Thank you for walking with us!
'A Walk in the Park' is now over for this year, and we would not have had such a special day without you, our Parkinson's community!
Parkinson's WA is the peak body providing support to more than 20,000 people living with or affected by Parkinson's in Western Australia.
Hi there, we want to thank you for attending the Walk and joining us on the day for a wonderful community experience as we walked together.
Hundreds of people joined the Parkinson’s community of WA on Sunday 10 September at Perry Lakes Reserve to walk together in triumph, camaraderie and connection for the 13th annual ‘A Walk in the Park’ for Parkinson’s WA.
This year, the energy was electric with a burst of community spirit as we celebrated the same walk, with a slightly different story.
This year was the best we have seen in a long time and the feeling all around us reflected that perfectly as we heard from our attendees and their stories.
Town of Cambridge Mayor Keri Shannon and WA Labor local Member for Nedlands Dr Katrina Stratton joined us on the day and walked alongside our community as we celebrated together.
Together, we have raised a grand total of:
$47,296 for Parkinson's WA!
We were grateful to provide this opportunity to connect with our people and to raise funds for our Parkinson's Nurse Specialist service while enjoying a beautiful day out with our friends.
We want to hear from you through our feedback survey!
Please consider providing your input into our 'A Walk in the Park' feedback survey request. If you attended 'A Walk in the Park 2023', we would love to hear from you to help shape the future of our event planning as we start conversations about 2024. The survey will only take a few minutes of your time.
Please submit your responses before Saturday 7th October to have your voice included.
Donations for 'A Walk in the Park' close soon!
There's still time to donate to the movement and we would love your support for 'A Walk in the Park' 2023!
Your Walk in pictures...
This year, we had lots of special activities planned and plenty to keep the little ones busy while they waited. We worked hard to deliver a very special community event, for you, our community and we hope you felt that energy too.
This year, we were very lucky to have both our Parkinson's community member and photographer Dave Morse join us along with our resident Parkinson's photographer and Communications Manager, Jacqui.
Dave has worked with us over many years and he has a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the heart of this event, which he delivered in every single one of his images. Thank you to Dave for sharing with us on this special day and for celebrating you, our Parkinson's community as we walked together
You can see all of Dave and Jacqui's photos on our Facebook page through the links below. If you would like a copy of your high quality image from the day, please get in contact with Jacqui on communications@parkinsonswa.org.au
How was the day special?
We want to share with you some lovely feedback we have received. If you would like to provide a comment or feedback about the day and/or event, please contact Kerrin on fundraising@parkinsonswa.org.au or Jacqui on communications@parkinsonswa.org.au
As a community drumming group, WASAMBA love to perform at charity walks / fun runs. Supporting such events is part of the WASAMBA ethos. We feel our presence at events such as ‘A Walk in the Park’ for Parkinson’s generates excitement and a real party atmosphere. We can see the delight in the walkers as they pass by, often dancing! On a personal level, I have a good friend who lives with Parkinson’s, so it’s wonderful to be given the opportunity to support the community around this. We are proud to be associated with Parkinson’s Western Australia and will continue to bring the party to ‘A Walk in the Park’!
WASAMBA Leader Dave Swan
“CONGRATULATIONS on the 'Walk in the Park' event - it was superb. Having attended a number of these in the past, I must say this one had a feeling of vibrancy, positivity, inclusivity and true celebration - so well done team!"
Paige, Lifespan Dance
“The event is important to me because it represents the best in people - it’s about everyone banding together for a common cause while enjoying some exercise at the stunning Perry Lakes Reserve.”
Mayor Keri Shannon, Town of Cambridge
“Every person can make a difference in someone’s life. It was so lovely to see so many different people coming together to make a difference in the lives of people with Parkinson’s.”
Donna Mallaby, Parkinson's Nurse Specialist
"It was a lovely day, which my family and I enjoyed very much! We are looking forward to seeing how much was raised. It was just wonderful sharing the event with so many folks there to support Parkinson's WA."
Bev Hannan, Kingsley Support Group Leader and partner/carer
“A great show of support from the hundreds walking and the thousands raised - and the invaluable awareness of Parkinson’s and its impact on people, their families and communities. Congratulations to the team at Parkinson’s, all the volunteers, Town of Cambridge Mayor Keri Shannon and all those walking to remember.”
Dr Katrina Stratton, WA Labor Member for Nedlands
"We were truly impressed by the exceptional organisation of the 'A Walk in the Park' event. The dedicated volunteers who orchestrated the day's activities ensured that everyone had an enjoyable time. The walk and activities were not only well-organised but also filled with warmth and compassion. It was heart-warming to see so many individuals coming together to support such a noble cause."
Tamara, Operations Manager Magnetic People
Thank you for everything!
Thank you to our incredible supporters, sponsors, donors, community, walkers, families, staff, volunteers and everyone who gave their time, enthusiasm, energy and commitment to making this a wonderfully special day filled with light, laughter, smiles and joy. Thank you, from us to you.
Our Sponsors: AbbVie | Affinity | Beyond Bank Australia | Medtronic
Our in-kind donations from: Constructive Media | Bunnings (Claremont) | European Foods | Hampers With Bite | iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Perth) | Kamels & Co | Officeworks (Subiaco) | Optus Stadium | Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Pet Fresh | Labelmakers Group
Our donated goods from: Aussie Natural Spring Water | Hertz (Welshpool) | Kennards Hire | Precise Signs & Graphics | Remedy Drinks | Woolworths Supermarkets (Noranda) | BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd
Our volunteers. We could not have put on the day without you! We had more than 50 volunteers who donated their time, including our Parkinson’s WA staff, their family and friends and also volunteers from: Beyond Bank Australia | Curtin University | The University of Western Australia
Our Parkinson's Western Australia community members and stallholders including: Monique from Waxy Wicks, Irena from Naturenest by Iris, Sue Edge who delivered an art workshop and hosted an art stall display, Caroline from Sweet Caroline Chilli Jam and Liz Curtis and Rob, our PWA fundraisers who held a bake stall and raffle to raise money for our service.
Our 'A Walk in the Park' entertainment who donated their time free for the day including Paige and Liz from Lifespan Dance, and the incredible performance from the team at WASAMBA!!
We thank you all for your passion and efforts that made this event the success it was!
Support 'A Walk in the Park' 2024
If you know a business or organisation that may consider us for a sponsorship package or in-kind donation for 'A Walk in the Park' next year, please contact our Fundraising Manager Kerrin on fundraising@parkinsonswa.org.au or (08) 6457 3745
Stay in touch with us
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to stay connected and updated on all things Parkinson's. Contact our Communications Manager Jacqui on direct line (08) 6457 7826 or communications@parkinsonswa.org.au
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