FrançaisLinda Herrell's One SMALL Step, Pickering Page
Event Details
| When | Sunday June 10, 2012 10:30 a.m. (check in starts 10 a.m.) |
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| Where | Alex Robertson Park |
| Details | Enjoy a 2 km walk along the Waterfront Trail, winding our way from Alex Robertson Park (Sandy Beach Rd south of Bayly) to Waterfront Park (base of Liv... Get more details |
| Host | Sarah Corkum |
| Pledge | Pledge Form |
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Thank you for visiting my personal campaign page!
My nephew, James, has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). PWS is a genetic, complex, life threatening medical disorder that affects the body's hormone system, muscle strength, cognition/learning, behaviour, pain, sleep, temperature regulation and appetite. For someone with Prader-Willi Syndrome, the feeling of fullness after eating does not exist. This is combined with a decreased metabolism requiring half the calories of a typical person of the same size and weight. There is no cure for Prader-Willi Syndrome but continued research makes it hopeful.
By participating in this walk-a-thon, I am helping to raise money for research, raise awareness of PWS and support my nephew as he faces struggles every day.
The picture to the left is of last year's walk-a-thon - the first one for Pickering. James is in the orange shirt, leading the walk. He was thrilled to see so many people come out to support PWS research.
My sister-in-law put together a video that shows James' perseverance despite having PWS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dybtv3iysk&feature=email
I hope I can count on your support this year. Please click on the 'donate now' button to provide your donation.
Mona W.
