Unity Walk
Walk Against Parkinson’s!
SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2012
Hosted by Parkinson’s Queensland and now in its 4th year, this is our largest annual event designed for people of all ages. The event is a fun way for family, friends, loved ones and supporters to make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.
People from all walks of life will be raising awareness about Parkinson’s and raising funds to help support, honour and remember people living with the condition.
Show your support by walking on behalf of someone living with Parkinson’s or remember them by wearing a Parkinson’s Queensland 2012 Unity Walk ‘Honour Card’ with your loved one’s name, photo and a message.
Make this THE event for your yearly family reunion or friends’ get-together!
EVENT INFORMATION:
Date: Sunday 9th September 2012
Time: 10am – Walk begins *Registrations begin at 8.30am. Please head to the Registration tent.
Location: New Farm Park in New Farm. The facilities available at New Farm Park include accessible toilets, playground, water, barbecues, shelter, wheelchair access, basketball half-court, BMX, skating and rollerblading.
Walk distance: The walk will be up to 4km in length and marshals will be stationed along the way. The 4km route takes approximately 1 hour to complete at a leisurely pace.
The Walk is not a race and if participants wish to stroll the course, that’s just fine. Feel free to walk only as far as you feel comfortable.
On The Day:
10am – Walk begins *Registrations begin at 8.30am.
If you have pre-registered, come to the Registration tent to have your name marked off.
Parking & Transport:
There are plenty of ways to get to the Unity Walk. There is parking around New Farm Park and in the side streets, the bus stops at the entrance to New Farm Park and the Citycat landing is adjacent to the park.
For information on public transport to New Farm Park, go to www.translink.com.au or call 131230.
Driving directions:
From Southern and Eastern Suburbs: Coming over the Story Bridge, take the McLaughlan Street ramp (right lane) and turn right on to Brunswick Street, follow to the end.
From the Northern Suburbs: From Kingsford Smith Drive on to Ann Street, turn right on to Brunswick Street, follow to the end.
From Gympie Road, follow Bowen Bridge Road on to Brunswick St, left on to Wickham Street, turn right on to Warner Street, turn right on to Ann St and left on to Brunswick St and follow to end.
From Western Suburbs: Follow Turbot Street on to Wickham Street, turn right on to Warner Street, turn right on to Ann St and left on to Brunswick St and follow to end.
Registrations
Adults $25
Child / Student (5-15 years) $15
Children (0-5 years) FREE
These are the early bird rates which will be available until 5pm, Friday 31st August. We have some great discounted rates for families and groups of 10.
If you are not able to come along to the walk, you can make a personal donation or get sponsorship from others as a Virtual Walker.
How do I register? – Please bookmark this page for a later date!!!
■Online : We encourage everyone to register online. Online registrations help reduce our administration costs. Click on the Register Now button to register online.
**Online registrations close on Friday, 7th September at 12pm.
■Manual: Should you wish to register manually, you can download the flyer/form here. Coming Soon!
**If your sponsors would like to receive donation tax receipts, please ensure their full name, address and contact numbers are filled in under the Sponsorship section of the form.
■On the day: At the event, please head to the Registration tent. Registrations open at 8.30am.
Can I register on the day?
Yes, print out the registration form and bring along on the day or collect a registration form from the registration desk.
How do I register or join a team?
Get your family, friends, workmates and supporters together – think of a team name – and register your team. In order to register or join a team, go through the steps above, then:
■Online: At registration, the website will ask if you would like to create a team, join a team or add on more people to your team. Follow the prompts.
■Manual: The registration form allows you to do the same as above.
Choose a theme, come dressed up for the occasion and have a fun day out while raising money for Parkinson’s QLD!
FUNDRAISING:Simple and easy:
Why fundraise? How will the funds raised be used?
All monies raised will go towards providing vital support services for people living with Parkinson’s, their family carers and loved ones. It will also be used to fund ongoing research into the Parkinson’s condition. Parkinson’s QLD relies heavily on the generosity of donors and volunteers for our day-to-day client services and operations.
The level of support that Parkinson’s QLD can offer people with Parkinson’s and their families very much depends on our Walk participants actively fundraising.
SPONSOR A FRIEND:
Would you like to sponsor a friend who is participating in the Unity Walk? Just click on the button below to find their Fundraising Page and you can support their efforts. Don’t forget to leave a message of encouragement along with your donation!
Remember that donations $2 and over are tax deductible.
CERTIFICATES:
Certificate of Appreciation:
Parkinson’s QLD is committed to honouring ordinary people who do extraordinary things.
We have made it easy for you to thank the people who supported you – your workmates, employer, social or sporting group. Print and send them their personalised Certificates of Appreciation and let them share in your achievement.
How about printing one for yourself too? We really appreciate you being a part of this special event! Download your personalised Parkinson’s QLD 2012 Unity Walk Certificate of Appreciation here.
Honour Card:
Show your support by walking on behalf of someone living with Parkinson’s or remember them by wearing a Parkinson’s Unity Walk ‘Honour Card’ with your loved one’s name, photo and a message. Honour Cards will be available at the event. Please go to the Registration Tent.
VOLUNTEERS:
Our volunteers play a significant role in the success of the Walk. We are on the lookout for friendly, energetic and committed people of all ages! Register your interest now by calling our office on 1800 644 189.
FAQ:
Is the route wheelchair or stroller accessible?
The entire route is wheelchair and stroller/pram accessible.
Can I register on the day?
Yes, print out the registration form (check back here in the coming weeks) and bring along on the day, or collect a registration form from the registration desk.
Will there be food and beverages?
We will have a BBQ for everyone to enjoy at the event and there will be drinks for sale. Of course you can also bring a picnic lunch to share after the walk. We highly recommended Walkers bring sufficient drinking water with them.
What if it rains on the day?
The Parkinson’s QLD 2012 Unity Walk will go ahead rain, hail or shine! We hope for great weather on the day. Should the weather be less than perfect, we hope you can still come along in a united show of support.
What if I am unable to attend?
Please be advised that no refunds will be given.
ABOUT US:
Parkinson’s Queensland Incorporated (PQI) was incorporated in 1985. The funds raised by the 2012 Queensland Unity Walk will be used to provide support, education and awareness, and to represent the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease or related disorders in Queensland.
PQI gives information and assistance to people affected and, where appropriate, conducting a needs assessment and referral to appropriate service providers. We are working collaboratively with other community service providers and allied health professionals to ensure that people living with Parkinson’s disease or related disorders are able to access appropriate support services. PQI provides essential training, information and education to people with Parkinson’s disease or related disorders, and their carers along with community service providers to facilitate better service delivery to those affected with Parkinson’s disease. As well as increasing public awareness of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders we aim to provide greater public understanding of the impact of these illnesses and the limitations and special needs of those affected and encourage research into the cause and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.