Parkinson’s NSW is proud to announce Australia’s Unity Walk 2010 will take place on Sunday 29 August at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush and is supported by Australia’s best loved comedienne and media personality Wendy Harmer and ‘Kenny’ actor Shane Jacobson.
The walk supports the 80,000 Australians living with Parkinson’s disease and the 25 new cases diagnosed each day, making Parkinson’s the second most common neurological disorder in Australia. The Unity Walk is a great day out for all the family and ALL proceeds go towards vital research into the disease and to support people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
Last year’s Unity Walk attracted over 1,600 participants which was a 61% increase on the inaugural year and raised a fantastic $120,000 for Parkinson’s NSW and this year’s walk will be even bigger, being held nationally in five Australian state capitals.
Fundraising efforts begin before the event and fantastic prizes are available to the top fundraisers including the holiday of a lifetime in beautiful Hawaii and a trans-Australia journey on the magnificent Indian Pacific. There is also a fully catered corporate box for the opening night of the stadium spectacular BEN HUR at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney for the top fundraising team in NSW.
To help you get there, the NSW government is providing free public transport on City trains and buses and Country Link to and from the venue for those taking part. To find out more and to register, visit www.unitywalk.com.au or phone Parkinson’s NSW on 02 8875 8900.
ABOUT PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurological conditions in Australia, second only to dementia. It’s a chronic and progressive movement disorder which presents ongoing financial and economic challenges to those affected. Symptoms of the disease include slowness of movement, muscle rigidity, instability and tremors. Although not as well known, various psychological symptoms are also common including depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation and hallucinations.
