After the walk, partake in a yoga session led by Katie Thode, a E-RYT Certified Yoga Instructor who has been teaching yoga for 9.5 years. She has been working with her Parkinson's Yogis for the last 4 years. Katie loves being able to share her love of the practice with others while creating a safe and welcoming environment that is inclusive of all her practitioners.

Kizik, a leader in hands-free footwear, will be onsite so you can see and try their shoes for yourself.

Their hands-free design makes it easy to step in and go, offering a practical option for anyone looking for comfort and ease of movement. If you’re curious how they work or want to feel the difference, this is a good chance to check them out in person.

We’re proud to partner with Kizik in supporting mobility and helping people stay active.

Studies show that singing can help maintain strength in the muscles of speech and voice in people with Parkinson’s disease. Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute provides the Parkinson’s community with a fun way to exercise voice, speech, and swallowing muscles- through SINGING! Sing along with Speech-Language Pathologist Rachel Komosinsky, MA CCC-SLP and the ParkinSINGs Choir!

As a dedicated dance teacher and physical therapist, Alyssa Ferraro’s passion is to help people move better through dance, with a special focus on those living with Parkinson’s disease. Her goal is to empower these individuals to improve their mobility and quality of life through the art and science of dance.

Nutrition and hydration are important for everyone, but they can be especially meaningful for people with Parkinson’s. A balanced diet can help maintain energy and overall health, while fiber and fluids can support digestive health. Hydration is also important because dehydration can contribute to constipation and low blood pressure – both common concerns in Parkinson’s.

We’re excited to share that there will be a face painter at our event! Be sure to stop by the Kids Zone so your little ones can join in the fun and get their faces painted —kids at heart are welcome too! Find her at the Kids’ Zone from 9:15 am to 10:45 am!
 

This year’s Moving Day Miami will be an extra special one as we mark 15 years of bringing the Miami-Dade Parkinson’s community together — and we’re excited to welcome Raymond Dueñas as the emcee for this milestone event!

A Miami native and dedicated community leader, Raymond has built his career around connecting with and giving back to the community he calls home, making him a wonderful addition to this year’s Moving Day Miami.

We had a fantastic time kicking off Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day Richmond VA at the Richmond Kickers game!

Thank you Richmond Kickers for hosting and helping us connect with so many community members. We were excited to see such great attendance and interest in this year's event.

Special shoutout to Jessica and team for representing us and bringing face painting to the game. It was the first time face painting has been offered at a Kickers game, and it was a huge hit!

For most of his life, Dale Picciano has answered the call to serve others. From joining the U.S. Marines in 1977 to spending 32 years as a firefighter and paramedic with the City of Miami, service and community have always been at the heart of who he is.

After retiring in 2013, Dale looked forward to traveling, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying a new chapter of life. But after years of experiencing unexplained movement and non-movement symptoms, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2022 at the age of 65.