.ie

In addition to raising money, the annual event is designed to raise more awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and the essential services provided by Parkinson’s Ireland.

Speaking about the initiative, CEO of Parkinson's Ireland, Shane O’Brien, said: "We are delighted to launch our new annual fundraising event 'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson's'. We are very grateful to Home Instead for their sponsorship and support of this event.

"In addition to raising much-needed funds for the services that Parkinson's Ireland provides, the event will be an opportunity for the Parkinson's community across Ireland to come together in a show of unity and support.

"We hope that this event will raise awareness of the fact that an estimated 18,000 people in Ireland have Parkinson’s and that it’s the fastest growing neurological condition."

Danette Connolly, National Clinical Lead at Home Instead Ireland, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership

"Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's. By partnering with Parkinson's Ireland on their flagship Walk in the Park for Parkinson's, we aim to raise awareness and foster a caring society that supports people living with Parkinson's and their families."

For more information visit parkinsons.ie