Second annual Olds Parkinson’s Step ‘n Stride takes big fundraising leap forward

A heartfelt thank you is being passed along to the community and everyone who contributed to the annual Step ‘n Stride event.

Dennis Thompson with the Olds & District Parkinson’s Support Group points out that it took place on September 19th at the Rotary Athletic Park of Olds and they were able to double their $10,000 fundraising goal. Thompson says “and reached an unofficial total of $20,000 and as I’m understanding, at this point, that it is still rising. This is, for us, a remarkable community response and it will help to further the programs and services that the people within this community here affected by Parkinson’s disease will be able to access.”

Thompson again thanks everyone for standing with their Parkinson’s community this year and he looks forward to seeing all of you again next year. Learn more about understanding and living with the disease on the Parkinson’s Foundation website.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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