Move better. Live better. A walk to benefit PD
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM PDT
Fresno, California
$15.00 · 3 races
1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting "Move Better. Live Better." event on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Fresno City College from 9 AM to 1 PM. This inspiring walk aims to benefit those affected by Parkinson's disease, fostering community spirit and raising awareness for a critical cause. Participants can enjoy a scenic one-mile loop through the beautiful campus, with the option to complete multiple laps or a shorter 0.13-mile route. For those preferring a seated exercise option, there will also be activities tailored for all abilities.
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled day that includes delicious food, refreshing ice cream, and engaging games in our family and carnival zones. Every step taken contributes to vital fundraising efforts to support local resources for individuals battling Parkinson's and their caregivers. With 70% of proceeds allocated to community services and 30% to the Parkinson's Foundation for research, your participation will make a real difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to make memories while making an impact. Let's walk together for a brighter future on October 7!
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled day that includes delicious food, refreshing ice cream, and engaging games in our family and carnival zones. Every step taken contributes to vital fundraising efforts to support local resources for individuals battling Parkinson's and their caregivers. With 70% of proceeds allocated to community services and 30% to the Parkinson's Foundation for research, your participation will make a real difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to make memories while making an impact. Let's walk together for a brighter future on October 7!
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Races
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Mile Loop
For the purposes of the walk-a-thon, one complete mile will be counted as 4 laps. 1 lap = 0.25 miles
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$15.00
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Mini Loop
(1/8 mile) For the purposes of the walk-a-thon, one complete loop will count as one lap. 1 lap = Approximately 0.13 miles
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$15.00
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Seated Exercises
Join local fitness providers as they guide you through a fun, full body workout that you can do while seated. For the purposes of the walk-a-thon, participants of the seated exercise station will receive credit for 1 lap.
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$15.00
Organiser's description
MOVE BETTER. LIVE BETTER. A WALK TO BENEFIT PARKINSON'S DISEASE
EACH STEP BRINGS US CLOSER TO BREAKTHROUGHS IN RESEARCH, ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT, AND FINDING A CURE. TAKE THE FIRST STEP. JOIN THE WALK!
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled day focused on the power of community, determination, and hope. Turn your steps into funds raised as you walk along a one-mile loop through the beautiful Fresno City College campus. Once youve worked up an appetite, settle down for a tasty picnic topped off with delicious ice cream. Complete the experience with games and activities at our family and carnival zones. Make memories while you make an impact.
Faster walkers can choose to do laps around the one mile course, while others may opt to do the shorter loop (approximate distance 0.13 of a mile). A seated exercise option will also be available. Following the designated route, you'll have time to complete as many loops as you want. Get extra motivation and have your supporters make fundraising pledges based on the number of loops you complete instead of giving a flat donation.
WE WALK TO SUPPORT THE ONES WE CHERISH FOR MORE PRECIOUS MOMENTS TOGETHER.
Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability globally. Parkinsons disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world, with 90,000 people diagnosed each year in the United States. The prevalence of Parkinsons disease in the Central Valley is nearly five times higher than the surrounding area. There is no cure.
Move better. Live better. A walk to benefit Parkinsons disease is an event to raise awareness and illuminate the impact that PD has on quality of life. With your support, this event will raise funds to provide local resources for those battling Parkinsons disease and their care partners.
Seventy percent of profits will be allocated to provide local services that benefit the Fresno Parkinson's community. Funds will be set aside for two purposes: 1) A Parkinson's exercise tuition fund. 2) Self-care days for caregivers to someone with Parkinson's.
Because exercise has been shown to be the only tool capable of slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease, an exercise fund will improve access to a crucial resource and enhance quality of life for the Fresno Parkinson's community.
Providing care to someone with PD can take a significant amount of effort and time. Caregivers often spend so much of their time and energy on providing care for their loved one that they don't get to focus on themselves. While we recognize that giving them the space to focus on themselves on a couple of days throughout the year is not nearly enough, we hope that it will remind them that they are seen and not forgotten amid the struggles of the loved one they care for.
