## 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 Helping Us Move Toward a Cure Feb 13, 2024 ![Group at Moving Day Walk](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/MTaC-blog-hero.jpg?itok=bmGrRgjV) In 2023, [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 a record-breaking **$8.8 million** to advance research, improve access to care and provide life-changing resources to people with PD and their loved ones. Meet four fundraisers and volunteers who inspire us: ![Kathleen and group](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/MTaC-Kathleen.jpg?itok=FRcN1cGz) ### Volunteering Helps Kathleen Find Community and Comfort “I saw right away that [Moving Day](https://movingdaywalk.org/events/) was more than just a walk, and I wanted to see how it changes people. I also wanted to help raise even one extra dollar for research so that the next person to get diagnosed doesn’t feel like I did. I want them to feel that there is hope.” [**KEEP READING**](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrejllaHcyYWppcQ&p=2) --- ![Allie and group](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/MTaC-Allie.jpg?itok=fW9qstjT) ### Allie Takes Action Against PD Diagnosis through Parkinson’s Revolution “Part of my goal is pushing for a cure for Parkinson’s and making sure people are aware of it, but the other part is finding people who look like me. The [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.) ride reminded me I have a long road ahead but right now, I’m fighting and feeling great.” [**KEEP READING**](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrejllaHcyYWppcQ&p=4) --- ![Karan Rai running a marathon](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/MTaC-Karan.jpg?itok=BS4BfEjE) ### Karan Completes Remarkable World Marathon Challenge for His Father “One of the lessons my dad taught me early on is you’re meant to test your limits and if you’re going to do that, find a cause that’s near and dear to your heart and raise awareness and money for it.” **[KEEP READING](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrejllaHcyYWppcQ&p=5)** --- ![Cornerstone Parkinson's Fit Community group](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/MTaC-Cornerstone.jpg?itok=fa1J6PRv) ### Cornerstone Parkinson’s Fit Community Combats Parkinson’s By Moving Together “We love Moving Day. We all think the Parkinson’s Foundation is important because they have so much to offer people with Parkinson’s. When someone new comes to the gym, the first thing I tell them is to connect with the Foundation and use their resources. We are so happy we can help raise money to support the Parkinson’s Foundation.” [**KEEP READING**](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrejllaHcyYWppcQ&p=3) --- ## Read the Newsletter Now [DOWNLOAD THE PDF](/sites/default/files/documents/MovingTowardaCure-2024.pdf "MovingTowardaCure-2024.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 Blog Posts ![Group of senior friends laughing together outside](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/english-spa-community-grantees-blog-hero.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=QozxMYAZ) Raise Awareness ### [ How 5 Community Leaders Are Reaching Hispanic and Latino Communities ](/blog/awareness/community-grants-hispanic-latino) READ NOW ![DNA double helix](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/lrrk2-blog-0826-hero.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=ar_y6okl) Raise Awareness ### [ Parkinson’s Genes Explained: 5 Facts about LRRK2 ](/blog/awareness/5-facts-about-lrrk2) READ NOW ![Elderly couple enjoying coffee together at home](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/practical-pointers-blog-hero.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=w7X3P7DS) Raise Awareness ### [ Six Tips for Managing Daily Life with Advancing Parkinson’s ](/blog/awareness/managing-daily-life) READ NOW [view all blogs](/resources-support/blog) ### Join the PD GENEration Today PD GENEration is an initiative that offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease. 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