Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge Park I Map (look for Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge Icon, as that is where the event will take place.)
Event Start: 9:30 AM
Contact: Varianny Kapur | ph: 908-396-7048 | vkapur@parkinson.org
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: October 4th
Activities Begin: 9:30 am
Moving Day Walk Begins: 10:45 am
Location: Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark, NJ 07066
Location & Parking
The event will be held at Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark, NJ 07066. Look for Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge area.
Follow directional signs towards the parking area.
Click HERE for a site map. Note that actual site map may shift, depending on how set up goes the day before the event. You can use this map as directional guidance to plan out your morning.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in opens at 9:30 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 MovingDayNewJersey.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
9:30 am: Registration/Check-In
10:00 am: Marching Band Performance
10:15 am: ParkinSINGs Choir Performance
10:20 am: Speech Therapy Demonstration
10:30 am: Drumming for Parkinson’s
10:40 am: Dance for Dopamine
10:50 am: We Move Ceremony
11:00 am: Moving Day Walk Starts
11:30 am: Cooldown Yoga
12:00 pm: Closing Remarks & Challenge Winners Announced
Times are approximate
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: 1-mile option through the park. Click HERE for the walk route map.
Restrooms
Restrooms on site by the registration area.
Refreshments
Enjoy bottled water and light snacks on-site. Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
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 at movingdaynewjersey.org or via the NEW Fundraise for Parkinson’s Moving Day app. Team captains can deposit checks into the team account via the app. You can also mail checks with a note including the participant’s name to ensure proper credit.
Parkinson’s Foundation
Attn: Moving Day New Jersey
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 Fleece after the event.
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation New Jersey & Pennsylvania Chapter, please visit our website https://www.parkinson.org/njpa.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Varianny Kapur | ph: 908-396-7048 | vkapur@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day New Jersey / Varianny Kapur
Parkinson’s Foundation New Jersey & Pennsylvania
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
