Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Location: Udall Park | Map
Event Start: 9:30 AM
Contact: Alexis Rodriguez | ph: 760-852-6015 | arodriguez@parkinson.org
Website: www.parkinson.org/Southwest
What to Expect at Moving Day
Participants are invited to put on their Moving Day gear and join us in person at Moving Day Tucson. 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 Tucson 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 MovingDayTucson.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 10:45 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
9:00 am: Moving Day activities begin
9:45 am: Exercise Demo #1 PWR!Moves
10:00 am: Exercise Demo #2: Rock Steady Boxing
10:15 am: Exercise Demo #3: LSVT
10:45 am: We Move Ceremony begins
11:00 am: Walk Starts
11:45 am: Passport Prize Drawing
Location & Parking
Moving Day Tucson will take place at Udall Park Located at 7290 E. Tanque Verde RD.
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 ½-mile option and a 1-mile option. Click here for the walk route.
Health & Safety
Our priority is the safety of all participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and staff. First aid will be available at the Registration Tent.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available on site.
Refreshments
Bottled water will be available onsite.
Pets
Pets are welcome! But must be leashed at all times.
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 Southwest Chapter
ATTN: Moving Day Tucson
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.
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/Southwest.
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Alexis Rodriguez | ph: 760-852-6015 | arodriguez@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Tucson / Alexis Rodriguez
Parkinson’s Foundation Southwest
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131
