Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Dix Park in Raleigh, NC I Map
Activities Begin: 10:00 AM
Contact: Christie Brum | ph: 617-657-0788 | cbrum@parkinson.org
Event Highlights
Date: October 25, 2025
Activities Begin: 10:00 am
Moving Day Walk Begins: 12:00 pm
Location: Dix Park, 1800 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Location & Parking
The event will be held at Dix Park located at 1800 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603. Look for directional signage and volunteers as you approach the parking area.
Parking is free and available in multiple lots on-site. We will have golf carts available to transport participants from the parking area to the event site.
Click here for the site map.
Directions and Parking Map – MD NC Triangle
Welcome Center – Check-In/Registration
Check-in opens at 10:00 am. Stop by the Welcome Center tent to check-in and get your event program, drop off donations and pick up your Moving Day Rewards, if eligible. We strongly recommend making online donations before the event. Remember, all participants must register in advance at MovingDayNCTriangle.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
10:00 am: Registration Opens
10:00 am – 11:50 am: Explore resources, enjoy activities, connect with the community and join on-stage exercise demos. Kids activities are available at the Parkinson’s Pals tent. The UNC Mascot Ramses will be at the walk from 11 am to 12 pm
11:50 am: We Move Ceremony
12:00 pm: Moving Day Walk Begins
1:00 pm: Event wraps up
*Subject to change
Parkinson’s Pals Area
We have a special area for children where they will participate in activities and learn about Parkinson’s disease. We encourage everyone to bring the children and grandchildren!
Care Partner Corner
A special area for caregivers/care partners. Get your picture taken, paint a nail, get some resources specially for caregivers. You are not alone!
Exercise Demo’s
We will have 5 ‘exercise’ demo tents. Visit with all to learn about their type of exercise for people with Parkinson’s. Several demo’s will be showcased on the stage…be sure to participate!
Local Resource/Exhibitor Area
There will be many showcasing their products, services and how they can make an impact on those with Parkinson’s. Visit with all exhibitors and see if they can help YOU!
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: .2 miles option is our Champion Walk and a .7-miles option is our Challenge Walk. Click HERE for the walk route map.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available in multiple locations throughout the event via standard and ADA portable restrooms.
Refreshments
Enjoy bottled water and light snacks on-site.
Pets
For everyone’s safety, please leave your pets (service animals being the exception) at home.
Donations
Drop off cash and checks at the Welcome Center. 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 and team to ensure proper credit.
Parkinson’s Foundation
Attn: Moving Day NC Triangle
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 Quarter Zip Sweatshirt after the event.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/Carolinas.
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: Christie Brum | ph: 617-657-0788 | cbrum@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day NC Triangle / Christie Brum
Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
