The 5KforJK, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, near and dear to my heart. My close friend Jessica was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) at the young age of 38. I co-founded the 5KforJK to give Jessica a platform to take her diagnosis and turn it into a mission to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's through education, exercise, and community.

To date the 5KforJK has raised over $200,000 which has been used to:

• Distribute 700 'new patient PD' kits which give newly diagnosed PD patients with the tools and education to help them along their journey
• Fund gym memberships for PD patients. Exercise and community help to contribute to patients' overall wellbeing and quality of life
• Support the Michael J. Fox Foundation in their quest for researching and finding a cure for PD

To maintain and expand those programs, we need your support. Please consider donating to my fundraising page and sharing this link with your family and friends. You can learn more about 5KforJK via the website here. 

Together we can make a difference for those living with PD!
Carrie