Step Forward with Us: Polk County’s First Optimism Walk for Parkinson’s Awareness Is Almost Here!
The excitement is building! In just a few short weeks, our community will come together for Polk County’s first-ever Optimism Walk for Parkinson’s Awareness—and Senior Helpers is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of this inspiring event.
Event Details:
- Sunday, November 16
- Lake Crago Recreational Center, Lakeland, FL
- Check-in & Pre-Event Activities: 10:00 AM
- Walk Starts: 11:00 AM
This special day, organized by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), will raise funds to support programs, research, and resources that help individuals and families living with Parkinson’s disease. It’s a chance to walk for hope, connection, and progress—right here in our own community.
Join the Senior Helpers Team!
We invite you to walk alongside Senior Helpers of Polk County as we take steps toward a world without Parkinson’s disease. Whether you walk in honor of someone you love, to show support for our clients, or simply to raise awareness, your participation makes a difference.
Join our Senior Helpers team or register to walk at apdaparkinson.org/walks.
Why This Optimism Walk Matters
At Senior Helpers of Polk County, FL, our mission goes beyond providing in-home care. We’re deeply committed to supporting, educating, and empowering families affected by Parkinson’s. Through our Parkinson’s Support Group, specialized training for caregivers, and active community partnerships, we work every day to help individuals maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.
The Optimism Walk is a reflection of that same mission right here in Polk County, FL—to spread hope, build understanding, and stand together as a community determined to make a difference.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
Gather your friends, bring your family, and join the Senior Helpers team for a morning filled with positive energy, family-friendly activities, and inspiration. Together, we can lift spirits, raise awareness, and move one step closer to ending Parkinson’s disease.
Let’s walk with purpose, with hope, and with optimism!