Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Location: Tropical Park Stadium I Map
Event Start: 8:30 AM
Contact: Sofia Osorio | ph: 305-537-9960 | sosorio@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 Miami. This year’s 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 Miami 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 MovingDayMiami.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 9:45 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.
Kids are welcome to dress up in the spirit of Halloween! Vendors will have candy on-site.
Schedule of Events
8:45 am: Moving Day Activities Begin
8:45 – 8:55 am: Yoga Therapy by Grisell Gonzalez
9:00 – 9:10 am: Rock Steady Boxing by Stephen Arintok
9:15 – 9:25 am: Music & Movement Warm-Up with Mind&Melody by Eric Guitan
9:30 – 9:40 am: Pilates by Angela Saturno
9:45 – 10:00 am: We Move Ceremony Begins
10:00 am: Moving Day Walk Warm Up Begins, Followed by the Moving Day Walk
10:45 – 11:15 am: Closing Ceremony begins. 2 passport winners will be announced at the end, the prize is a $100 Gift Certificate to Pueblito Viejo #2.
Location & Parking
Moving Day Miami will take place at Tropical Park Stadium located at 7900 SW 40th St Miami, FL 33155. Free parking will be available next to the Stadium. 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. The walk route will be a 1 mile long and it will take place around the track. [1 mile = 4 laps.]
Health & Safety
Our priority is the safety of all participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and staff. First aid will be available at the Registration Tent.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available on site.
Refreshments
Bottled water will be available onsite.
Pets
Pet’s are not allowed at the venue.
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 Florida Chapter
ATTN: Moving Day Miami
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 Florida, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/florida.
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: Sofia Osorio | ph: 305-537-9960 | sosorio@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Miami / Sofia Osorio
Parkinson’s Foundation Florida
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
