## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) Raise Awareness # Meet Four People Walking, Running and Riding Toward a Cure Feb 18, 2025 ![Group at Moving Day walk](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/MovingTowardaCure-MovingDay.jpg?itok=Sg6n69Ne) In 2024, [Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s](https://movingdaywalk.org/events/), [Parkinson’s Revolution](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/SPageNavigator/Parkinsons_Revolution.html?_ga=2.209959445.163514332.1705936329-883774923.1705501685&_gac=1.229462638.1706121987.Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb68fVLBuSSp8t0KkKwXsI-N-ujVbMAa5x5lzP39VnOFJ4WhWEYYYxbAaApRmEALw_wcB&_gl=1*11cuewb*_ga*ODgzNzc0OTIzLjE3MDU1MDE2ODU.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*MTcwNjEyMTk4Ny4xNy4xLjE3MDYxMjMwMTcuMC4wLjA.) and [Parkinson’s Champions](/how-to-help/fundraise/run "Run for Parkinson's") raised $8.3 million to advance Parkinson’s disease (PD) research, improve access to care and connect people with PD and their loved ones to life-changing resources and support. These fundraisers and volunteers inspire us as they passionately spread Parkinson’s awareness and make Parkinson’s Foundation events a success. Meet Cindy, Hailey, Peggy and more community members who help us move toward a cure: ![Cindy George](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/Cindy-George.jpg?itok=aGqnSlRK) ### Cindy Builds Community Through Caregiving Cindy George set out to learn as much as she could about Parkinson’s disease after her husband, Dale, was diagnosed 13 years ago. Together, they have grown their local PD community by starting a support group, participating in Moving Day Salt Lake City and more. “People with Parkinson’s are superheroes who deserve to be recognized, and that’s what happens at Moving Day. It highlights the importance of exercise for people with Parkinson’s and provides so much education and information.” [KEEP READING](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrMWtzZDU1M3RrNQ==&p=2) --- ![Hailey Harn's group at Revolution ride](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/Haileys-Hotwheels.jpg?itok=50_ZSqHm) ### Hailey Honors Dad, Rallies Friends through Parkinson’s Revolution After her dad was diagnosed with PD, Hailey Harn wanted to wanted to find a positive and productive way to channel her energy toward a mission that would make an impact. She was touched when friends and other members of her community wanted to make an impact alongside her. “Friends enthusiastically joined my team to raise money through Parkinson’s Revolution — we all realized PD touches far more people than we thought. With each donation came a story of a relative, colleague or friend who also had a connection to PD, and gratitude for working toward PD education, care and a cure!” [KEEP READING](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrMWtzZDU1M3RrNQ==&p=4) --- ![Peggy Faber running a race](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/Peggy-Faber.jpg?itok=SnPJURHl) ### Peggy Completes 50 Marathons in 50 States to Raise Parkinson’s Awareness Peggy was halfway to her goal of completing 50 marathons in 50 states when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She didn’t let this deter her, and finished her final marathon as a part of Parkinson’s Champions on September 24, 2024. “I found out during a race, around mile 20 when my gait and balance started to suffer, that I was going to have to work harder to make this goal happen with Parkinson’s. Other concerned racers asked if I needed help or medical attention. I thanked them for their concern and said, ‘This is what Parkinson’s looks like; help us find a cure.’” [KEEP READING](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrMWtzZDU1M3RrNQ==&p=5) --- ![Piedmont Community Walk](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/Piedmont-Community-Walk.jpg?itok=lMPRZRwO) ### Piedmont Fayetteville Unites Parkinson’s Community with First Community Walk When Evan M. Johnson, MD, MSc, joined Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA, as a movement disorders specialist, he told his team his goal was to reach as many people as possible to support those with Parkinson’s and educate others. Organizing a Moving Day Community Walk for Fayetteville allowed them to unite their community and raise almost four times their fundraising goal. “Community events like this are special moments to recognize and celebrate all individuals who are connected to Parkinson’s. Doing so helps reinforce to patients that they are not alone but are a part of a large community of peers and support.” [KEEP READING ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrMWtzZDU1M3RrNQ==&p=2) ## Read the Publication Now [DOWNLOAD THE PDF](/sites/default/files/documents/Moving-toward-a-cure-0227.pdf "Moving-toward-a-cure-0227.pdf") ### Get involved today! - **Find a [Moving Day event](https://movingdaywalk.org/) near you.** - **Host your own fundraiser or join an endurance event as a [Parkinson’s Champion](/how-to-help/fundraise/create-fundraiser "Create Your Own Fundraiser").** - **Volunteer and become a [Parkinson’s Ambassador](/how-to-help/volunteer "Volunteer").** ## Related Materials Fact Sheets ### [ Exercise and PD ](/library/fact-sheets/exercise) [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/exercise) Podcasts ### [ Episode 3: The Benefits of Exercise for People with Parkinson's ](/library/podcast/3) [Listen Now](/library/podcast/3) Fact Sheets ### [ Parkinson's Exercise Recommendations ](/library/fact-sheets/exercise-recommendations) [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/exercise-recommendations) ## Related Blog Posts ![Amanda Meyers and her dad at Revolution](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/Amanda_Meyers.jpg?h=5193ff8a&itok=dOHzr5Pw) Raise Awareness ### [ How Four People Help Move Us Toward a Cure ](/blog/awareness/moving-toward-cure-2023) READ NOW ![Wendy and Jamie, Parkinson's Champions run for their Mom](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/MovingTowardCure-Wendy_Jamie.jpg?h=5193ff8a&itok=cksf2Lnt) Raise Awareness ### [ Meet the People Who Are Moving Us Toward a Cure ](/blog/awareness/moving-toward-cure) READ NOW ![Cornerstone Parkinson's Fit Community group](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/MTaC-Cornerstone.jpg?h=5193ff8a&itok=22cMKdwI) Raise Awareness ### [ Meet Four People Helping Us Move Toward a Cure ](/blog/awareness/moving-toward-cure-2024) READ NOW [view all blogs](/resources-support/blog) ### Subscribe for the latest news ### Donate Today We have everything you need to live better with Parkinson's. 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