The 1st Central Texas, International Ataxia Awareness Day & Walk n' Roll were a great success!
Our Walk started at approximately 10:30 and we walked and rolled almost 3 miles. We went through San Gabriel Park and into "Georgetown’s Town Square".
There were about 40 walk participants, plus the additional folks who joined in at the Park.
Among our guest, were families from all over Texas, including Dallas, Waco, San Antonio, Houston, and the Austin area.
Dr. Octavian Adam from UTMB, came and spoke briefly as well as provided some PowerPoints on Ataxia including information on genetics, complications and general facts.
Chris Youso, a Physical Therapist from Reavis Rehab and Wellness Center, spoke on the importance of exercise, not only for all of us, but especially important for anyone living with Ataxia or any other Movement Disorder.
Juli Hartman, with Texas Holistic Arts Center, Liberty Hill gave free Reiki Treatments throughout the day.
Boot Scootin BBQ Team, provided some of the food and cooked and served it. Joe’s BBQ Team!
Sno-cone machine was provided by "Party Central" 11810 Manchaca, Austin, TX 78748
Face painting was a highlight for the kiddos! Melinda Ellis of Cedar Park, TX donated her talent for that.
Modern Woodmen of America: Richard Parks (Austin) Financial Adviser spoke on different aspects of finances in the future for those with disabilities.
We raised $3800.00 and combined with the San Diego Ataxia Support Group, the Los Angeles & Orange County Ataxia Support Groups, the Detroit Ataxia Support Group, and groups and individuals from Southern Florida and South Carolina who all conducted NAF Walk n' Rolls, we all raised a combined total over $52,000.00!
Sponsors/Supporters:
Governor Rick Perry: Proclamation
Mayor George Carver (Georgetown): Proclamation
City of Georgetown
Longhorn Medical Supply
Hyatt Regency Austin
Horseshoe Bay Resort
Boot Scootin BBQ Team
Wake Eastman and the Waymores
Reavis Rehab and Wellness Center
Sarah Hunt, Webmaster
Kate Hardy, Photographer
Dr. Octavian Adam
Texas Holistic Arts Center
Blair DeSaw, Musician
Danielle Meyers
Party Central Rental and Sales
Wag A Bag
Dallas Stars
Houston Astros
Round Rock Express
Edible Arrangements: Round Rock
Personal Nutrition Inc.
Office Depot: Georgetown
Applebees: Georgetown
Costco
Tastefully Simple
Dicks Sporting Goods
Massage Envy
Anita Rodman: Massage Therapist
Kids Kreations
Mary Hallett
Cards by Sue Thayer
Walgreens
Allison Cambell
Marlene Koster
Firehouse Subs
Brian Martinez
Melissa Romero
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