Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Location: DCR Artesani Park I Map
Activities Begin: 9:00 AM
Contact: Christie Brum | ph: 617-657-0788 | cbrum@parkinson.org
What to Expect at Moving Day
Put on your Moving Day gear and comfortable shoes – it’s time to move! Get ready to exercise, explore Parkinson’s resources, join in the uplifting We Move Ceremony and enjoy the Moving Day Walk. You don’t want to miss out on the inspiring day we have planned for you!
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 12, 2024
Location: DCR Artesani Park I Map
Activities Begin: 9:00 AM
Location & Parking
The event will take place at DCR Artesani Park located at 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02135. Look for directional signage as you approach the parking area. Free parking will be available in the lot at DCR Artesani Park.
Click here to view the site map.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in begins at 9:00 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 MovingDayBoston.org beforehand.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am: Event begins
9:15 – 10:00 am*: We Move exercise demonstrations at the Moving Day Stage
10:00 am*: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk
*Times are subject to change.
We will have family fun activities in our Kids Zone including an appearance by Slyde the Fox, mascot for the New England Revolution, take your team photo in our photo booth provided by Festify Rentals, and enjoy a free ice cream from the Frosty Ice Cream Truck*. (*limit one per person)
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: 1-mile option. Click here for the walk route.
Restrooms
Portable restrooms will be available on-site.
Refreshments
Enjoy bottled water and light refreshments on-site.
Pets
Well-trained dogs may join us at the event. Participants are responsible to always control their dogs, as well as pick-up and remove any waste from their pets.
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 Boston
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, which will be shipped after the event to qualifying participants.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation New England, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/newengland.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Christie Brum | ph: 617-657-0788 | cbrum@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Boston / Christie Brum
Parkinson’s Foundation New England
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
