Parkinson's 5K & Wellness Walk
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Parkinson's 5K & Wellness Walk
Parkinson's 5K & Wellness Walk is a fundraising event held on April 3, 2027, at Lee Health Sports Complex (Hammond Field) in Fort Myers, Florida. The event benefits the Lee Health Parkinson Program and offers two distance options:
- 5K running race
- 1 mile wellness walk
Registration opens April 30, 2026 and closes September 30, 2026. The stated registration fee is $30.
Parkinson's disease is described in the event information as a chronic, progressive, and complex multi-system disorder with no known cure. The material notes rising prevalence, citing over 79,000 individuals affected in Florida, about 1 million in the U.S., and 10 million globally, with a projected increase to 12.9 million by 2040.
The Lee Health Parkinson Program has served over 4,500 individuals and currently supports nearly 2,000 people. The program provides no-cost personalized support, education, movement and exercise classes, enrichment groups, and social activities aimed at helping individuals and families manage the effects of Parkinson's and support quality of life. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
