On Saturday, May 31st, a “Family & Friends Walk-A-Thon” will be held at The Village at Mariner’s Point in East Haven with proceeds going toward finding a cure and treatments for this debilitating disease.
Information provided by our guests:
1-877-282-7328 or visit: www.ctapda.org.
(this event is rain or shine)
Village at Mariner’s Point to Host Family & Friends Walk-A-Thon
Annual Event Helps Combat Parkinson’s Disease
East Haven, Conn: In the ongoing effort to combat Parkinson’s disease, The Village at Mariner’s Point will host the 2008 Family & Friends Walk-A-Thon and Festival on Saturday, May 31, rain or shine. The event offers a great time for a good cause in a wonderful walking venue along Long Island Sound. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by opening remarks from East Haven Mayor April Capone Almon. The walk starts at 10:15 a.m.
The Walk-A-Thon is being organized and coordinated by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, which will provide Parkinson’s educational programming throughout the event. Family activities include a hotdog roast, pony rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, bingo, disc jockey entertainment and swimming in The Village at Mariner’s Point’s indoor pool. The Village at Mariner’s Point is located at 111 South Shore Drive in East Haven, Conn.
Organizers anticipate about 250 to 300 participants and expect to raise more than $25,000. Monies raised at the event will benefit national research efforts and in-state Parkinson’s disease support services. Individuals donating $25 or more receive a T-shirt, goodie bag and picnic lunch. Raffles, prizes and closing remarks will be about 1:15 p.m.
Participants that want to register online for the Walk-A-Thon can do so at www.ctapda.org
