Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Location: Los Angeles State Historic Park I Map
Activities Begin: 9:00 AM
Contact: Bernice Detig | ph: 562-317-4866 | bdetig@parkinson.org
What to Expect at Moving Day
Participants are invited to put on their Moving Day gear and join us in person at Moving Day Los Angeles. This year’s 10-year anniversary event will put our community’s energy on full display as we celebrate movement together.
Moving Day is more than just a walk! 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 Los Angeles 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.
Registration
We ask that everyone who attends Moving Day register at MovingDayLosAngeles.org before the event. When you arrive, pick up your walk bib, I Move Ribbon, and Moving Day Passport at check in.
Program & Activities
To begin the walk, you’ll experience a powerful We Move Ceremony at 10:00 am that will unite us in our commitment to move against Parkinson’s. Every registered participant will get an I Move Ribbon representing your connection to Parkinson’s disease. You can use the ribbon during the ceremony and the We Move Exercises on the Moving Day Stage.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am: Moving Day activities begin
9:15 – 10:00 am: We Move exercise demos at the Moving Day Stage
10:00 am: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk
Location & Parking
Moving Day Los Angeles will take place at Los Angeles State Historic Park located at 1245 W. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Free parking is on the dirt outside of the fence, and limited paid parking is inside the gates. There will be directional signage as you approach the parking area.
Click here to download the event site map.
Walk Route
The Moving Day walk is for participants of all ages and all abilities. There is a ½-mile option and a 3-mile option.
Health & Safety
Our priority is the safety of all participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and staff. First aid will be available at the First Aid Tent.
Restrooms
Portable restrooms will be available on site.
Refreshments
Bottled water will be available onsite.
Pets
For everyone’s safety, please leave your pets at home.
Donations
You can drop off cash and check donations at the Registration Tent. If you prefer to make a credit card donation, please do so on the Moving Day website or the Parkinson’s Moving Day app before Moving Day. If you want check donations to appear in your fundraising total sooner, use the mobile check deposit feature in the Parkinson’s Moving Day app or mail them to the address below.
Parkinson’s Foundation
ATTN: Moving Day Los Angeles
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
Please include a note with the name of the person that we should credit the donation to.
Moving Day Rewards
All registered participants that raise $100 or more will receive an exclusive Moving Day T-shirt. Click here to learn more about additional Moving Day Rewards. T-Shirts and rewards will be available for pick up day of the event at the Rewards Tent except for the All Star Mover crewneck which will be redeemed and shipped post event to qualifying participants.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation California, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/California.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Bernice Detig | ph: 562-317-4866 |bdetig@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Los Angeles /Bernice Detig
Parkinson’s Foundation California
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
