The Brief
- A bay area man is walking 31 miles through St. Petersburg to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research.
- Joe Gaeta’s wife, Stacey, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, inspiring him to turn a personal challenge into an annual fundraiser.
- This year’s goal is to raise at least $5,000 for The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – Joe Gaeta says Parkinson’s disease has changed nearly every part of his family’s life. But instead of letting the diagnosis define them, he’s channeling his energy into raising awareness and money for research, one step at a time.
Madeira Beach walk fundraiser
What we know:
Gaeta will take on a 31-mile walk Friday, beginning at 5 a.m. from American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach before returning there around 2 p.m.
The fundraiser supports The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which launched a July challenge encouraging participants to walk one mile each day throughout the month.…