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Kenny's Second
Annual Kettle Moraine Walk/Run for Parkinson Disease was held on July 10,
2010 |
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to support people like Kenny and the Wisconsin Parkinson Association to find a cure so
that people with Parkinson's disease can be rid of the effects. "We
know that there are more than 1.5 million Americans who live with Parkinson's
disease with 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Every person has a
friend, relative or acquaintance that has Parkinson's. Please help our
cause and fight this debilitating disease.
All funds raised will be going to the
Wisconsin Parkinson Association for patient education and support and for
research. |
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What is Parkinson Disease? |
Parkinson disease belongs to a group of conditions
called Motor System Disorders. The disease is both chronic, meaning
it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its
symptoms grow worse over time. Symptoms include slowness of
movement, loss of balance and coordination, tremor, rigidity or
stiffness, and uncontrolled movements. As these symptoms become more
pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or
completing daily tasks.
Over 1.5 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson's, of which over
26,000 are in Wisconsin. Approximately 60,000 Americans are
diagnosed with Parkinson's each year. Parkinson's affects all ages,
even some children. Most people with Parkinson's are over 60, but an
estimated 20 percent are young adults under 50.
Every day, researchers are learning new facts about how the brain
works. New drugs are being tested and new surgeries performed.
Parkinson's research is so promising that scientists are optimistic
about finding a cure in the near future. |
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Who is Kenny?
Kenny Schneider is a longtime, well-known,
involved and caring resident of Dundee who was diagnosed with
Parkinson's several years ago. Kettle
Moraine Cares is a group of caring community-minded volunteers fund-raising for
people like Kenny through the Wisconsin Parkinson Association. |
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Walk/Run Sponsors Needed
to help support this worthy cause
Click Here
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Contact Information:
Marilyn at
randm.edwards@yahoo.com
(920/533-4430)
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Call Ed at 920-533-5830 |
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Heartfelt thanks from Parkinson patients, family, and friends |
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This site was last updated
07/21/10
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