Steady Strides 2026 raises more than $150,000 for Parkinson Support & Wellness 

Beautiful weather and nearly 700 runners and walkers made the 19th annual Steady Strides SK a memorable day for our community. We returned to the newly refreshed and reimagined Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Held September 19, the fundraiser brought together 30 teams and raised more than $150,000 for Parkinson Support & Wellness-well above our $120,000 goal. 

A special thank-you to Forever Fitness Star Striders, whose team raised more than $30,000 this year and has raised over $150,000 across the past 10 years. We're grateful to the Star Striders and their captain, Sarah Palmer, for their continued dedication. 

Funds raised support our mission to provide resources to people with Parkinson's and those who care for them, helping them live well with Parkinson's at their own pace. Serving 31 counties across the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton metroplex, Parkinson Support & Wellness offers education, exercise, and emotional support. Programs include the Harvey Chyette Spring Forum, monthly webinars, 22 in-person and online support groups, and more than 100 physical therapy and Parkinson's-specific exercise offerings listed on our website. In 2025, we awarded $140,000 in financial grants to companies and organizations providing services specific to our Parkinson's community. 

Steady Strides was once again presented by Rock on the James. This year, we introduced a new sponsor category: Community Sustaining Partners. Thank you to Amneal, Supernus Pharmaceuticals, and AbbVie for supporting Steady Strides and our programs throughout the year. 

We're also grateful to all our sponsors and to the companies that provide free food and beverages. Please visit the Steady Strides homepage for the full list of sponsors and exhibitors. 

Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, formed a team, volunteered, donated, or cheered from the sidelines. Your support helps make these resources possible. Every stride made Steady Strides 2026 a success. 

-Chris Gaffney, Executive Director

All funds raised here, stay here.

Parkinson Support & Wellness is a 501(c)3 organization, and 100% of any donation you make will stay in our community— Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeastern Indiana— to benefit the people living here, your neighbors, friends, and loved ones.