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POP Walk Thanksgiving! Our 18th annual Walk for Parkinson’s and second-ever POP Walk, the People of Parkinson’s Walk, had an amazing turnout and grossed over $54,000 to fight Parkinson’s disease in the CSRA! That total includes over $32,000 from businesses! On top of that, in-kind contributions valued at well over $5000 were essential to POP Walk 2017 success. There are so many people and businesses to thank that it is likely we will forget someone in this effort, but here goes. We cannot thank enough the hard-working members of our walk committee and the walk-day volunteers who made POP Walk possible. Along with the folks we thanked in last month’s newsletter, here are more we don’t want to miss. Huge thanks go to Doyle Stewart, our DJ/MC extraordinaire. Thanks to the staff at First Baptist who made setup and takedown a breeze. The Navy Information Operations Command Georgia Choir and Color Guard provided a special atmosphere. The next few pages include people and businesses that helped make POP Walk successful. If you have a chance, thank them and give them your business.
Public Awareness: Our great turnout and increased awareness is due in large part to all the volunteers who distributed flyers and posters, put out signs, and spread the word any way they could. Special thanks goes out to: our media partner, WJBF Channel 6, for running a PSA about the Walk and conducting a noon interview about the Walk with Mary Morrison; the Augusta Chronicle, for continually posting information about the event and the post-walk article and photos; Be Still Displays, for running Walk info on their electronic billboards; WAFJ, for recording and airing a PSA; WRDW News 12, for recording and airing two interview segments.
Activities: There was a lot to enjoy at POP Walk 2017 thanks to these and other activities volunteers:
• Tai Chi: Rick Pukis • Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Students at Augusta University • Day One Fitness and the Rock Steady Boxing program: Tambra Wilkerson • Hands Only CPR: Gold Cross, Cassandra Mitchell • Safe Stair Navigation Techniques: Savannah River Remediation, Roger Staten • Square Dancing: Richmond Reelers • Line Dancing: Cathy Sumner • CSRA Triking: Jim Meyer • Superheroes: Bryton Entertainment Group, Jessica Wilkerson • Drone Photography: Robert Voegtlen
Supporting people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, and their care-partners in the CSRA
General Meeting Date & Time:
4th Tuesday of the Month November 28th, 2017
6 pm
116 Lottie Lane Grovetown, GA 30813
Phone: 706-364-1662 Email: [email protected] Website: www.parkinsoncsra.org
General Meeting Location:
St. John Towers - Main Dining Room 724 Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30901
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POP Walk 2017 Thanks Continued: Refreshments: We had wonderful food and drinks for the volunteers and participants thanks to the following: Pepsi Bottling Company of Augusta, Chick-fil-A on Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Krispy Kreme, Ruby Tuesday in Mullins Crossing, First Baptist Church of Augusta, Accent on Hair, Kay Hays, Patti Kelley, Pam Wilkins, Frank & Dell Damiano, and PDQ on Washington Rd at I-20.
Raffle: The raffle raised over $1000, thanks to the following, who donated wonderful raffle items: Carolina Pottery, Cheddar's, Cook's Farms, Cracker Barrel, Day One Fitness, Edie Swabb, Gerrie Meitin, Gloria Bonham, Hentges Therapeutic Massage, Jason's Deli, Joe Kelley, Judy Holmes Photography, Kay Hays, La Bonbonniere, Lily White Gifts, Mi Rancho, O'Charley's, Pinederosa Park, Pizza Central, Red Robin, Riverwatch Commons Carwash, Sacred Heart Gift Shop, Starbuck's, & T-Bonz
Prizes: Thanks to the following for donating items for goodie bags and walk prizes: Purell, Ellefson Transportation, Right at Home, Comfort Keepers, Homestead Hospice, Augusta Gardens, Quality Printing, Navy Federal, AAA, State Bank, Riverwatch Commons Carwash, Kroger, and Red Robin.
Teams: We had a great year for fundraising teams, thanks to our Team Coordinator, Mary Navarro, many other unsung heroes, and of course, our team captains. Great job teams! Here are the top ten teams by total raised:
Rank Team Name Amount
#1 POP Boxers $5,860.00
#2 M & M Plain $2,000.00
#3 The Chicks that Click $1,640.00
#4 For Gwen and Bobby $850.00
#5 Sam 'the Greek' Nicholson $830.00
#6 Pinederosa Fire Ants $685.00
#7 Augusta University DPT 2020 $605.00
#8 Augusta University DPT 2019 $355.00
#9 Constipation Crew $255.00
#10 Pollock $175.00
Businesses: As mentioned earlier, the business support for this year’s POP Walk was just awesome. Over half of the funds raised came from businesses, not including the value of in-kind contributions. We received $6851 raised by the tulip card fundraiser in Kroger stores throughout the region! We can’t do enough to show our appreciation for our business sponsors, so we are including their logos again on the next page, and don’t miss the bronze and cornerstone sponsors on the following page. Any chance you get, thank them and give them your business!
