Step Up for PD Walk 2027 | Naples Botanical Garden, Feb. 13

​Want a meaningful way to spend a Saturday morning in Naples? Join the 30th Annual Step Up for PD Walk on February 13, 2027, at Naples Botanical Garden. Every step helps fund free exercise classes, support groups and education for Southwest Florida families living with Parkinson's disease. Early-bird pricing ends January 6. 
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Wondering what the day looks like, what it costs, and how to help if you can't walk? We cover all of that below, including the easiest way to make your registration count twice. Keep reading to learn more.

 What Is the Step Up for PD Walk?
The Step Up for PD Walk is the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida's (PASWFL) signature fundraiser. This year's theme is "Growing Stronger Together," and 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of the event. Funds raised support the free, proven programs PASWFL offers all year to neighbors touched by PD.

Event Details at a Glance
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Walk distance: One mile
Register: Register to walk, individuals and teams CLICK HERE

What Does It Cost?
Every registration includes Naples Botanical Garden admission, the one-mile walk and fun activities for the whole family. Price depends on when you sign up:

• Early-bird (through January 6, 2027): $50 per adult, with a walk t-shirt and continental breakfast.
• Online registration (after January 6): $55 per adult, with continental breakfast. A t-shirt is not guaranteed.
• Day of the walk (February 13): $60 per adult. No t-shirt or breakfast included.
• Children under 12: $15 at every stage.

Registering early is the best value and the only way to be sure of a shirt.

​Why Walk at Naples Botanical Garden?
Your registration includes admission to the garden, so you can stroll through tropical landscapes, flowering gardens, water features and plant collections from around the world. It is a beautiful setting for a walk, and a rewarding outing for families, friends, co-workers and teams.

Tips for Walk Day
Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection and a hat, since the garden is outdoors. Bring water, arrive a little early to check in and enjoy breakfast, and invite friends or co-workers to form a team. Walkers of every ability are welcome, so go at your own pace and enjoy the morning.

Meet the 2027 Honorary Chairs
PASWFL is honored to recognize Mary Anne and Jim Ostrenga as 2027 Honorary Chairs. Mary Anne's courage and determination in living well with PD have inspired countless people in the community. Together they show the resilience and hope that come from facing Parkinson's side by side.

Can't Walk? Three Ways to Help
You can still make a difference. Support a walker, start a fundraising team, or donate in honor of someone with Parkinson's. Interested in sponsoring? Contact Mary C. Schoeffel at [email protected] or 239-417-3465. Sponsors this year include Right at Home, Encompass Health, The Wellington Group at Morgan Stanley, Brightstar Care, Heart, Body & Mind Home Care, Lee Health, Medtronic and Terracina Grand.

​Questions People Ask
When is the Step Up for PD Walk? Saturday, February 13, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Where is it? Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112.
How much does it cost? $50 per adult through January 6, $55 after that, and $60 on walk day. Children under 12 are $15.
Do I need to have Parkinson's to walk? No. Everyone is welcome, including families, friends and teams.
Is it a long walk? The walk is one mile.

The Bottom Line
Thirty years of free programs began with neighbors helping neighbors. Register early, bring your team, and help grow a stronger community for everyone living with PD.

Where Can I Find Free PD Programs in Southwest Florida?
The Parkinson's Association of SWFL offers exercise classes, support groups and education free to members. Membership is also free, and you don't need to live in SWFL to take part in many of their programs because they are offered online through Zoom. Click here to join

​Why Support Matters
A diagnosis of any form of Parkinson's can feel overwhelming. But with the right support and resources, individuals can maintain independence, quality of life, and emotional well-being.
For resources, referrals, and support in navigating Parkinson's and related conditions, contact the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida at www.paswfl.org or call 239-417-3465.

For 30 years, PASWFL has provided free, high-quality services and programs to individuals and families touched by Parkinson's disease in Southwest Florida. Their goal is simple: help people live well with PD, regardless of where they are in their journey.

Each week, PASWFL offers more than 25 free programs and support groups, including:
·       Wellness and fitness classes
·       Speech Exercise classes
·       Educational seminars
·       Support for care partners
·       Support groups

There are no fees to become a member, and PASWFL welcomes anyone touched by PD.
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Take the First Step Toward Living Well
If you suspect early Parkinson's or have been recently diagnosed, you don't have to face it alone.

👉 Click here to sign up for the PASWFL newsletter 
👉 Click here to become a member…it's free and confidential 
To learn more, visit www.paswfl.org and discover the power of support, education, and community.

You don't have to live in SWFL to benefit from membership to the PASWFL. Membership is free and open to anyone with PD, their care partners or family members.