Moving Day Birmingham will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Railroad Park’s Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza, beginning at 9:00 AM. Join people of all ages for a celebratory morning of movement, community connection, and advocacy to raise awareness and fund the Parkinson’s Foundation’s work to expand care, support families, and speed research toward better treatments and a cure.
What to Expect
• Start time: 9:00 AM sharp; arrive early to check in, pick up event materials, and join warm‑up activities.
• Activities: PD‑friendly fitness demos, resource and vendor booths, the uplifting We Move Ceremony, survivor and caregiver testimonials, and the Moving Day Walk.
• Atmosphere: Energizing, inclusive, and community‑focused; designed to be accessible and welcoming for people with Parkinson’s, caregivers, and allies.
• Accessibility & support: ADA‑accessible routes and seating, quiet zones, volunteer assistance, and on‑site staff to help with accommodations.
• Weather plan: The event runs rain or shine; prepare for conditions and check your email or the Moving Day site for urgent updates.
• Helpful tips: Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and sun protection, charge your phone for photos and the event app, and consider joining a team or fundraising to amplify your impact.
Why Move
Every dollar raised directly powers the Parkinson’s Foundation’s work to expand access to high‑quality care, accelerate research into better treatments and a cure, and deliver free, practical resources that help people living with Parkinson’s and their families thrive.
• Improves care: Funds support education, clinical programs, and care networks that connect people to evidence‑based therapies and specialists.
• Advances research: Donations propel cutting‑edge studies that aim to slow disease progression and develop new treatments.
• Provides free resources: Timely guides, helplines, and community programs help families navigate daily life with Parkinson’s.
• Celebrates movement: Movement is clinically proven to ease symptoms and improve quality of life; Moving Day turns that science into joyful, collective action.
Join and make movement matter: walk, fundraise, or spread the word to help the Parkinson’s community move toward better care and a future without Parkinson’s.
Impact by the Numbers
Moving Day has raised more than $50 million nationwide since 2011 and brought nearly 202,000 participants together to fight Parkinson’s. Those funds make a measurable difference by:
• Supporting care: expanding clinical programs, community networks, and services that help people with Parkinson’s access evidence‑based therapies.
• Advancing research: financing studies that drive new treatments, improve symptom management, and move us closer to a cure.
• Strengthening families: creating and distributing free educational resources, caregiver support, and tools that improve day‑to‑day life for families affected by PD.
Every participant and dollar accelerates progress, amplifies hope, and keeps the Parkinson’s community moving forward.
How to Join and Fundraise
• Register: Sign up to participate at MovingDayBirmingham.org to join us in person at Railroad Park or to move for Parkinson’s from home.
• Mobile app: Download the Parkinson’s Moving Day mobile app for easy fundraising, team management, event updates, and digital check‑in; find app guidance and tools at Movingdaywalk.org/fundraising-help/.
• Fundraising support: Use ready‑made email and social templates in the app to reach donors, track progress, and celebrate milestones with your team.
• Sponsorship and volunteering: Explore sponsorship packages, volunteer opportunities, and partnership options by contacting Taylor Kiernan at 904‑504‑3306 or tkiernan@parkinson.org.
• Questions and accessibility needs: Reach out to Taylor for event details, accessibility accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats; they’ll work with you to ensure a safe, welcoming experience.
Join the Movement
Register now to move with your community on October 25, 2025; bring your Moving Day gear, comfy shoes, and a ready heart. Walk for a loved one, fundraise for better care and research, or move in solidarity from home. Every step and every dollar strengthens services, advances treatments, and brings hope to people living with Parkinson’s. Sign up today at MovingDayBirmingham.org.
