Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Hart Park, Chestnut Commons | Map
Activities Begin: 9:00 AM
Contact: Kerrie McKeough | ph: 847-440-7937 | kmckeough@parkinson.org
Website: www.parkinson.org/Midwest
What to Expect at Moving Day
Get ready for an inspiring and unforgettable day!
- Put on your gear: Lace up your comfortable shoes and wear clothes suitable for the weather
- Dive into activities: Experience energizing movement sessions, connect with local Parkinson’s resources and take part in the uplifting We Move Ceremony, all beginning before our walk kicks off!
- Enjoy the walk: Celebrate community and movement as we move together in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
Remember, Moving Day happens rain or shine! Be sure to check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. If there are any changes due to weather, we’ll notify you via email and text and update the Moving Day website.
Event Highlights
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Activities Begin: 9:00 am
Moving Day Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Location: Hart Park, Wauwatosa, WI
Location & Parking
The event will be held at Hart Park, Chestnut Commons, located at 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. Follow directional signs towards the parking area. Parking is free and we will have a limited number of handicapped spots available.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in opens at 8:45 am. Stop by the check-in area to get your event program, drop off donations and pick up your Moving Day Rewards card, if eligible. We strongly recommend making online donations before the event. Remember, all participants must register in advance at MovingDayMilwaukee.org.
Let us know you’re coming! Download the new Fundraise for Parkinson’s App and check in the day before so we know to expect you. You’ll still stop by the Registration tent upon arrival.
Schedule of Events
8:45 am: Registration Opens
9:00 – 10:00 am: Explore resources, enjoy activities, connect with the community and join on-stage exercise demos. Kids activities are available.
10:00 am: We Move Ceremony
10:20 am: Moving Day Walk Begins
11:30 am: Final Awards at the We Move Stage
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: 1 /4-mile option and a 2-mile option. The longer route is an out and back so you can turn around at any time. Click HERE for the walk route map.
Restrooms
Portalets will be available adjacent to the event site.
Refreshments
Enjoy bottled water and light snacks on-site.
Pets
While we all love our pets, for the safety of our participants, we ask that you leave your pets at home.
Donations
Drop off cash and checks at the check-in area. Credit card donations can be made online or via the NEW Fundraise for Parkinson’s Moving Day app. You can also mail checks with a note including the participant’s name to ensure proper credit.
Parkinson’s Foundation
Attn: Moving Day Milwaukee
5757 Waterford District Drive
Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Moving Day Rewards
Participants who raise $100+ receive a Moving Day T-shirt. Check out additional rewards here. Pick up T-shirts and other rewards at the Rewards Tent. Participants who raise $1,000+ will receive the All Star Mover Sweatshirt after the event.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/Midwest.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Kerrie McKeough | ph: 847-440-7937 | kmckeough@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Milwaukee / Kerrie McKeough
Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