Big Thanks to our POP Walk 2017 Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsors:
Media Partners:
Silver Sponsors:
Big Thanks to our Sponsors Continued: Bronze Sponsors: Accent On Hair Bedford Greenhouses Day One Fitness Ellefson Transportation Group Michele Claeys, DMD Savannah River Remediation Security Federal Bank
Other Sponsors: Abbey Insurance Services Of Augusta, All South Roofing, Cheatham, Fletcher, Scott, AIA, PC, Fehrman Investment Group, Roper Heating & Air And There’s More to Come: Don’t miss next month’s newsletter, where we’ll wrap up POP Walk 2017, including the many people that were honored and memorialized through donations to the Walk, and those that were remembered through the white balloon release. Stay tuned.
Caregiver Corner:
November is National Family Caregivers Month: From the Parkinson’s Foundation: As a caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s, it can be easy to forget that your needs require attention too. Self-care is defined as any practice that relieves stress and encourages a healthy mind and body. Here’s 15 realistic tips for caregivers: 1. Eat healthy with less hassle, 2. Manage stress, 3. Exercise regularly, 4. Set limits and stick to them, 5. Reflect on the rewards of caregiving, 6. See to your own health needs, 7. Find activities you can enjoy with your loved one outside of care, 8. Drink plenty of water, 9. Socialize with people who uplift you, 10. Laugh, 11. Schedule breaks from caregiving and make them a priority, 12. Cultivate a mindfulness practice, 13. Dream, 14. Accept your feelings, 15. Practice being grateful. Find details for each tip here: parkinson.org/Living-with-Parkinsons/For-Caregivers/Self-Care-Tips-for-Caregivers
Local Resources: CSRA Caregivers Support Group: Meets 3rd Monday of the Month from 6-8 pm at Autumn Care Adult Day Center, 3654 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Augusta.
Community Care Services Program: The CCSP assists individuals who are elderly and/or functionally impaired to remain in their homes and/or communities. For eligible consumers, CCSP offers community-based services as an alternative to nursing facility placement. Services available through this program include: Adult day health, alternative living services, emergency response, home-delivered services, personal support, respite care, and more. For more info, contact CSRA Area Agency on Aging, (706) 210-2018.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: These empowering classes, offered through the Area Agency on Aging, are 1.5 hours per week for 6 weeks. For more information or to register, please contact the Caregiver Program Coordinator, Megan Rhea, at (706)650-5654 or [email protected].
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group: December meeting is TBA. Please contact Maria Nicholson at (706) 736-2611 to find out details.
Cornerstone Sponsors: Augusta Care Network, Augusta Self-Storage, Broome Family Eye Care, Comfort Keepers, Finuf Sign Company, Gerald Jones Auto Group, Hargrove Pest Solutions, Herbert Homes, Home Instead Senior Care, Homestead Hospice, Network For Good, Pinederosa Park, Quality Printing & Graphics, Right At Home, South State Bank, Sig Cox, Walker Chiropractic
Lewy Body Dementia Support Group December Celebration: Join us for the 2nd Anniversary Celebration and Christmas Party on December 5th at 11:00 AM at Daybreak Outreach and Training Center, 151 Linden St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801. We will not meet on the 3rd Tuesday in December. Contact Nancy Martin: [email protected], Patrice Tavernier or Linda Lucas: (803) 226-0288
November 28th Augusta Meeting: Holiday Celebration with Music Don’t miss the November 28th dinner meeting at 6 pm in the main dining room of St. John Towers: a holiday celebration featuring entertainment by singer Terri Gibbs. We’ll also enjoy a holiday ham: yum! Please bring a covered dish to share if you’re able. Meat and drinks are provided.
Post-walk Fun and Demos at the October Augusta Meeting: At the October 24th dinner meeting, 30 attendees enjoyed a slideshow of photos from POP Walk 2017. When asked for feedback on the Walk, a few attendees reported that the trike and CPR demos were outstanding. Next, John Smith with Gold Cross gave a hands-on demo of Hands Only CPR. Attendees tried their skills at performing Hands Only CPR. John gave us a tip: doing compressions to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive,” a hit song by the Bee Gees, helps you keep the correct rhythm. Then, Kim Summers, a PT with Georgialina Physical Therapy, demonstrated the LSVT-BIG technique. As a special treat, attendees received gift bags with goodies.
