Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Event Location: Edisto Hall, James Island County Park I Map
Event Start: 9:30 AM EST
Contact: Morgan Gilbert | ph: 904-506-4228 | mgilbert@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, April 20, 2024
Activities Begin: 9:30 AM EST
Location: Edisto Hall, James Island County Park
Location & Parking
The event will take place at the TeamRaiser Information: Edisto Hall, James Island County Park, located at 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412. Look for directional signage as you approach the parking area. Volunteers in traffic/construction vests will be along the route directing traffic. Designated parking will be available at no-cost.
Click here to view the site map.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in begins at 9:30 am. Visit the Welcome Center upon arrival 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 MovingDayCharlestonSC.org beforehand.
Schedule of Events
9:30 am: Event begins
9:30 – 10:30 am: We Move exercise demonstrations will take place inside of Edisto Hall and on the field
10:40 am: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk (Passport Prize Winner will be announced during the ceremony)
Enjoy the following exercise demonstrations throughout the event:
- Rock Steady Boxing by Cindi Day, MUSC
- PWR!Moves by Sarah Higinbotham, ATI
- LSVT Loud by Ashley Gardo, Speech Therapist with FOX Rehab
- LSVT Big by Kelley Williams, Occupational Therapist with FOX Rehab
- and more to come!
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: we’ll have a Champion Walk (roughly ¼-mile) and a longer Challenge Walk option.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available on-site.
Refreshments
Enjoy bottled water and light refreshments on-site. Food trucks will be on-site with a variety of food and drinks, so please bring cash/credit cards if you’d like to purchase something from them.
We currently have the following food trucks confirmed:
- The Pita Stroller
- Tater Nator
- This Little Piggy
- Nothin’ But Chicken
- and more to come!
Pets
Leashed pets are allowed at James Island County Park. Please be mindful of other guests at Moving Day and only bring your pet if they are comfortable and well-behaved in a larger social setting.
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 Charleston, SC
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
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 Carolinas Chapter, please visit our website www.parkinson.org.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Contact: Morgan Gilbert | ph: 904-506-4228 | mgilbert@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Charleston, SC / Morgan Gilbert
Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
