YOUR VALENTINE’S MORNING WALK CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

YOUR VALENTINE’S MORNING WALK CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE WITH PD

JOIN THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
FOR ITS STEP UP “WITH LOVE” FOR PARKINSON’S WALK AT NORTH COLLIER PARK IN NAPLES

Join the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) for its Annual Step Up for Parkinson’s Walk, Valentine’s Day Morning, Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 9:00 am to Noon at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34109. Step up for this fun family-friendly event that raises awareness and funds supporting vital programs that benefit over 7,000 community members diagnosed with Parkinson’s (PD) in Collier County and southern Lee County.

Register at the Event:
Day of Event Registration: $35
Children under 12 years: $10
Furry friends (pets): $5
Registration includes a walk t-shirt (not guaranteed for day-of event registrations), musical entertainment, valet parking, and more. Learn More at PASWFL.org.

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Mary C Schoeffel

The event attracts hundreds of supporters who walk for those who are losing that ability because they are affected by a disease that is associated with a progressive loss of motor control,” said Mary C. Schoeffel, CFRE, Executive Director of the PASWFL. “Our organization is the local resource for our community members diagnosed with PD, neurodegenerative diseases, and their care partners. We provide movement, speech, education, and wellness classes, in addition to support groups because research shows that a proactive approach to managing PD during the early stages significantly prolongs a person with PD’s ability to stay active and counteract some of the degenerative effects of PD.”

Based on current statistics from the U.S. Census and studies by the National Parkinson’s Foundation, Southwest Florida has one of the largest PD populations in the country, creating a growing demand for the organization’s programs. The services and support the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida provides are complimentary to members with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners. These programs are offered without government funding and are made possible through donations from community members and fundraising special events. The annual walk on February 14, 2026, supports the critical services provided by the PASWFL.

For over twenty-five years, PASWFL has provided front-line evidence-based, effective programs and services that improve the quality of life, and educate, enrich, and empower our community members touched by PD and related neurological diseases. Each week the PAWSFL offers more than 20 activities for members with PD and their care partners as well as the greater SWFL community. No fees are associated with becoming a member; the membership application is available online at www.PASWFL.org.

The event is sponsored by NCH: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples, Senior’s Blue Book, Abbott, Abbvie, BrightStar Care, Heart, Body & Mind Home Care, Right at Home, and Terracina Senior Living . Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Mary C. Schoeffel with any questions at MSchoeffel@PASWFL.org or 239-417-3465

For more information, visit PASWFL.org or call 239-417-3465.
Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida,
2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34119.

IN CASE YOU GO
WHAT: Step up “with Love” for Parkinson’s Walk
WHERE: North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34109
WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2025, Registration at 9:00 am, Walk at 10:00 am
WHO: Presented by and benefitting the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida
COST: Registration is $40 the day of the event, $10 for children under 12 years, and $5 for furry friends (pets).

Registration for the walk includes a t-shirt (not guaranteed for day of registrations), music, valet parking, and much more.

INFORMATION: ParkinsonAssociationSWFL.org (239) 417-3465