Thirty percent of profits will go to the Parkinsons Foundation to advance research, develop better treatments, and provide additional support services for those battling PD.
Please note that Move Up Health and Fitness is not a 501(c)3 and cannot issue a tax-deductible receipt for your contributions.
Join us on October 7 at Fresno City College from 9am to 1pm to walk in support of the Parkinsons community. Play games, win prizes, and learn more about life with PD. Get more information. https://www.moveuphealth.com/fresno/move-better-live-better-2023
Organized and sponsored by Move Up Health and Fitness on behalf of the Parkinson's Foundation. We design exercise programs to help you feel great so you can live life to the fullest! Learn more https://www.moveuphealth.com about how we can help you move better so you can live better.
Learn more about the Parkinson's Foundation community walks https://movingdaywalk.org/community-walk.
EACH STEP BRINGS US CLOSER TO BREAKTHROUGHS IN RESEARCH, ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT, AND FINDING A CURE. TAKE THE FIRST STEP. JOIN THE WALK!
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled day focused on the power of community, determination, and hope. Turn your steps into funds raised as you walk along a one-mile loop through the beautiful Fresno City College campus. Once youve worked up an appetite, settle down for a tasty picnic topped off with delicious ice cream. Complete the experience with games and activities at our family and carnival zones. Make memories while you make an impact.
Faster walkers can choose to do laps around the one mile course, while others may opt to do the shorter loop (approximate distance 0.13 of a mile). A seated exercise option will also be available. Following the designated route, you'll have time to complete as many loops as you want. Get extra motivation and have your supporters make fundraising pledges based on the number of loops you complete instead of giving a flat donation.
WE WALK TO SUPPORT THE ONES WE CHERISH FOR MORE PRECIOUS MOMENTS TOGETHER.
Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability globally. Parkinsons disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world, with 90,000 people diagnosed each year in the United States. The prevalence of Parkinsons disease in the Central Valley is nearly five times higher than the surrounding area. There is no cure.
Move better. Live better. A walk to benefit Parkinsons disease is an event to raise awareness and illuminate the impact that PD has on quality of life. With your support, this event will raise funds to provide local resources for those battling Parkinsons disease and their care partners.
Seventy percent of profits will be allocated to provide local services that benefit the Fresno Parkinson's community. Funds will be set aside for two purposes: 1) A Parkinson's exercise tuition fund. 2) Self-care days for caregivers to someone with Parkinson's.
Because exercise has been shown to be the only tool capable of slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease, an exercise fund will improve access to a crucial resource and enhance quality of life for the Fresno Parkinson's community.
Providing care to someone with PD can take a significant amount of effort and time. Caregivers often spend so much of their time and energy on providing care for their loved one that they don't get to focus on themselves. While we recognize that giving them the space to focus on themselves on a couple of days throughout the year is not nearly enough, we hope that it will remind them that they are seen and not forgotten amid the struggles of the loved one they care for.
Thirty percent of profits will go to the Parkinsons Foundation to advance research, develop better treatments, and provide additional support services for those battling PD.
Please note that Move Up Health and Fitness is not a 501(c)3 and cannot issue a tax-deductible receipt for your contributions.
Join us on October 7 at Fresno City College from 9am to 1pm to walk in support of the Parkinsons community. Play games, win prizes, and learn more about life with PD. Get more information. https://www.moveuphealth.com/fresno/move-better-live-better-2023
Organized and sponsored by Move Up Health and Fitness on behalf of the Parkinson's Foundation. We design exercise programs to help you feel great so you can live life to the fullest! Learn more https://www.moveuphealth.com about how we can help you move better so you can live better.
Learn more about the Parkinson's Foundation community walks https://movingdaywalk.org/community-walk.
Location
Fresno City College, 1101 East University Avenue, Fresno, 93741, CA, United States
Move better. Live better. A walk to benefit PD
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