24-HOUR WALK
Save the Date Saturday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Inspired by our father’s courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease, our older brother Jeff came up with the idea of a 24-hour family walk. Without hesitation, we were all in, never even asking him why or what purpose it served. We just knew. We had lived the challenges our dad faced every single day — especially as his condition progressed.
We wanted to feel, even in a small way, what he experienced: the constant movement from tremors, the unrelenting motion of dyskinesia — even when he was exhausted and silently willing his body to stop.
As we set out on our path — lovingly named Papa’s Path by his grandchildren — we invite our friends to walk beside us. We walk for those living with Parkinson’s, for the caregivers who are always on-call, and for the families navigating a similar journey.
Thank you for supporting the Babbush Family Fund for Parkinson’s Education, Research, and Innovation — and for joining us in honoring our hero, our never-give-up role model: our dad.
Xoxo,
THE BABBUSH FAMILY CHILDREN
Jeff Babbush & Jodi Mack
Amy & Steve Eisenberg
David & Debbie Babbush
David & Kim Strong
Our Hearts are Full
Thanks to ALL OF YOU we can proudly share that Papa’s Path ™ has officially been granted 501(c)(3) status. This recognition as a non-profit organization helps us further our mission to improve everyday quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s. We’re truly grateful for your support and for being the most special part of this journey with us!
Shout out to our dear friend Vicente Nuñez for capturing all of these meaningful moments!
Thanks to ALL OF YOU we can proudly share that Papa’s Path ™ has officially been granted 501(c)(3) status. This recognition as a non-profit organization helps us further our mission to improve everyday quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s. We’re truly grateful for your support and for being the most special part of this journey with us!
Shout out to our dear friend Vicente Nuñez for capturing all of these meaningful moments!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2025 AT 9AM THROUGH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2025 AT 9AM
WITH A SUNDAY CELEBRATION TO FOLLOW AT AHUJA!
While we absolutely adore our four-legged friends, we kindly request they support your walk with us from the comfort of their own homes.
Beachwood High School Track-Standard 400 meters (1 lap=1/4 mile).
Final hour walk to Ahuja-2.3 miles (approx. 45 minute walk).
Papa’s Path ™ 24-hour walk has been planned by our family for you and your family. Of course, we welcome even our littlest walkers and their strollers. For the safety of all our participants, we would appreciate if bicycles and skates are left at home.
We would love to have you join us by walking virtually during the hours of our event or even on your own time wherever you are currently located. Please share photos or videos, so that we can add them to our event album and share on our website.
Please visit our Central Registration to check in when you arrive and refer to the event schedule to find our location throughout the 24 hours.
Keep an eye on social media throughout the walk!
Absolutely, please join us for any or all. We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to register and enter your information.
We have intentionally chosen not to charge a registration fee for this event, making it accessible to all. Instead, we kindly ask you to consider making a contribution toward our cause.
Although we encourage early registration (so we can plan accordingly), you are welcome to check in at our Central Registration tables.
Water fountains are located outside the Beachwood High School. We will provide plenty of water and snacks at our registration table. Wear your Papa’s Path ™ awareness bracelet (received at registration) for fun goodies along the way. Our final celebration will include an amazing assortment of food trucks and treats!
Parking will be available at both Beachwood Middle School and Beachwood High School.
Buses will be provided to bring you back from Ahuja to your car at the high school and middle school.
Restrooms are located on the walking path, by the high school track and at Ahuja for our final celebration.
Absolutely! Whether you walk for an hour, all 24, or anything in between, you’re making a difference. Plus, new this year, we’ll have programming and hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy—there’s truly something for everyone!
SHARE our website www.papaspath.org and spread the word about our 24-hour walk.
We INVITE you to create teams with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, those living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Choose to DONATE through our website links.
Become a SPONSOR and support our efforts.
