Parkinson’s Foundation Celebrates 15 Years of Moving Day Walks

Anniversary events taking place in Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, among others

NEW YORK & MIAMI (September 15, 2026) — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the 15th anniversary of its signature fundraising event – Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson’s. Uniting supporters to take action in the fight against Parkinson’s disease (PD) for more than a decade, Moving Day will take place in 53 cities across the United States. Special 15-year anniversary celebrations will be hosted in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami and Buffalo this fall.

“We are proud to mark 15 years of Moving Day and the incredible impact it has made as the nation’s premier walk event for the Parkinson’s community,” said Kayln Henkel, executive vice president and chief advancement officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation. “By bringing critical resources, support and personal connections to communities in need, Moving Day creates an inclusive space where individuals of all abilities can join together to help people live well with PD and advance research toward a cure.”

Additional celebrations will take place at Moving Day Memphis in honor of the local event’s 10^th anniversary, while Moving Day Tucson will celebrate five years since its inception. Moving Day Jacksonville joins the fundraiser’s roster as the newest event site and will take place for the first time on Saturday, October 10, 2026. 

In addition to local events, the Foundation is also hosting Moving Day @ Home — a virtual walk experience that allows supporters to participate in Moving Day from anywhere in the country. The event welcomes walkers of all ages, speeds, and abilities, especially those without a nearby event.

“Being part of the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day from the very beginning, has been an incredible honor for us,” said Don Miller and Marie Head, team captains for Moving Day Atlanta since its inception. “For 15 years, we’ve come together to support people living with Parkinson’s disease and the people who love and support them, helping create a better quality of life for so many. We are proud to have been part of this journey and grateful for all we’ve accomplished together.”

Since 2011, Moving Day has gathered more than 220,000 participants and raised nearly $56 million to support the Foundation’s national mission of delivering quality care, advancing PD research toward a cure and providing free resources and local services for people living with PD and their families.

“Moving Day has been a part of more than a third of my life,” said Chris Russell, a Moving Day Buffalo team captain who joined the inaugural event 15 years ago shortly after his father, Robert, was diagnosed. “Although my father’s journey with PD ended three years ago, I stay as active as I can in honor of his memory and for family and friends who are also dealing with this disease. Through the Parkinson’s Foundation, Moving Day has created a sense of community, helping so many connect with amazing resources and people who share their wisdom and guidance.”

For more information on how to participate in a Moving Day event near you, visit MovingDayWalk.org or call the Parkinson’s Foundation free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) for assistance in English or Spanish.