Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018
Location: North State Capitol Lawn | MAP

Registration opens: 8:00 a.m. | Walk start time: 9:30 a.m.

Contact: Colleen Fischer | ph: 415-367-4045 | cfischer@parkinson.org
Website: www.parkinson.org

What an event, what a day, what an INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY! A heartfelt thank you for your support. It means so much to the Foundation and the community. It was a great way to kickoff what will be an annual event. We BEAT our original GOAL of $75,000 by raising $78,058. WOO HOO!

The beautiful day coupled with the excitement and passion of everyone who attended made it for a great day to fight Parkinson’s. Your hard work and dedication helped us surpass our goal! Many thanks to each committee member, sponsor, team, resource partner, instructor and volunteer who gave their time, talent, and support to this important movement.

Join us in thanking our national partners: Right at Home, Sunovion, Medtronic, Impax, AbbVie, Boston Scientific, ADAMAS, Lundbeck.

And EVERYONE who came out to make the event so very special! THANK YOU!

Would you like to Volunteer for Moving Day?
Click the link above and see what spots are still available! We can accommodate individuals, couples, families and groups. If you need further details, or have questions regarding sign-ups, please reach out to walk coordinator Colleen Fischer at cfischer@parkinson.org or call her at 415-367-4045.

Directions and Parking
To be announced soon!

Route
1-mile, 2-mile and 3-mile routes will be available. We will be walking the mile long loop surrounding the Capitol building as many times as you feel comfortable, up to 3 times. There will be groups of cheerleaders and water stations along the route to ask for assistance, and help keep you hydrated. Participants can also opt to move with us as exercise classes continue in the Movement Pavilion during the walk.

How much does it cost to participate?
There is no fee to register for Moving Day, but we ask that everyone considers fundraising at least $100. Your donations and fundraising efforts help support the Parkinson’s Foundation as well as funding programs in the local Sacramento area. If your pledges total $100 or more, you will receive an official Moving Day T-shirt. You may also qualify for other great prizes as you continue to fundraise.

How can I form a Moving Day team?
Visit the Registration Page to get started.

Where does the money go?
Moving Day supports vital research and free Parkinson’s Foundation initiatives like:
Helpline – 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636)
Rainbow Books
Aware In Care Kits
Expert Briefings
Online Library
Substantial Matters (PF Podcasts)
Ask the Doctor Forums
Near Me feature

A portion of the funds raised will also be made available for use in the local Sacramento PD community. To see what types of programs these funds support, visit our Moving Day Bay Area grants page!

Donations
In addition to online contributions, donations may be mailed to our Miami, FL office. Please include a note with your team name and walker name so the donation is credited to you and your team. The mailing address is: Parkinson’s Foundation, Attn: Moving Day Sacramento, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Cash, check, and credit card donations will also be accepted on the day of the walk. These can be turned in at Registration upon arriving. You must fill out a donation envelope in order to turn in donations on site. These can be picked up at the registration tent.

T-shirts
Participants who raised $100 or more will receive an official Moving Day T-shirt. The $100 is based on individual fundraising and not team fundraising amounts. Participants can collect their shirt event day at the T-Shirt booth after receiving a coupon when they check-in at registration the morning of the walk.

What is a Movement Pavilion?
The Movement Pavilions are tents that will house exercise instructors teaching various classes of Parkinson’s specific movements. While the classes are geared to PD, anyone in attendance can join and MOVE with us any way they want. Demonstrations include classes like, boxing, dance, yoga, Tai Chi, and more!

What types of organizations will be in the Resource Pavilion?
We have a little sampling from organizations throughout the Bay Area. Medical groups like UCSF, UC Davis, and Kaiser. We will also have local resources groups like PANC, national events like World Parkinson’s Congress and more! You can also visit our sponsor booths for a wide variety of materials and companies with information on PD. The full listing of companies will be available here as soon as they are finalized.

How can my organization become a part of the Resource Pavilion?
Organizations interested in becoming a part of the Resource Pavilion should reach out to walk coordinator Colleen Fischer at cfischer@parkinson.org or call her at 415-367-4045.

How can my company become a sponsor of Moving Day?
Companies interested in supporting Moving Day should reach out to walk coordinator Colleen Fischer at cfischer@parkinson.org or call her at 415-367-4045.

What can I do before the walk?

• Grab some continental breakfast items at the food tent. Chat with our National Partners and Local Sponsors. Visit with all of the incredible medical teams and companies in our Resource Pavilion.
• Pick up your Moving Day t-shirt if you qualify for one.
• Join in for a couple of classes in the Movement Pavilion (schedule pending)

What about after the walk?

• Stick around for the closing ceremony to hear who were our top teams for 2018, and watch the drawing for the passport prizes at noon!
• Setup a picnic in the adjacent park area for your team to continue celebrating after the walk concludes.
• Make some new friends!
• Celebrate movement!
• Once the walk is concluded, take advantage of the downtown Sacramento area and visit any of the local attractions nearby.

To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit our website www.parkinson.org.

If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:

 Colleen Fischer | ph: 415-367-4045 | cfischer@parkinson.org

Mailing address:

ATTN: Moving Day Sacramento / Colleen Fischer
Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc.
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131