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Parkinson's Unity Walk 2009 OrganizationParkinson's Unity Walk AddressCentral Park, The Bandshell at 72nd Street, Enter from 5th Avenue or Central Park West, New York, NY 10021 Interest AreaCommunity, Education & Literacy, Health & Medicine DateSat Apr 25, 2009, 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM Minimum Age13 Email this to a friend Invite a group Description Volunteer for the 15th Parkinson's Unity Walk in New York City's Central Park We are seeking volunteers/groups to help with areas such as: Set-up Crew, Welcome Crew, Registration, T-Shirts/Lanyards/Bags Distribution, Booths, Marshals, Make-a-sign Booth, Kids Area, Refreshments Booth, Water Stations, Clean-up and Dismantling Crew. About the Parkinson's Unity Walk The Parkinson's Unity Walk (PUW), a grassroots organization, began in 1994 through the dedicated efforts of patient, families, support groups, and friends who were affected by Parkinson's disease. Their main goal was to raise awareness and funds for research to find a cure for Parkinson's. Over the last thirteen years, the Unity Walk has grown from 200 participants in the ?rst event to well over 10,000 participants in the 2008 walk. The funds raised for the Walk have also dramatically increased with each passing year. In 1994, the Unity Walk raised $16,000 in research funds, and in 2008 a new one-year record raising over $1,800,000 for Parkinson's research. Generous donations of time and service to the Walk have expanded fund-raising and awareness well beyond earlier expectations. Donations from the Unity Walk have gone to support research for the following major U.S. Parkinson's foundations: American Parkinson Disease Association National Parkinson Foundation Parkinson's Action Network Parkinson's Disease Foundation The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Parkinson Alliance The Parkinson's Institute The Parkinson's Unity Walk directs donated funds to increase research to find a cure. Six of the seven participating organizations use the dollars they receive to fund specific research studies. The Parkinson's Action Network seeks to maximize federal funding of Parkinson's research through a concerted nationwide advocacy effort. From the very beginning, 100% all of the donations raised by walkers and contributors has been and continues to be designated for research. Corporate sponsors and individual research foundations fund the operating expenses of the PUW. For more information, please visit www.unitywalk.org Skills In some volunteer areas, we need those who are physically capable to stand on their feet and possibly with the strength to lift a box or two. For other areas, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting a cause and those who want to be part of the Parkinson's community. Please note: Due to the high volume of people that will be a part of the Unity Walk, and the busy nature of this event, we require volunteers, and all personnel within all volunteer areas and booths, be 13 years old and older. We do encourage everyone of all ages to come and participate in this day of Parkinson's community and education. Please call us for any questions about volunteering or about the Walk. Parkinson's Unity Walk The Parkinson's Unity Walk began in 1994 through the dedicated efforts of patients, families, support groups, and friends who were affected by... (Read More) Opportunities from this organization: Parkinson's Unity Walk 2009 About Us | Press Room | Careers | Donate to VolunteerMatch | Contact VolunteerMatch © 1998-2008 VolunteerMatch. All Rights Reserved. Privacy (updated: May 31, 2008), Terms of Use (updated: May 31, 2008) Rayilyn Brown Director AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn