2026 Empower Walk

The third annual Empower Walk, hosted by the Hancock County Parkinson’s Network, will take place on April 25, 2026, at 50 North. This community event brings people together to show support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and the caregivers who walk alongside them, while raising awareness and funds to support local education, programs, and resources. Whether you participate as a walker, team captain, sponsor, vendor, or supporter, the Empower Walk is an opportunity to stand together, celebrate progress, and strengthen the Parkinson’s community in Hancock County.

SPONSOR

TEAM SIGN-UP & DONATIONS

EVENT DETAILS

10:00 AM - DOORS OPEN - Resource Fair, Massages, Raffles, Simulations Open
10:30 AM - Team Walk Begins, with first lap dedicated to those with Parkinson’s and their caregiver(s).
12:30 PM - Winners Announced & Special Recognitions

SPONSOR THE
EMPOWER WALK

Copper Sponsors: Abbott, AbbVie, Allstate Insurance – Brian Planz, Blanchard Valley Health System, Candace Hendershot, Carlton Palmer & Zan Palmer, Don McCord & Merrie Williams, Karen Spurgat, Medtronic Brain Modulation, Nolan Long, Paul & Sarah Palmer, Spectrum Eye Care, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Theresa Ellerbrock, UIS Insurance & Investments, Vern and Debbie Preston.

Bronze Sponsors: Arts and Letters, BEMER Group, Bret Bahn – Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Colden-Crates Funeral Home, Daryl and Cyndy Rotman, David Seasly, Great Scott, Heavenly Pizza, Holly Frische Insurance, John and Patti Haywood, Reginald & Barb Routson, Rick & Sheree Wagner, Rowmark, Spitzer Buick GMC, Story Point, Taylor Automotive, The Heritage, Tom and Mary Moorhead.

Funds raised from the event will go directly to supporting the programs and initiatives of the Hancock County Parkinson’s Network, which provides education, resources, and support for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease in the region.

SPONSOR

A tax deductible receipt will auto generate after your payment is made.

TEAMS

REGISTER A TEAM OR DONATE TO A TEAM

TEAM REGISTRATION & TEAM DONATIONS

Open to all! Join the Parkinson's Empower Walk, inclusive to everyone, with or without Parkinson's.
Teams, of an unlimited amount, are invited to walk a lap (or more) around the designated walking area inside 50 North. To kick off the walk, the first lap will be for with those affected by Parkinson's and their caregivers.

Can’t walk at the event on April 25th? That’s OK!
We still invite supporters of our organization to be a part of this fundraising event!

BE A VENDOR AT THE
EMPOWER WALK

The Empower Walk & Resource Fair is a unique opportunity to connect with individuals and caregivers affected by Parkinson's disease, as well as the broader community. The event is designed to raise awareness, offer valuable resources, and support the mission of the Hancock County Parkinson's Network: empowering individuals through education, programming, and community engagement.

Registered Vendors: Abbott Laboratories (Abbott DBS), AbbVie, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Area Agency on Aging 3, Awakening Minds Art, Bemer Group, Birchaven Village, Boston Scientific, Bridge Home Health & Hospice, Brookdale Senior Living, BVHS Nutrition Services, Findlay Fire Department, Frische Insurance, Hancock County Veteran Service Office, Hancock Public Health, Heritage Senior Living (The Heritage), HHWP Community Action Commission, HCPN, Medtronic (Brain Modulation), NAMI Hancock County, Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol, Parkinson's Foundation, Primary Care at BVHS, Primrose Retirement Communities, StoryPoint Findlay, Stretch + Thrive, Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Taylor Place Assisted Living, YMCA of Findlay, 50 North.