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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 7, 2017 | 12 Parkinson SuperWalk is about giving back for Meyer by Marta Marychuk Oakville Beaver Staff Oakville resident Paul Meyer will join more than 10,000 people from across the country during the 27th annual Parkinson SuperWalk on Saturday, Sept. 9. Parkinson's affects more than 100,000 Canadians, a number expected to increase substantially in the coming years, with 25 Canadians diagnosed each day. Parkinson SuperWalk raises funds and awareness on behalf of all Canadians living with Parkinson's. Walks are held in communities throughout Canada. The Oakville walk will be at Oakville Place Mall. "Events like Parkinson SuperWalk enable us to deliver much needed services within the community and fund research into improved treatments and a cure," says Amanda Stanton, Manager of Events and Partnerships, in a press release. SuperWalk is also a vehicle for community members to come together and raise awareness for Parkinson's. Meyer will be attending his second SuperWalk this September. He will be walking in memory of his father, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 30 years ago. "SuperWalk is a great cause. My father suffered from Parkinson's disease and it made me realize the importance of giving out to how to help others." The Meyer family also volunteered this past April to sell tulips for Parkinson's Awareness Month. Along with his willingness to help people with Parkinson's, Meyer expresses hope and a positive outlook. "Stay positive and be involved. Medical advancements have taken place and will continue to take place. Hopefully with continued fundraising and medical advancements, we can overcome this," says Meyer. Support available For people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and their families, it can be very difficult to cope. Meyer said that when he was younger his dad kept his diagnosis from him and his siblings. He didn't learn about his dad's diagnosis until years after. "We noticed things were different, and always wondered about it," adds Meyer. "When he finally told us, it was a huge surprise. We weren't aware of Parkinson's, we didn't know what it meant". Meyer encourages others to get the support they need. Community and support services are available for people with Parkinson's and their families. Proceeds from SuperWalk fund these much-needed services, as well as research for a cure. For more information or to register for the walk, visit www.ParkinsonSuperWalk.ca. Paul Meyer will take part again this year in the Parkinson SuperWalk at Oakville Place Mall on Saturday, Sept. 9. | submitted photo others, and promoting awareness," Meyer added. Meyer also views SuperWalk as a great family event. "Last year my daughter and I enjoyed the walk. I have four young kids and I'm looking to get the whole family involved this year. My kids will be helping me volunteer at the walk; it's a good way to show them Open House A Taste of Chartwell SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 1-4 PM CHARTWELL OAKVILLE 180 Oak Park Boulevard Oakville · 289-644-2960 CHARTWELL WATERFORD Presentation Centre: 2983 Westoak Trails Boulevard Oakville · 289-644-2951 CHARTWELL.COM