Growing Stronger Together

Step Up for Parkinson's Walk — FAQ

Everything you need to know before joining us at Naples Botanical Garden on Saturday, February 13, 2027.

1.What does the Walk support?+

When you "step up" to Walk, you support the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida's mission to provide proven and effective programs and services that improve the quality of life, educate, enrich, and empower people touched by Parkinson's disease (PD) and related neurodegenerative diseases.

There are more than 7,000 people diagnosed with PD in Collier and South Lee County. Florida has the largest percentage of population with PD, and the services provided by the Parkinson's Association of SWFL are only possible through the generosity of our local community members — through individual donations and community events like this walk. The organization is not funded by any national organizations.

2.Who can participate in the Walk?+

Anyone and everyone can Step Up for Parkinson's by joining our walk on February 13, 2027, at beautiful Naples Botanical Garden. This family-friendly event includes activities for all ages.

3.Can I bring my dog?+

Pets are not allowed at Naples Botanical Garden.

4.Is there a fee to participate?+

Yes. Registration is $50 online through 1/6/27, $55 online after that date, and $60 the day of the event. Tickets for children under 12 are $15.

Registration includes a t-shirt, music, valet parking, and much more. Register by January 6, 2027 to guarantee a walk t-shirt and breakfast at the Garden!

The goal of our walk is to raise funds for the programs and services the Parkinson's Association of SWFL provides free of charge to our community members with PD and other neurodegenerative conditions. While there is never a fee for members to access these services, the cost to provide them averages $400 per member. You can multiply your impact by fundraising for the walk and sharing your fundraising goal with friends, family, and coworkers.

5.How do I register for the Walk?+

Registering for the walk is easy and can be done securely online.

1. Complete the secure online registration by clicking the "Register to Walk" button below.
   • Select if you're creating or joining a Walk Team, or registering as an Individual Walker.
   • Select your walk t-shirt size.
2. Once you've registered, you'll receive a confirmation email and access to create your own walk fundraising page. No technical skills or knowledge required.
3. Share a link to that page with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers on Facebook, or by email, asking them to support your fundraising efforts for this walk.

Register to Walk

6.What is a Walk Team?+

Anyone can create a team and then invite their family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to step up and walk with them on the day of the event. The team organizer can register for their team, or members can register individually.

7.What is an Individual Walker?+

Individual Walkers choose to participate as a single member of our walk rather than joining a Walk Team. Individual Walkers can create their own fundraising page and share their fundraising goals just as a team can.

8.How can I fundraise for the Walk to make a bigger impact?+

• Anyone can register to walk and then invite their family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to step up and donate in support of their walk.
• Once you've registered, you'll receive a confirmation email and access to create your own walk fundraising page (or click "Fundraise for the Walk" below).
• No technical skills or knowledge required.
• Each person has access to their own personal fundraising page and can reach out to their networks to help broaden their reach and impact.
• All funds raised are credited toward the person who created the fundraising page.
• Fundraising efforts drive the success of a Walk — more fundraising participants means a greater opportunity to raise funds that directly support critical programming for our community members with PD.

Fundraise for the Walk

9.Can I support an Individual Walker or a Team?+

Yes! You act as their private cheer team and help them raise more donations to support the cause they care so deeply about. Click "Support a Walker" and include the individual or team name you want to support on the walk.

Support a Walker

10.Where/when should Walk donations be submitted?+

Donations made online are automatically processed and credited toward your team goal. If you receive donations by check, you can mail them to the Parkinson's Association of SWFL, or bring them with you the day of the walk.

Ready to grow stronger together?

Join us at Naples Botanical Garden on February 13, 2027.

Register to Walk Start a Team / Fundraise Support a Walker

Would you like to be a sponsor for this event?
For information on sponsorship opportunities contact Mary C. Schoeffel with any questions at MSchoeffel@PASWFL.org or 239-417-3465

Take the next step...

REGISTER TO WALK

FUNDRAISE FOR THE WALK

SUPPORT A WALKER