Despite the rainy weather, hundreds gathered for the annual Parkinson SuperWalk last weekend.

The Kelowna community participated in a SuperWalk Saturday to raise money for research and bring awareness to the neurological disease.

Around 250 people gathered their rain jackets and headed to Waterfront Park to show their support.

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Head coach Steve Manuel said the team participates every year, and helps direct the walk, giving participants high-fives along the way.

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Find out more about the SuperWalk .