Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Location: Hart Park | 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
Participants are invited to put on their Moving Day gear and join us in person at Moving Day Milwaukee. 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!
Event Highlights
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Activities Begin: 9:00 am
Location: Hart Park
Location & Parking
The event will take place at Hart Park, located at 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. There is ample parking available on site at the park. Please park in the spots that are directly to the south of the picnic grove first. Handicapped parking is available. Volunteers will be onsite to help direct you to parking.
Click here to view the site map.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in begins at 8:45 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. While there is onsite registration available, we encourage all participants to register before the event at MovingDayMilwaukee.org.
Schedule of Events
8:45 am: Event check-in begins
9:10 – 10:00 am: We Move exercise demonstrations at the Moving Day Stage
10:05 am: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk
12:00 pm – Event concludes
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: the route will offer a .25 mile option and a 2 Mile option. Both routes are out and back so you can turn around at any time. Click here to view the walk route map.
Restrooms
Porta-lets will be available on the south side of the green space. There are additional restrooms next to the athletic fields.
Refreshments
Enjoy bottled water and light refreshments on site.
Pets
While dogs are allowed at the park, for everyone’s safety, we encourage you to leave your pets at home.
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 Parkinson’s Foundations address below. You must include a note with the name of the Moving Day participant in order to assure proper donation credit.
Parkinson’s Foundation
ATTN: Moving Day Milwaukee
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 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
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
