Pocono FoxTrot is back and looking to make up for lost year
Milford. The June 19 race in Milford has set an aggressive goal of $70,000. This year’s theme is “Back to The Future – Where Parkinson’s No Longer Exists.”
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| 09 Jun 2021 | 01:01
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The sixth annual Pocono FoxTrot 5K and Walk is on for 2021.
The 2020 race was placed on hold because of Covid-19, but the race committee from the Tri-State Parkinson’s Project is committed to making the 2021 comeback race a success.
The race will take place on Saturday, June 19, at Ann Street Park in Milford. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K kicks off at 10 a.m.
In the previous five years, the Pocono FoxTrot raised $207,000 to help fight Parkinson’s Disease and support the research and educational efforts of The Michael J. Fox Foundation. The group has set an aggressive goal of $70,000 this year in the hope of making up for the lost funding of 2020 and plans to extend its reach of the funds with a portion remaining within the tristate area to support local Parkinson’s programming.
This year’s theme is “Back to The Future – Where Parkinson’s No Longer Exists.” The race is paying tribute to Michael J. Fox and his famous role in the “Back to the Future” movies.
The event has secured an appearance from the DeLorean Mid-Atlantic Club. The group will be on hand with a few of their iconic cars for the public to enjoy. Race medals and number bibs are also sporting the DeLorean theme.
An educational Resource Fair is planned, with vendors on hand to share information related to Parkinson’s Disease and available resources in our area. The event is open to the public – a DJ will liven the atmosphere, and the race committee is hopeful that the Milford Fire Department will again be able to help with a post-race picnic. Details continue to unfold up until race day as Covid restrictions ease.
Register at the race website, poconofoxtrot5k.org, or the day of the race. Registrations will be accepted on June 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, email Susie Atcavage at susieatc@cptrehab.net.
NO TWO ARE ALIKE
Parkinson’s Disease affects nearly 1 million people in the United States and 6 million people worldwide. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, falling second to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Parkinson’s Disease occurs when dopamine producing cells in the brain, which are responsible for coordinating movement are depleted. Commonly recognized symptoms include tremor, slowness, stiffness and walking and balance problems.
But other secondary symptoms may also be seen, including constipation, memory issues and depression. No two people with Parkinson’s are exactly alike. If you have seen one person with Parkinson’s Disease, you have seen one person with Parkinson’s Disease.