CHESHIRE residents are being urged to help the fight against an incurable disease.

Marbury Park in Northwich will host the Walk for Parkinson’s on Saturday, September 28.  

Since 2009, the event has been Parkinson’s UK’s flagship fundraising programme, with 15 charity walks taking place across the UK in 2024.

David Steele, the charity’s community fundraiser for the North West and Isle of Man, said: “There’s no cure for Parkinson’s. Yet. But if we walk together, we can make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson’s.  

“We can make breakthroughs and together we can stride towards a cure for the condition.

“Whatever your age or fitness level, we’d love to see you at Marbury Country Park to Walk for Parkinson’s. It’s time to walk the walk and sign up today!”

He added: “Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.  

“In Liverpool, Merseyside and Cheshire there are 5,922 people living with the condition.  

“Every hour, two more people in the UK are diagnosed, meaning 1 in 37 people alive today will be diagnosed with Parkinson's in their lifetime.”

Walk for Parkinson’s, sponsored by Charco Neurotech, will feature two different routes.

Participants can choose from a shorter 1.7-mile route, which is fully accessible, or a longer 5.5-mile route.

There will also be information on offer about Parkinson’s research and support, and refreshments. 

Sign-up to the event costs £12 and is free for under 18s. The cut-off date for sign-up is Saturday, September 21.

All walkers will receive a fundraising pack with tips and advice, sponsorship forms and an exclusive Walk for Parkinson’s t-shirt to wear on the day. 

As well as walkers, the charity is on the lookout for volunteers to help on the day.

To find out more about Walk for Parkinson’s and to sign up to walk or volunteer visit:parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/walk-parkinsons or email: walk@parkinsons.org.uk