The final number has come in for the Parkinson Association of Alberta’s 12th annual Step n’ Stride Walk in Grande Prairie.
Every September, participants from around the province gather as one community and walk for Parkinson’s, which the PAA says has helped raise more than $3.8 million to support and better the lives of those living with or loving someone with Parkinson’s disease.
In Grande Prairie, this year saw nearly $1,000 more than the target goal for fundraising, with the grand total coming in at $10,917.80 raised. The top fundraisers this year include Bob Sherard who raised just over $3,600, Carla Pierce who raised $1,775, and Jason Bass who raised $1,415.
The well-attended event took place at the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion in Muskoseepi Park and featured hundreds of donators and participants representing a variety of corporate, government, and private entities.
The Parkinson’s Association of Alberta says the organization relies heavily on community participation with the Step ‘n Stride fundraiser accounting for more than 20 per cent of the PAA’s annual budget.
