Moving Day Kansas City — Event Information

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Location: Liberty Memorial I Map
Event Start: 8:30 AM

Contact: Sarah Saile | ph: 913-350-0282 | ssaile@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. 

Location & Parking 

The event will take place at Liberty Memorial, located at 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108. Look for directional signage and our volunteers will direct you towards the free parking area in the southeast lot. Additionally, we will have a bus to transport those who park at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City located at 2301 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108.

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 MovingDayKansasCity.org beforehand. 

Schedule of Events 

8:30 am: Registration and Activities Begin
9:00 am: Exercise Demos Begin
9:30 am: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk
10:00 am: We Move Exercise Demos Continue
11:00 am: Closing Celebration & Passport Challenge Winners Announced

Walk Route 

The Moving Day Walk is an open-ended walk for participants of all ages and abilities.

Restrooms  

Portable restrooms will be available on-site and will be marked by directional signage.

Refreshments 

Enjoy bottled water and light refreshments on-site at no cost. 

Pets 

Pets are welcome at the event, but for everyone’s safety, please keep your pets on a leash.

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 Kansas City
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 Heartland chapter, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/heartland.

If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about our chapter, please contact us below:

Sarah Saile | ph: 913-350-0282 | ssaile@parkinson.org

Mailing address:

Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131

Moving Day has raised nearly $45 million and brought more than 186,000 participants together.