Ease the Burden, Find a Cure: Fundraising, A Call To Action

Written by: Stephen Chavez, AAPSG Chairman of Publicity

On May 22, AAPSG will hold its annual 5k fun run and walk-a-thon. Last year we had over 120 register and participate in the morning's activities. This year we are making a call to action! We are asking for each person that registers to ask your friends and co-workers for a donation. If you can't walk or run, make a pledge on our Web site, www.aapsg.org. All proceeds benefit finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease.

Here is your challenge, if you choose to accept it:

Dianne Johnson RN, who is an Advisor to the AAPSG Board, has single handedly raised over $13,000 for the upcoming run! Who can come close to Dianne?

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

For the first time in history Congress has recognized April as National Parksinon's Disease Awareness Month! We want to thank Congress for recognizing the need for Parkinson's support in America. With an estimated 1.5 million Americans living with Parkinson's Congress' announcement shows they are ready to support finding a cure for Parkinson's.

In San Antonio, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, at the Bob Ross Senior Services Center (2219 Babcock Rd) the Alamo Area Parkinson's Support Group will hold a press conference to announce San Antonio's recognition of Parkinson's Disease Awareness month. Thanks to Mayor Julian Castro for signing a proclamation making April Parkinson's Disease Awareness month.

Look forward to spreading the word and increasing the awareness of Parkinson's disease in San Antonio.