Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Location: Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, NC
Activities Begin: 9:00 AM
Contact: Karson Terry | ph: 864-323-7411 | kterry@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 NC Triangle. This year’s 11-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 NC Triangle 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 MovingDayNCTriangle.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 11:15 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
| Time | Activity |
| 8:30 a.m. | Donation Drop-Off/Registration Tent Opens
|
| 9:00 a.m. | All Activities Open – Living with Parkinson’s, Rewards Tent, ‘Spirit’ Tent and more! |
| 9:30 a.m. | ‘We Move’ Activities Begin from We Move tents! |
| 11:15 a.m. | We Move Ceremony Begins, followed by the ¼ mile Champion Walk |
| 11:45 a.m. | Completed Passports Due |
| 12:00 p.m. | Closing Ceremony; Drawing for Passport Raffle |
| After 12 p.m. | Have a picnic in the park after visiting one of our 3 food trucks! |
Location & Parking
Moving Day NC Triangle will take place at Dix Park located at 1800 Umstead Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603. There will be directional signage as you approach the parking area. There are several parking lots that will accommodate ALL participants. Parking is free. The handicap parking spaces immediately adjacent to the venue are available on a ‘first come, first serve basis’. We will have golf carts to shuttle participants needing a ride to the venue from parking lots #2 and #3 which is our ‘overflow’ parking space. We do have a ‘drop off’ area right at the Arch (see directional map below).
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 ¼ mile ‘Champion’ walk route for all people with Parkinson’s disease, and a longer 1-mile route option as well for anyone wanting to walk further.
Health & Safety
Our priority is the safety of all participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and staff. First aid will be available at the volunteer tent.
Restrooms
Restrooms (handicap accessible as well) will be available in multiple locations surrounding the event space.
Refreshments
Bottled water and light snacks will be available at the Refreshment Tent, and we will also have food trucks on site where additional refreshments will be available for purchase.
Pets
For the safety of our participants, please keep all pets on a leash for the duration of the event and be sure to clean up after your pet.
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 NC Triangle
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.
For Parkinson’s disease and coronavirus updates, please read the Parkinson’s Foundation’s latest blog post here:
https://www.parkinson.org/blog/tips/Coronavirus
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: Karson Terry | ph: 864-323-7411 | kterry@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day NC Triangle / Karson Terry
Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
