Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinson’s
The Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson’s supports the research and educational efforts of theUniversity of Cincinnati Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. The proceeds support Parkinson’s and movement disorders research efforts at UC, provide a free symposium for patients and caregivers impacted by Parkinson’s disease, and support our faculty fellowship training program. Benefiting more than 700 individuals, the symposium features presentations from current UC faculty, wellness presentations from local organizations specializing in Parkinsons, and time to network with various vendors providing services to those impacted by Parkinsons. Sign-up here to participate in this year’s virtual symposium, taking place on August 28th, 2021!
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Annual Event At Yeatman’s Cove Raises Funds For Parkinsons Disease Research And Patient Education
On Sept. 8, the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute will host the 15th annual Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinsons Run/Walk/Ride at Yeatmans Cove attracting hundreds of walkers, cyclists and runners all coming together to raise funds for Parkinsons disease research and patient education.
Approximately 42 million Americans suffer from some form of movement disorder such as Parkinsons disease.
New this year is a 30K and 60K bike ride as well as the popular 5K walk/run and 3K family walk.
Nearly a million dollars has been raised that has allowed the UC Gardner Center to expand basic and clinical research as well as provide patient education.
Last years proceeds continued to support existing and pilot research, the annual free patient and caregiver symposium that provides valuable patient-focused information and support to over 700 patients annually. It also provided backing to train future neurologists.
In addition to supporting extensive research and programming for movement disorder patients, participants say that the walk gives Parkinsons patients and supporters the opportunity to connect and bond with each other in a fun, uplifting atmosphere.
Wilmers says that Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinsons has made a huge impact on her family.
The event will also feature live music, local food and craft beer.
Event information
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Team Wilmers Warriors Help Parkinsons Patients Live Each Moment To The Fullest
We now have a community of friends who understand what we are dealing with every day, says Juli.
Wilmers Warriors will be at this years Sunflower Rev it Up for Parkinsons on Sept. 11, 2022, at Sawyer Point in downtown Cincinnati. The event includes a 1K walk, a 5K walk/run and a 60K bike ride through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Funds raised support research and educational efforts at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institutes James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders.
The couple decided to start the Wilmers Warriors team to raise funds and help in the battle against Parkinsons.
According to Juli, Mark is doing remarkable well for being nine years post-diagnosis. I attribute this to his exercise habits, healthy eating, and his wonderful doctors at UC, she says.
Joining the Sunflower Rev It Up race has meant so much to our family and especially to Mark and me, Juli shares. The people who attend the race, whether patients, family members or friends, come in with such a positive outlook. This helps the Parkinsons patients so much to remember it is all about enjoying life and living each moment to the fullest. It is a true celebration of life.
My children and I are very, very proud of how Mark is dealing with this illness. He is a true Warrior! Juli says.
Learn more, donate or register for Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinsons at sunflowerrev.org.
Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinsons Symposium
Oasis Conference Center and Golf Club
- Oasis Conference Center and Golf Club, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH
What: A free, educational event for patients, families and caregivers affected by Parkinsons disease. UC Health physicians and staff as well as local organizations specializing in Parkinsons disease will present, and participants will be able to network with various vendors providing services to those touched by Parkinsons disease.
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
Registration for this event is now closed. However, we would still like to have you as our guest, please reach out to for further details.
Cant attend the event? No problema recording of the event will be shared to the Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinsons YouTube channel after the event.
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Be Part Of The Revolution
The 18th Annual Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson’s includes both a patient symposium and WALK/RUN/RIDE. On Saturday, August, 27 2022 The Garnder Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders invites you to join us for our annual symposium in support of patients and caregivers. The Symposium agenda will focus on hot topics, wellness, and include time for those impacted by Parkinson’s to meet and discuss services with various vendors.
Event Location
Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinson’s Street Closures
CINCINNATI, OH The Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinsons will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2022. THE WALK/RUN/RIDE attracts approximately 1,000 attendees including those who are personally impacted by Parkinson’s and those looking to make an impact on Parkinson’s research and education in our region. In order to accommodate this race, the following streets will be closed on Sunday, September 11 at 8:30 AM and remain closed until approximately 11:00AM:
- Mehring Way- closed between Joe Nuxhall Way and E Pete Rose Way
- Johnny Bench Way- northbound closed
- E Pete Rose Way- eastbound closed between Johnny Bench Way and Eggleston Avenue
- Riverside Drive- eastbound closed between Eggleston Avenue and Bains Street
- Taylor Southgate Bridge- closed
Motorists are reminded to use caution around the event site and to use alternate routes if possible.
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Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinsons
The supportive community behind the Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinsons event is not deterred by COVID-19. This years run, walk, and bike event can be completed anywhere and will continue to raise funds to support research and educational efforts at the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute.
Now a virtual event, participants in Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinsons can track their progress on a downloadable personal tracker through Sept. 11. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2020.
While we cant be together physically, we can be together in spirit and through a common goal, says Kathleen Krumme, volunteer and event founder. Unfortunately, Parkinsons doesnt ever go virtual and raising funds to support research and educational efforts is more important than ever.
Proceeds from the event also provide a free symposium for patients and caregivers impacted by Parkinsons disease. This event draws 700 participants annually.
Krumme launched Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinsons in 2014 when her father was in the early stages of the disease. Now a tight-knit community, Krumme says this year teams are coming up with creative online fundraising ideas, like the new Sunflower Rev It Up Devou Hill Climb Challenge for cyclists. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and a Facebook Live celebration will be held on Sept. 12.
Congratulations To Our 2022 Devou Hill Climb Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the following winners on the Devou Hill Climb Challenge! If you’re a winner listed below – be on the lookout for your gift card coming soon in the mail! The King and Queen will receive $500.00 gift cards from Montgomery Cyclery and all other winners will receive $25.00 gift cards from Montgomery Cyclery. If you have questions regarding the Devou Hill Climb Challenge, please feel free to contact Kathy Krumme at [email protected]
King of the Mountain: Mitchell Killian 4:09
Queen of the Mountain: Hannah Wheatley 3:59
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What We Do
The Sunflower Rev It Up is a celebratory event whose mission is to raise funds for Parkinsons research that can benefit patients regionally, nationally and globally to promote wellness within the Cincinnati areas Parkinsons disease community and to heighten the publics awareness of Parkinsons disease, a progressive and devastating neurological disorder that afflicts 1.5 million Americans and cannot be halted or cured at this time. The Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson’s was named and founded by Kathleen Krumme, a Cincinnati cyclist and bicycle shop manager whose father, the late Donald Krumme, suffered from Parkinsons disease. A shared project of the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Foundation, the Sunflower Rev It Up includes a free educational symposium and expo for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals and a annual fund-raising walk/run,bike ride and party in beautiful downtown Cincinnati.