25th Annual APDA MA Chapter Walkathon a Great Success!

On Sunday, June 5, 2011, over a thousand walkers joined the APDA Massachusetts Chapter at Reebok International Headquarters in Canton, MA. Denyse Turpin and Cathi Thomas, Walk founders, were excited to chair this year's 25th Annual Parkinson’s Walkathon.

 

Families were entertained by the DJ talents of Joe Public from Kiss 108 FM as they wandered among the tables set up by vendors and sponsors. Ice cream, provided throughout the day by the Corduck family, was a huge hit. Walkers also enjoyed delicious cannoli donated by Alfredo Aiello Italian Food. Charlene Allo, Director of Chapter Operations at APDA National, was introduced by Volodymyr Lyczmanenko, Massachusetts Chapter President and founder of The President's Team. She shared information on the exciting research ongoing at APDA's Advanced Centers of Research.

 

Cory Brett’s and Ken Bernstein’s photography captured the day’s events. Cory’s photographs of the teams can be viewed by clicking here.

 

The raffle, organized by Megan McAuliffe, was a huge success! All prizes received by the Chapter were donated by both companies and individual supporters. They included a variety of great items, from Red Sox tickets to museum passes. Congratulation to all of our lucky winners!

 

This year, thanks to everyone’s generous support, over $130,000 has been raised for Parkinson’s disease research. We greatly appreciate all our volunteers, who made this year’s Walkathon a success through their months of hard work and dedication. We could not have done this without you. Individuals and teams really came through this year. Our top team, Perfect Placement Solutions, raised over $10,000. To see the great efforts of our teams, visit the APDA Walkathon page.

 

We hope to see everyone again next year!

 

 

 

Sponsors:
Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods

Boston Medical Center
Boston University
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital
Collaborative Consulting
Costco Wholesale
JunkPickup.com of Canton
Medtronic
New England Rehabilitation Hospital
Owens Corning
Por-Shun Dairy
Teva Neuroscience

 

Volunteers:

Cathi A. Thomas – Event Chairperson
Denyse Turpin – Event Chairperson
Volodymyr Lyczmanenko – Chapter President
Meg McAuliffe – Raffle Coordinator
Kris Stapleton – Publicity Co-Coordinator
Kim Creem – Volunteer Coordinator
Bob Tullis – Set-Up Coordinator
Cory Brett - Photographer
Kenneth Bernstein - Emcee
Tim Sawyer - Emcee

Michael Achin
Gail Achin
Marie Auguste

Cindy Bittker
Vanessa Blais
Cameron Boyce
Kevin Boyce
Cory Brett
Janet Brown
Debbie Case
Keith Ciccone
Melissa Diggin
Diane Durkee
Sid Durkee
Terry Ellis
Beth Hagan
Rick Mirkin

"Generally" Good

Kent Moffatt
Sheila O’Connor
Laurie Pant
Paul Proulx
Elaine Proulx
Tami Rork-DeAngeles
Christine Saba
Kathy Schirf
Billy Stapleton
Marty Thomas
Colleen Turpin
Danielle Turpin
Mike Turpin
Laurie Jo Tullis
Bob Tullis
Jeanne Vautour
Leslie Velazquez-Brown
Molly Velazquez-Brown
Alex Yen
The Zisch Family
 
Teams & Team Captains:
Banks Family Walkers – Donna Banks
Bush Weiss Walkers – Sam Walker
BU Medical Campus Neurology – Allyson Gormley
Butch’s Brigade – Tammy Mallers
Canary Birds – Jessica Canary
Carole’s Crusaders – Kim Creem

The President's Team

Charlie’s Crew – Kimberly Morrissey
Chevy’s Chasers – Suzie Doyle
Daddy and his Dopamines – Tim & Ginny Potter
Dave’s Divas and Dudes – David McDonald
Double-G – Lee Garf
Dopa Schmopa – Donna Leitao
Ed’s Striders – Jane Comeau
FOXIES – Amber Prockett
“Generally” Good – Andrea Keene
Glenns Goonies – Glenn Laundre
Gordie’s Team – Claire Wolfram
Grammy’s Team – Maryellen Fitzgerald
G’Squared – Kelli Hyland
Hamel Ten Pins – Nancy LaMonica
Harvey’s Cheerleaders – Lee Steller
Jack’s Pack – Jennifer Glanville
Jean’s Team – Jean Meggison
Jim’s Dandies – Joseph Scaramozzino
Kaki’s Kindreds – Joe Riggi
Kennedy/Patey Team – Mary Patey
Ken’s Krew – Nadine Kelly
Ken’s Walkers – Debbie Mounts
Loeser’s Team – David Loeser
Lorenzo’s Team – Lisa Tamboli
Martin J Foley JR – Maureen Foley
MOFOCA – Judith Morrissey
Nana’s Tribe – Anne Caradonna
Papa Flash – Holly German

G'Squared

Papa’s Angels – Samantha Cote
Papa’s Progeny – Elyse Cohen
Paul’s Platoon – Karen McGuinness-St. Martin
Perfect Placement Solutions – Michelle Woodbrey
Phillip E. Griffin – Mary Ellen Griffin
Pop’s Caddies – Amy Semanscin
Rich’s Team – Richard Ross
Rota’s Rooters – Francine Rota
Roza & Jim Sullivan Ink – James & Roza Sullivan
Shaken, Not Stirred. – Steven Smith
Sheldon’s Squad – Rosalyn Nascimento
Sheri’s Angels – Cheralyn Call
Silver Streaks – Robert & Margery Silver
Struble Striders – Joan Struble

The Kiss 108 FM crew

Team Ann – Ann-Marie Monaghan
Team Babs – Elisa Perry
Team Bob – Robert Arsenault
Team Chuck – Hannah Edgette
Team Dolan – John & Gail Dolan
team dominACHIN – Mike Achin
Team Herb – Wendy Green
Team Jimbo – Kelly Dorsey
Team K – Christine Scott
Team Linda – Jennifer Poor
Team Menard – Alyssa Menard
Team Mimi – Carmela Trask
Team OAPie – Rachel Parent
Team Odles – Bob McCarthy
Team O’Reilly – Andrea McNamee

Glenn's Goonies

The Bean Team – Jean Corduck
The Duke’s Band – Gulmira Maioli
The Jemiolas – Erin Jemiola
The Movers and the Shakers – Susan Curry
The President’s Team – Volodymyr Lyczmanenko
Toby’s Angels – Bianca M. DiNapoli
Unstoppable Backmans – Craig Backman
Young Lions – Max Garelick
Vinny’s Voyagers – Vincent Martino

 

Raffle Donors:
Alfredo Aiello’s Italian Foods
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
Bob Tullis

Boston Beer Company
Boston Celtics
Boston College
Boston Red Sox
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Brockton Rox
Cathi Thomas
Chateau Restaurant
David Loeser
Denyse Turpin
Flemings Steakhouse
F1 Boston
Homsy Jewelers
Jake's Seafood
JFK Museum and Library
Jordan’s Furniture
JP Licks
Kelly’s Roast Beef
Keith Ciccone
Kevin Maguire
National Amusements
New England Aquarium
Pawtucket Red Sox
Peabody Essex Museum
Plimoth Plantation
Six Flags New England
Sky Zone Boston
The Ross Family
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Water Wizz
Zoo New England 

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