2025 Awareness Walk for Atypical Parkinsonism
The Coleen Cunningham Foundation (CCF) is proud to announce the May 3 Awareness Walk 2025, a family-friendly event to raise awareness for Atypical Parkinsonism in Burlington, Ontario. Scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Hub at Burlington Mall, this community gathering will feature a 1 km walk, inspiring speakers, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. We invite local newspapers, radio stations, and TV outlets to cover this event and include it on their community event pages to help us spread the word to Burlington and area residents.
Event Details at a Glance
What: May 3 Awareness Walk 2025
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: The Hub at Burlington Mall, with outdoor events in Hudson Bay Parking Lot (Fairview St), Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Why: To raise awareness for Atypical Parkinsonism - PSP, MSA, CBD, DLB
Highlights: 1 km walk (indoor/outdoor options), speakers, live music, kids’ activities, raffle
Event Schedule
12:00 PM - Pre-Walk Social: Check in at The Hub, grab wristbands and maps, join a light stretch or icebreaker activity.
12:05 PM - Welcome Speech: Purpose of the walk and sponsor thanks.
12:30 PM - 1 km Awareness Walk: Indoor and outdoor routes with pace leaders, featuring brief stops for facts and stories.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Post-Walk Social: Speaker lineup (1:15 PM keynote, 1:45 PM testimonial, 2:15 PM Q&A), live music at 1:00 PM, kids’ zone with balloon animals, vendor booths, snacks, and a 2:45 PM raffle draw.
Note: Rain contingency includes pop-up tents.
Registration
Registration/tickets are available now—free walk registration tickets are live, with t-shirt and VIP tickets coming soon!
What to Expect
This family-friendly event brings the community together with:
- 1 km Walk: Indoor/outdoor options with pace leaders, highlighting Atypical Parkinsonism facts and stories.
- Speakers: Inspiring keynote, personal testimonial, and Q&A session.
- Entertainment: Live music, kids’ zone with balloon animals, and a raffle with exciting prizes.
- Extras: Vendor booths, snacks, hydration stations, and themed decor.
“We’re thrilled to bring our community together for this meaningful cause,” said Laura Louizos, Executive Director with the CCF Coleen Cunningham Foundation. “Atypical Parkinsonism affects so many lives, and media support is vital to amplify our message. We’d love for you to join us on May 3 to cover the event or share it with your audience through your event listings.”
Speakers
- Keynote Speaker - Coming Soon
- Personal Testimonial - Coming Soon
- Q&A Moderator - Coming Soon
Sponsors
- The Hub Burlington Centre
- Coming Soon
- Coming Soon
Vendors
Get Involved
We’re looking for volunteers, sponsors, and vendors to make this event unforgettable! Whether you’d love to help organize, support us financially, or share your resources, we’d be thrilled to have you on board.
Media outlets are encouraged to RSVP to ccf@pspawareness.com for more information, to arrange interviews, or to confirm on-site coverage. Help us make this event a success by sharing it with the Burlington and area community!
No One Walks Alone! Let’s unite on May 3, 2025, to make a difference for the Atypical Parkinsonism community. Check back for updates on speakers and partners.
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