Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for its 9th annual Moving Day Milwaukee a walk for Parkinson’s on May 17 2025 in Wauwatosa’s Hart Park (Chestnut Street Commons). Festivities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. Registration is free and participants are encouraged raise funds and donate to support the life-changing work of the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Moving Day Milwaukee is a celebration of movement and exercise. It brings together the community to honor loved ones with Parkinson’s disease (PD) raise awareness about Parkinson’s and embrace the power of exercise. The event will feature instructor-led exercises proven to help manage PD symptoms resources for people with Parkinson's and care partners the We Move Ceremony and a family-friendly walk.
Since 2011 Moving Day events across the country have raised more than $45 million to support the Parkinson’s Foundation’s mission to make life better for people with PD.
For more information and to register visit www.MovingDayMilwaukee.org.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and causes the loss of cells that produce dopamine — a chemical that helps control movement mood and more. PD worsens over time but medications exercise and other treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's and this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. In Wisconsin there are an estimated 13100 people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do we build on the energy experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information visit http://www.parkinson.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hart Park, 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, United States
