Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: Kennesaw State University – Marietta Campus I Map
Event Start: 9:00 AM
Contact: Ashley Schultz | ph: 770-783-2595 | aschultz@parkinson.org
Website: www.parkinson.org/Georgia
What to Expect at Moving Day
Participants are invited to put on their Moving Day gear and join us in person at Moving Day Atlanta. This year’s event will put our community’s energy on full display as we celebrate movement together. Bring your friends and family to exercise, learn about Parkinson’s resources, take part in our signature We Move Ceremony, and, of course, enjoy the Moving Day Walk. You don’t want to miss the inspiring day we have planned for you!
Weather
Moving Day will take place rain or shine. Check the weather forecast to prepare accordingly. Should conditions warrant any change, we will announce it via email and the Moving Day website.
Event Highlights
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Activities Begin: 9:00 am
Location: Kennesaw State University
Location & Parking
Moving Day Atlanta will take place at Kennesaw State University – Marietta Campus. Use this address: 810 Polytechnic Lane, Marietta, GA 30060; It will take you to the parking deck where free ample parking will be provided. Floors 4 and 5 will be reserved for Moving Day, both floors have handicap accessible access to reach the event. To access registration, exit from floor 5. There will be directional signage as you approach the parking area
Click here to view the site map.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in begins at 8:30 am. Visit the check-in/registration area to grab your event program, drop off donations and pick up your Moving Day Rewards card if you’ve earned Moving Day fundraising rewards. We highly encourage online donations before the event. Don’t forget that all participants must register at MovingDayAtlanta.org beforehand.
Schedule of Events
8:30 am – Registration Opens
9:00 am – Activities Begin
9:05 am – YMCA Yoga/Stretch, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA
9:15 am – Gold Ribbon Story
9:30 am – Boxing Demo, Wellstar
9:45 am – Silver Ribbon Story
10:00 am – All-Around Parkinson’s Classes, Center for Movement Challenges
10:15 am – Blue Ribbon Story
10:30 am – Line Dancing, Silk & Smooth Line Dancers from the Carver Family YMCA
10:45 am – Walk Starts
11:30 am – Passport Prize Announced
Walk Route
The Moving Day walk is for participants of all ages and all abilities. The walk route is a quarter of a mile, we will walk up to 1-mile.
Click here to view the walk route.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available on campus, as well as a portable restroom will be available
Refreshments
Bottle water will be available onsite
Pets
For everyone’s safety, please leave your pets at home.
Donations
Drop off cash and check donations at the check-in/registration area. Credit card donations can be made online or through the Parkinson’s Moving Day App. You can also mail check donations to the provided address, ensuring to include a note with the participant’s name for proper credit.
Parkinson’s Foundation
ATTN: Moving Day Atlanta
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Moving Day Rewards
Registered participants who raise $100 or more will receive an exclusive Moving Day T-shirt. More details about additional Moving Day Rewards can be found here. T-shirts and other rewards will be available for pick-up on the event day at the Rewards Tent, except for the All-Star Mover Zip-Up Hoodie Jacket.
What does it mean to be an All-Star?
An All-Star Mover is a participant who raises $1,000 or more! Those who reach this milestone will receive an exclusive All-Star Mover Wristband on Moving Day, along with a Zip-Up Hoodie Jacket shipped after the event. Becoming an All-Star isn’t just about recognition and rewards—it’s about making a powerful difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising helps fund critical research, provide care resources, and ensure that our community has the support it needs. By pushing a little further, you’ll join the ranks of our top fundraisers and play a vital role in improving care and support for those living with Parkinson’s.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation South Central, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/Georgia.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Ashley Schultz | ph: 770-783-2595 | aschultz@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Atlanta / Ashley Schultz
Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
