Gather your friends and family for a 5km Red Tulip Walk for Parkinson's around Mauao today, November 5.

Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and in New Zealand, about one in 500 people have Parkinson's with 2700 diagnosed every year.

The average age of onset is 59 but many Kiwis are diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's in their thirties and forties.

Well-known symptoms of Parkinson's are slowness of movement, tremor, stiffness, and loss of balance, but there are lesser-known symptoms which can include pain, problems with sleep, depression, anxiety or apathy.

Parkinson's New Zealand is the only national charitable trust in New Zealand providing information, education and support for the person diagnosed, their carer, whānau and health professionals.

The Parkinson's NZ Action Group in the Bay of Plenty raises funds so people in our region who have Parkinson's can attend activities including exercise classes, which can help to self-manage symptoms and provide social connections.

During the week of November 5-11, there will be display stalls at the Papamoa Plaza, Bayfair Shopping Centre and the Crossing to raise awareness of Parkinson's.

The Parkinson's NZ Action Group in the Bay of Plenty is urging people to get involved with the Red Tulip Walk around Mauao. Look out for the mass of people wearing red at Salisbury Wharf, Mount Maunganui at 10am Saturday, November 10.

Tickets for the Red Tulip Walk are at: www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/nov/red-tulip-walk-mount

Please dig deep in your pockets and give generously, as your donations can have a big impact on the services we can provide.

Parkinson's NZ charitable trust is reliant on the generosity of all New Zealanders to help people have the information, education and support they need to live positively with Parkinson's.

For more information about Parkinson's, visit www.parkinsons.org.nz To purchase your Red Tulip Walk for Parkinson's ticket, head to: www.iticket.co.nz or contact BOP Action Group chair David Monk on: davidandjessiemonk@gmail.com