Posted: Sunday, April 1, 2012 4:00 am | Updated: 4:55 pm, Wed Mar 28, 2012.

OPTIMISM is the focus of this years annual American Parkinson Disease Association East Texas OPTIMISM Walk 2012, scheduled April 28 at the Rose Rudman Recreational Trail in Tyler.

The East Texas Parkinsons walk is an annual effort to raise money for education, research and support services for those affected by Parkinsons disease. The event is sponsored by the APDA East Texas Chapter and the ETMC Movement Disorder Center.

Individuals living with Parkinsons or those whose friends or loved ones have been diagnosed and all individuals who want to support a good cause are invited to join in by registering for or donating to our event today, said Kelly Boutin, walk chairperson and Tyler-area APDA Information and Referral Center coordinator. When everyone works together, great things can be accomplished to ease the burden and find the cure for Parkinsons disease.

The Tyler walk is open to all East Texas residents, and it starts at 11:30 a.m. on April 28 in the Robert E. Lee parking lot near the REL track. Check-in starts at 10 a.m. All activities will conclude at 2 p.m.

Approximately 3.6 million Americans have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Approximately 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and many more may have Parkinsons without realizing it yet.

It predominantly affects older adults, but healthcare providers also see early onset cases, which are estimated at between five and 10 percent of the total Parkinsons population.

For more information, or to support or participate in the Optimism Walk for Parkinsons, visit our chapter website at http://www.etapda.org or contact: Kelly Boutin at 903-596-3618 or kmboutin@etmc.org.

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