November Research Highlight:
“Characterization of Gastrointestinal and Neuroenteric Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease” Do you have Parkinson’s disease? Research participants are needed to understand gut and brain function in Parkinson’s disease. This is a short study duration, about 2-3 weeks. Compensation is available. Where: Digestive Health Research Center, Augusta University. Principal Investigator: Dr. Amol Sharma
For more information on this study contact: Rachael Parr at 706-721-1968 or email: [email protected]
For more clinical trials, contact Buff Farrow, Clinical Research Manager: [email protected] or 706-721-0619
An Important Note from Our President, Tambra: The Board Members of the CSRA Parkinson Support Group are a very altruistic, talented, and caring group of folks. It has been a pleasure to be part of this team and to work alongside each and every member, to facilitate the success of our mission. With that said, I want to highlight one board member in particular: Joe Kelley has been an active board member for the past four and a half years, and has served as the Vice President, Director of Programs, a member of the Research Committee, and a member of the Walk Committee. On top of all the important responsibilities as Vice President, Mr. Kelley has also been serving as Director of Programs, identifying and securing speakers or entertainment for each monthly dinner meeting, setting up and taking down audio/visual equipment, introducing each speaker, and anything else necessary to ensure a great monthly dinner meeting. His involvement in the Research Committee and the Walk Committee is also an impactful contribution. Mr. Kelley has done an excellent job in juggling all these roles, and on behalf of the Board and the entire Support Group, I want to publicly thank him for all his efforts.
It is with mixed emotion that I announce that Joe Kelley has resigned as Vice President and Director of Programs. His contributions will be greatly missed in these roles, but this will allow him the opportunity to be reassigned as Research Coordinator, where he can focus all his efforts on this important area. Again, our deepest gratitude to Mr. Kelley for jobs well done, and I am excited to see what the future holds for Mr. Kelley and the support group! - Tambra
Tremor E-Newsletter: Email [email protected] with “e-newsletter” in the subject.
Remember these folks:
To the folks who have birthdays in November, we wish you a Happy Birthday!
Officers and Board Members: President: Tambra Wilkerson– (706) 799-9506 Secretary: Brenda Mealing – (706) 831-7202 Treasurer: Kathleen Reynolds – (706) 863-5123 Fundraising Chair: Kay Hays – (803) 292-1908 Newsletter Editor/IT: Nathan Searle – (615) 504-4739 Public Relations: Pam Elrod – (706) 736-0383 Research Coordinator: Joe Kelley – (706) 855-6575 Team Coordinator: Mary Navarro – (706) 793-3022 Walk Treasurer: Mary Ann Navarro – (706) 863-6355 Past President: C.J. Mitchell – (706) 736-2383 Newsletter Publisher: Sharon Tischler – (903) 870-8558 Member at Large: Mickey Price – (706) 738-1515 Web: www.parkinsoncsra.org facebook.com/parkinsoncsra @parkinsoncsra
Katie Mae Pollard - Windemere Mary Johnson - Camellia Walk Mary Grace Shilling - Pepper Hill Betty Bell - Gibson Health & Rehab
Paper Newsletter Opt Out: We are updating our Newsletter Mailing List. If you no longer wish to receive our mailed newsletter, please let Sharon Tischler know at: (903) 870-8558 or [email protected].
Join us for Exercise!
Group Exercise Classes: Join us for fellowship, fun, and exercise every Monday and Wednesday at St. Mark United Methodist Church from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. The church is located at the intersection of Washington Rd. and Woodbine Rd. Maria Nicholson and Connie Smith lead the free class.
Aquatic Exercise Classes: Aquatics exercise classes for people with Parkinson's or MS, Mon & Fri, at Noon, at the Family Y on Wheeler Rd., Augusta. Access to the pool is free for members of the Y, $5 for non-members. For more info or to register, call or email the director, Claudia Collins: (706) 922-9664 or [email protected]
Day One Fitness: Day One Fitness, a Rock Steady Boxing affiliate, is boxing training designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Now announcing: Expanded classes, with new days and times to come as needed:
Mon, Wed, & Fri: 8-9:30 am AND 10-11:30 am Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-10 am
If you have a specific need with regards to day and time, please call us to discuss. Call or email Tambra Wilkerson, CPT and Certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach, for more info and to schedule an initial assessment: (706) 799-9506, [email protected].
Sending Donations or Memorials: Please send donations or memorials gifts to:
CSRA Parkinson Support Group ATTN: Kathleen Reynolds, Treasurer 3740 Pebble Beach Dr., Martinez, GA, 30907
Aiken Meeting, December 7th:
Join the Aiken Parkinson Support Group on:
Thursday, December 7th, at 1 p.m., at the Aiken Family Y, 621 Trolley Line Rd., Graniteville
Featuring special guest Kathy Tuckey! Questions? Contact Stephan Swafford, Right At Home: (803) 278-0250 or [email protected]
Sponsored by Right At Home®
