I'm participating in the 5KforJK Run/Walk supporting Changing Parkinson's — and this year it means even more to me.

I spent five years as a volunteer with Changing Parkinson's before stepping in as Executive Director this year, and honestly, 5KforJK is where I fell in love with this community. I've watched it grow from the ground up, year after year, alongside people living with Parkinson's, their families, and neighbors who just showed up because they cared. Now I get to help lead the organization I spent years volunteering for, and that's not something I take lightly.

Each year, 5KforJK raises over $100,000 to fund programs that are truly changing lives:

• Changing Parkinson's Wish Kits: Thoughtfully created by Parkinson's patients, for patients, these kits deliver comfort, connection, and hope.
• pDNextSteps Gym:  A dedicated space and thriving virtual community built around Parkinson's-focused fitness, because movement is medicine.
• The Secret Life of Parkinson's Podcast: Amplifying the voices and stories of those living with Parkinson's, so no one feels alone in their journey.

Please consider supporting me this year with a gift to the 5KforJK. My goal is to raise $750.

The 5KforJK is the signature fundraising event of Changing Parkinson's, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Parkinson's patients live their best lives — lessening the fear of the disease through education, exercise, and community. Every dollar raised, every mile walked or run, moves us closer to a stronger, more hopeful future for patients, caregivers, families, and communities touched by Parkinson's.

I'd be so grateful to have you with me, whether that's a donation and/or to participate as a walker/runner at the event. You can sign up here!

Keep moving!

Katie