My Activity Tracking
2,124
kms
My target 2000 kms
I'm going the distance for Pedaling for Parkinson's
This summer I am taking part in Pedaling for Parkinson's - a cycling event that was created to raise awareness about Parkinson's and raise funds for research. Your donations support the Pedaling for Parkinson’s Research Grant and the Parkinson Canada Research Program.
As part of the event, I’ve set a challenging personal distance goal and am tracking my miles.
Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease. Movement is normally controlled by dopamine, a chemical that carries signals between the nerves in the brain. When cells that normally produce dopamine die, the symptoms of Parkinson's appear. Currently, there is no cure. The need is only increasing. More than 25 Canadians are diagnosed with Parkinson's every day; more than one person every hour. By 2031, the number of people living with Parkinson’s in Canada will more than double. Your support fuels the increasing need for research to improve quality of life and ultimately find a cure.
With your support we can help Parkinson Canada realize their vision of a better life today for Canadians living with Parkinson's; a world without Parkinson's tomorrow.
My Achievements
Looking Sharp: Uploaded Personal Picture
Communicator: Sent First Fundraising Email
Clipped In: First Activity Tracked
Fundraising Goal Met!
I Made a Personal Donation
Downstroke: $500 Raised
Peloton: $2,000+ Raised
On the Way: Halfway to KM Goal
Go the Distance: KM Goal Achieved
My Updates
My dad
Saturday 29th Aug My greatest role model is my dad! I wanted to be a doctor just like him as I was growing up. He has now been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease for the last 6y and we’ve seen first hand how this affects his life. We always encourage everyone to be active as much as possible. Parkinson’s disease has touched my life in more ways. I’m also a physician at a long term care home and even here, learning to be compassionate with all those living with this disease and seeing how it affects people and their families in so many different ways is another reason why this cause is so important to me. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$50
Indukumar Shingala
$100
Vijay Bhatt
$50
Radha Bharania
You are an inspiration, Meera. Love and light to both you and Uncle!
$100
Raj Ruparelia
$100
Jyotsna Ruparelia
We are proud of you!
$25
Meghan Murray
This is so awesome you are doing this!
$100
Neha, Falgun, Aarav And Amaira
Best of luck always!
$50
Ainslie Forrest
Great cause for fundraising - good luck to you and best wishes to your Dad!
$100
Dave Shaw
Nice story about you and your Dad
$150
Raju & Sarah
$25
Jane Martin
Great Job Meera and team!!
$50
Lisa & Matthew
$50
Anika, Shay & Anaya Radia
Lots of love & luck from all of us!!
$200
Melissa And Kevin Tyler
Way to go!
$50
Sachin Ruparelia
Best of luck Meera!!
$200
Jessica
Good luck, Meera and best wishes to your Dad!
$50
Pete Denison
Great work Meera!!!
$50
Boone
$50
Prutha And Kenny Patel
An amazing cause to get behind, wishing you the best!
$25
Judy Henry
For Bob
$100
Ruparelia
$50
Ingrid Forrest
You’ve got this!
$200
Shingala
$25
Ardyth Correia
All the best to you and your family Meera! It’s been so cool seeing and reading about all the cycling and other exercises you do from such a heart-centered place. Love ya, Ardyth 🤗😘
$50
Mohnish Aggerwal
$100
Sangeeta & Atul Shingala
Prayers for your dad! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
$25
Nathaly Landry
From Francis
$25
Nathaly Landry
You are amazing! Happy riding and let us know if you need company on some of your rides. We won't make it serious ;-)
$100
Shannon And Kent
You are an inspiration to so many ~ especially me! I have so much love for your entire family ~ I will bike any day for you or your Dad xx
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