# Growling Beaver ride for Parkinsons

**URL:** <https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137>\
**Category:** Lounge/Off Topic\
**Created:** [11 September 2025 13:08 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137 "2025-09-11T13:08:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![JeffSShepherd](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/jeffsshepherd/32/987_2.png) [@JeffSShepherd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JeffSShepherd)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2025 13:08 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/1 "2025-09-11T13:08:52Z")

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On October 4th, I will be riding 160km in the Growling Beaver to raise money for Parkinson Canada, which will empower the Parkinson’s community through tailored support, innovative research and raising the voice of all those impacted by Parkinson’s. My wife was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s so this event is close to my heart.

More than 110,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s, a number expected to increase substantially in the coming years.

Parkinson’s is a disease that affects not only individuals but also families, friends and care partners who come together to manage the realities of Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. In the brain, nerves exchange signals through dopamine, a chemical that controls movement. Parkinson’s symptoms occur when cells that produce dopamine die. Currently, there is no cure, and the need is only increasing. By 2031, the number of people living with Parkinson’s in Canada will more than double. The support you provide makes a positive impact: improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease as well as finding a cure.

Your donation ensures that a full, vibrant life is still possible for over 110,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s.

You can donate to my cause at [The Growling Beaver: Jeff Shepherd - Parkinson Canada](https://donate.parkinson.ca/site/TR/Pedaling/CNO_pedaling_4_parkinsons?px=1351354&pg=personal&fr_id=3102)

Any donation is welcomed.

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![bdoberst](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/bdoberst/32/181_2.png) [@bdoberst](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/bdoberst)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2025 17:21 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/2 "2025-09-11T17:21:01Z")

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Just donated!

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**Author:** ![Andrew\_Meyer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/andrew_meyer/32/285_2.png) [@Andrew\_Meyer](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Andrew_Meyer)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2025 17:36 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/3 "2025-09-11T17:36:19Z")

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Just donated as well. Have a great ride!

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**Author:** ![HappyOne](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/happyone/32/2456_2.png) [@HappyOne](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/HappyOne)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2025 18:28 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/4 "2025-09-11T18:28:07Z")

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Me too 🚴‍♂️

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**Author:** ![CWilson](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/cwilson/32/260_2.png) [@CWilson](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/CWilson)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2025 00:16 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/5 "2025-09-12T00:16:42Z")

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Just donated, have a great ride for a great cause!

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**Author:** ![Bikedawn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/bikedawn/32/143_2.png) [@Bikedawn](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Bikedawn)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2025 23:35 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/6 "2025-09-12T23:35:58Z")

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Donation made.

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**Author:** ![RickW](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/rickw/32/9574_2.png) [@RickW](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/RickW)\
**Post date:** [13 September 2025 14:05 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/growling-beaver-ride-for-parkinsons/9137/7 "2025-09-13T14:05:05Z")

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Donated also … good luck Jeff!