2025 Optimism Walks
The Optimism Walk is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson’s disease. Join us at one of our many locations across the nation and help us get one step closer to supporting APDA’s critical mission: Helping all people with PD live life to the fullest.
Join us in 2025 for a fun-filled, non-competitive walk, that raises much-needed funds and awareness of Parkinson’s disease. This year, choose from THREE locations! The Optimism Walk traditionally features a Parkinson’s resource fair, lawn games, PD exercise, dance, or singing demonstrations, a photo booth, and more!
Your participation through sponsorship will help the Parkinson’s community across the state. Email us for sponsorship opportunities kwiesmann@apdaparkinson.org
Find Optimism Near You
May 3 | Norfolk
May 31 | Williamsburg
September 20 | Suffolk
2024 Optimism Walk – Williamsburg
The Optimism Walk is a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and put an end to Parkinson’s disease. We walk because every six minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s affects approximately 25,000 Virginians and that number grows every year. Our goal is to spread awareness and promote early intervention so we can help those with Parkinson’s continue to live a long and meaningful life and manage their symptoms. You are more than your symptoms.
Thank You to our amazing 2024 Sponsors and Friends of APDA Virginia last year who helped to make the walk happen!
Gold Sponsors
- Sentara Health
- Medtronic
Silver Sponsors
- AbbVie
- Amneal
- Boston Scientific
- Kyowa Kirin
- Riverside Health System
Bronze Sponsors
- Bon Secours
- Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg (Concessions Sponsor)
- Virginia Beer Company
Friends of APDA Virginia
- Water Sponsor:
Altmeyer, Bucktrout Funeral Home & Crematory - Concessions Sponsor:
Sysco - Golf Cart:
Virginia Golf Cars - Photography:
Memories by Melanie
For questions, email kwiesmann@apdaparkinson.org or call 757-495-3062