Hancock County Parkinson’s Network Holds Empower Walk & Resource Fair
(From the Hancock County Parkinson’s Network)
The Hancock County Parkinson’s Network (HCPN) hosted its 3rd Annual Empower Walk & Resource Fair on Saturday, April 25, at 50 North in Findlay. The community event brought together individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, families, healthcare professionals, and local businesses in support of Parkinson’s education and resources in Northwest Ohio.
The event raised over $30,000 in sponsorship support and over $9,000 through team fundraising efforts. A total of 14 teams participated in the walk, with 30 community vendors providing educational resources and services. Approximately 350 individuals attended the event.
In addition to sponsorships and team fundraising, every basket and silent auction item donated contributed to the overall success of the event. These donated items played an important role in increasing community engagement and advancing fundraising efforts.
Funds raised from the Empower Walk support local Parkinson’s exercise programming, caregiver support initiatives, educational events, and community awareness efforts throughout Hancock County and the surrounding region.
“The Empower Walk continues to show what is possible when a community comes together,” said Barb Matheny, founder of the Hancock County Parkinson’s Network. “Every team that walked, every sponsor who gave, every vendor who participated, and every basket and silent auction item donated made a meaningful impact for individuals and families living with Parkinson’s. The support we see here stays local and continues throughout the year.”
The Empower Walk & Resource Fair serves as one of HCPN’s primary annual fundraising and awareness events, connecting families to critical resources while building a stronger Parkinson’s support network in Northwest Ohio.
For more information about the Hancock County Parkinson’s Network and its programs, visit hcparkinsonsnetwork.org
(Photo by Paige Rosselet – Team ‘Gary’s Gang’)