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The John C. Hamil Walk for Parkinson's Research was the 21st largest fundraising event in the nation for Parkinson's in 2007!

Map to Ragsdale High School HERE

Sponsorship forms HERE (pdf file to print)

Contacts:
Ann Barts       336-292-3263
Carol Kerr       336-638-5214
Linda Holden   336-454-3752
Debby Foster  336-852-4389

The John C. Hamil Walk for Parkinson's Research is a way to bring together members of the Parkinson's community - patients, caregivers, friends, families - all dedicated to eradicating Parkinson's and related neurological diseases. For patients who are slowly losing control of their bodies, it is a chance to take an active part in the fight against Parkinson's. For families, friends, care-,givers and the public at large, it is an extremely important opportunity to show support for all those suffering with the disease.

John C. Hamil, who was affectionately known as "Bulldog", died in May 2005 and was a very active member of the Jamestown community. John gave of his time and talents to many areas including his church (Jamestown Presbyterian Church), the Jamestown Library, the Greenway walking trails, the restoration and upkeep of the Mendenhall Plantation, and many other activities in his community. John lived the last six years of his life with Parkinson's disease. This memorial walk is a way to honor his life and the many contributions he made to the community he loved.

Because it has previously been an "invisible" disease, the public has been learning more about Parkinson's than it has ever known, including the fact that it strikes the young as well as those middle-aged and older. Come out and join us in the fight to eradicate this disease, enjoy the fellowship and exercise in the process.


The John C. Hamil Walk comes under the umbrella of the Parkinson's Unity Walk held annually since 1994 in New York City's Central Park. The Unity Walk is a grassroots organization that encourages others nationwide to participate in their own communities.