What an event, what a day, what a community!

On behalf of the hundreds of people living with Parkinsons disease and their care partners in our community, we would like to thank everyone that participated in Walk Over Water 2022. The excitement and passion of everyone who attended made for a great day to fight Parkinsons despite the rainy weather. Many thanks to everyone who gave their time, talent and support to this important movement. Sending each of you our heartfelt appreciation for helping the Parkinsons Foundation make life better for people with Parkinsons.

Last year, we celebrated our 10th Annual Walk Over Water, and our 36th Anniversary as a Parkinson's Disease Support Group, the oldest in the United States! Every year, we walk in memory of those we have lost; we walk in honor of those living bravely with Parkinson's disease; and we walk in hope, hope for a cure for all those like Dorothy.

A retired English teacher, Dorothy now tutors high school students from marginalized communities, exercises regularly, and cares for her husband, who suffered a debilitating stroke. At 67 she was diagnosed with Parkinson's. One day, she nearly rear-ended a car that stopped suddenly in front of her. She realized that her Parkinsons had greatly reduced her reaction time and that she might have to stop driving. Her first thoughts were, Who will drive my husband to the doctor? Who will do our shopping? How will we manage? You can be part of the solution for Dorothy and others with Parkinson's, just like her.

Now, the 11th Annual Walk Over Water is coming to the Hudson Valley! You don't want to miss this! Our community is safely getting together again to help raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson's Foundation. This is your chance to speak up about Parkinson's and take action. Your support will help the Parkinson's Foundation advance research, provide educational resources, and fund programs that make life better for people living with Parkinson's Disease. To learn more about the Parkinson's Foundation, go to Parkinson.org. Come back soon for more information about our Community Walk.

-EVENT DATE & SCHEDULE-

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2022

Registration and Booths Open: 1:00 PM

Walk Starts: 2:00 PM

-SAFETY INFORMATION-

Our priority is to bring our community together while continuing to keep everyone safe. We are closely following all CDC and Dutchess County Health Department safety guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

-REGISTRATION-

There is no registration fee to participate, but a donation is very much appreciated.

-HOW TO PARTICIPATE-

Throw on comfortable clothes, lace up your exercise shoes and join us on the Poughkeepsie side of the historic Walkway Over the Hudson on Sunday, September 11, 2022, to join the fun. The event will take place rain or shine. Check the weather forecast to prepare accordingly.

-LOCATION & PARKING-

Our Walk Over Water will take place at the Walkway Over the Hudson, starting on the Poughkeepsie side. There is street parking on Parker Avenue and in the dirt parking area adjacent to the gated Park entrance. Limited, handicapped parking will be available in the gated paved parking lot. An attendant will admit you at the gate.

-WALK ROUTE-

Our Walk Over Water is for participants of all ages and abilities. There will be wheelchairs with Marist College physical therapy student attendants available for any person who prefers to ride all or part of the three-mile round trip across the Walkway Over the Hudson, the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge!

-RESTROOMS-

Indoor restrooms will be available at the Visitors Centers at both ends of the Walkway.

-DONATIONS-

Cash and check donations will be accepted at the event. If you prefer to make a credit card donation, please click on the Donate button at the top of this website page. You can also make checks payable to the Parkinson's Foundation and mail them to:

Parkinson's Foundation

Attn: Community Walk Poughkeepsie, NY Walk Over Water

200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800

Miami, FL 33131

Please include a note with the name of the person who solicited your donation, if applicable.

-THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS-

Elizabeth Acerra in honor of Sharon Resen * Phebe Banta * Joan and Leonard Berkowitz * Sharon Borakove * Lucinda Browne * Rolph Brunner * Robert Burton * Julie Carmichael * Luise Chassagne * Arne and Cheryl Christensen * Ina Cooperman * Vincent Corona * Cora Cramer * Dorothy Damore * Sue Redkey and Dan Cushing in memory of Edwin Redkey * Fabio Danisi * Elinor Davidson * Judith Dean in honor of Sharon Resen * Michael DeWan * Frank and Kathleen Dispensa * Carlo and Roberta Dragotti * Beverly Dross * David Moody and Eileen Guilfoyle * Mary Lu Eshelman * Kristin Fandl * Fran and Robert Goldstein in honor of Sharon Resen * Joan Gross * Adelaide Haas * Karen Hallock * Carol Hammarberg in memory of Ed Redkey * Marie Hasenpflug * Marlene Heer * Marilyn Herrmann in memory of Joseph Vetelli * Sally and Michael Hipscher * Dr. Howard and Joanne Honigman * Luke Hoogerwerf * William & Theresa Hoogerwerf * Antoinette Howell in memory of William R. Howell * Michele and Lawrence Isaacson * James and Lucille McCann * Peter Jenks in memory of Edwin Redkey * Emmy Lou Jorgensen in honor of Adam Fleisher * Jean Kaminski * Lois Kapushoc * Gertrud Klassen in memory of Otto Klassen * Marlene Krafchik in honor of Sharon Resen * Karen Laub * Louise Lipton * Steven Litwin in honor of Sharon Resen* John and Shirley Lukacs in honor of Don Davison * Peter Lukacs in honor of Don Davison * Stephen Lukacs in honor of Don Davison * Thomas Lukacs for Ann Davison* Daryl and Ed Maroulis * Bill and Anne McCabe * Irene Milliken for Andy Kinzer * Daryl Mercer/Platte Clove Community * Deanne Molinari in memory of Ed Redkey * Richard Monroe * Dr. Edwin and Mrs. Mary Nayor in memory of Dr. Edwin S. Redkey * Steve and Lucy Nordwell in memory of Edwin Redkey * Anne Olin * Elissa Olin * Grace Padworski * Emily Pariente * Mid-Hudson Parkinson's Support * PDSGMHV * Lelia Pettyjohn * Delores Plass * Angelo and Elizabeth Rapa * William and Susan Redkey * Susan Reiner * Kenneth Resen * Susan and Michael Riehl * Diana Ritchie * Florence & Robert Rosen * Shereen Rosenthal * Michael Rosenwasser * Joan Sagurton * Mary Ann Schetter * Antoinette & Bill Sennick * Robert Popkoff * Valerie Sheeley * David Smith * Joan and Glenn Smith * Mary Sorci * Jean Stanulwich * Shelly and Cookie Steinmetz * Susan Steubner in memory of John Clark * Eileen Stieglitz * Catherine Stokes * Joan Taran * Judy and Charlie Tobey * Joyce Towber * Neal and Nancy Townsend * Theresa Travalino * Adolf and Beate Troje in honor of Richie Siegmund * Sibylle Tulve * Carol Weber * Eileen and Willi Willms * Catherine Windrum in honor Don Davison * Dorothy Zaremba in honor of Sharon Resen * Ann and Bob Zemsky

**Supporters as of August 31, 2022

-THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS-

** PREMIER - GLOBE TROTTERS **

The Pinkerton Foundation | Avenue Capital | Hudson Valley Hospice | Nuvance Health

** GOLD - MARATHONERS **

MidHudson Regional Hospital | Roblox

** SILVER - RUNNERS **

Adams | Arlington Firefighters

** PARTNERS - JOGGERS **

Marion Salon Spa

-EVENT INFORMATION-

Contact Name: Nancy Redkey

Phone: 914-475-2793

Email: nredkey@aol.com

To learn more about Parkinson's resources in your area, please visit the Parkinson's Foundation website at Parkinson.org.