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People in Carlow are encouraged to attend a national fundraising event, A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s, in Oak Park.
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition which affects an estimated 18,000 people in Ireland, a figure projected to double by 2050.
The condition was originally characterised by motor symptoms such as tremor at rest, slowness of movement and muscle rigidity.
However, more than 40 symptoms are now associated with Parkinson’s, including a range of non motor symptoms that can
significantly impact daily life.
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Walks will take place across the country this April to raise awareness of the neurological condition and support vital
services for those living with Parkinson’s.
A series of community walks will take place nationwide on Saturday, 11 April at 11am, with events planned in 20 locations across Ireland as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
The event aims to raise both awareness and funds for the services and supports provided by Parkinson’s Ireland to people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families and care partners.
The national launch of the event brought together several members of Parkinson’s Ireland who shared their lived experience of the condition as ambassadors, highlighting the challenges faced by those living with Parkinson’s and the importance of community
support.
Walks will take place in the following locations:
Carlow – Oak Park
Cavan – Con Smith Park
Clare – Lees Road, Ennis
Cork – Glounthaune Community Centre
Donegal – Bernard McGlinchey Town Park
Dublin – Merrion Square Park
Galway – Salthill Promenade
Kildare – Moorefield GAA Club
Limerick – The Demesne Park, Newcastlewest
Longford – The Mall
Mayo – Lough Lannagh, Castlebar
Meath – Claremont Stadium (11:30am start)
Monaghan – Walking Track, Carrickmacross
Offaly – Lloyd Town Park, Tullamore
Sligo – Doorly Park
Tipperary – Templemore Park
Waterford – People’s Park
Westmeath – Dovida Lakepoint Park, St Loman’s GAA
Wexford – Min Ryan Park
Wicklow – Avondale House
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