Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Location: Saad Healthcare | Map
Event Start: 9:00 AM
Contact: Stacey Faber | ph: 251-423-1032 | sfaber@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 South Alabama. 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!
Weather
Moving Day South Alabama 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 MovingDaySouthAlabama.org before the event. When you arrive, pick up your walk bib, I Move Ribbon, and Moving Day Passport at check in.
Programs & Activities
Before the actual walk, you’ll experience a powerful We Move Ceremony at 10:00 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. The event starts at 9 am, please arrive then to get registered and enjoy the entire event.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am: Moving Day activities begin
9:00 – 10:00 am: We Move exercise demos at the Moving Day Stage
10:00 am: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk
Location & Parking
Moving Day South Alabama will take place at Saad Healthcare located at 1515 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609. Limited, free parking will be available in the parking lots surrounding Saad Healthcare, please follow parking attendant guides. Parking spaces will be reserved for people with handicap placards. There will be directional signage as you approach the parking area.
Walk Route
The Moving Day walk is for participants of all ages and all abilities. There is a half-mile and 1 mile route.
Health & Safety
Our priority is the safety of all participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and staff. First aid will be available inside the main building behind the stage.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the building behind the main stage.
Pets
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome to the event.
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.
ATTN: Moving Day South Alabama / Stacey Faber
Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast
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 the 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
To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation Southwest, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/GulfCoast.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Stacey Faber | ph: 251-423-1032 | sfaber@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day South Alabama / Stacey Faber
Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
