Push-ups 4 Parkinson's

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Parkinson Association of the Rockies

#pushups4parkinsons

$10,190

raised by 13 people

$50,000 goal

Thank you for participating in the Push-ups 4 Parkinson's Challenge. We are honored that Cardel Homes created this opportunity to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and significant funds for programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. Cardel Homes is making even bigger impacts to support, strengthen and empower our Parkinson's community. They will be matching contributions to this campaign dollar for dollar, up to $25,000!

We are grateful for your support and hope you'll flex-your-muscle to encourage (even pressure) others to join you in the #pushups4parkinsons Challenge.

Exercise & Parkinson's Disease
Exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone. However, for people with Parkinson's disease exercise is not only healthy, but a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and daily living activities.

A recent study by Northwestern Medicine analyzed data from nearly 5,000 patients with Parkinson's disease. The investigators of this study found that regular exercise is associated with better quality of life and slower rates of decline.

"Regular exercisers at baseline were associated with better metrics of quality of life, mobility and physical function and less progression of disease disability, caregiver burden and cognitive decline one year later - even after taking into account disease duration, age and other demographic factors," said Tanya Simuni, MD, director of the Parkinson's Disease Movement Disorders Center.

About the Parkinson Association of the Rockies
Enhancing Lives - Connecting Communities
Over one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease. Seventeen thousand of them live in Colorado. Parkinson's is diagnosed six times more often than Multiple Sclerosis and is one of the most common neurological diseases; second only to Alzheimer's. Parkinson's is a progressive and debilitating disease that has significant social and financial effects throughout Colorado. More importantly, the Parkinson Association of the Rockies is a vital resource providing critical services which have meaningful impacts on the quality of life for Coloradoan living with Parkinson's, their families and our community.

The Association is committed to providing tangible and innovative programs and services to everyone who needs them. With your support, and others like you, the Association provides the care that counts on the way to a cure!

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Parkinson Association of the Rockies

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