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CANADA: SuperWalk For Parkinson's 2004 Hits New Record High TORONTO, Oct. 9 /CNW/ - Throughout September, 74 communities across Canada took part in the Annual SuperWalk for Parkinson's raising a record amount of $1.61 million (gross) to benefit those living with Parkinson's, their families and caregivers. SuperWalk for Parkinson's 2004 was an outstanding success due to the enthusiastic involvement of our many walkers, SuperSTARWalkers (those raising over $1000), team challenge participants and participation in on-line registration. Parkinson Society Canada gratefully acknowledges the support of its many generous corporate sponsors and Honourary Chair, Vicki Gabereau. "SuperWalk for Parkinson's is the single most important national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society Canada and its success will enable Parkinson Society Canada to continue its role within the Parkinson's community" said National President and CEO Joyce Gordon. "We sincerely thank all who supported this event either by walking or by donating." Monies raised from this national event will be used for local support services and our national research programme (see http://www.parkinson.ca for research programme details). Parkinson Society Canada is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson's. Our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure through research, education, advocacy and support services. For further information: please contact: Roger D. Ali, CFRE, National Director, Resource Development, (416) 227-9700 SOURCE: CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse), Canada http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/October2004/09/c8673.html * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn