The Stepping Out for Parkinson’s Fun Walk will take place at Nippersink Forest Preserve on Sunday, June 9. It features a 1.5 mile walk, run, wheel beginning at 11:30am. (Packet pick up is at 11.) The event also features volleyball, a bean toss and a raffle. There are over 89 gift baskets so far.
The event benefits Focus on a Cure whose mission is raising awareness, increasing education and providing support to patients and family members who live with Parkinson’s disease. This event was founded by Jodi Mara, a local woman affected by Parkinson’s. This is the second year of the event in Lake County.
For more information about the Fun Walk, contact Jodi at 847-373-8320 or Barb at 847-970-8422. Email them at sofpd@yahoo.com