- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Parkinson's Battle of the Bay
ORGANIZATION: The Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, and we are celebrating in a big way by announcing that last year's MORE TALK! MORE WALK!2-mile fundraiser walk is expanding to include a family-friendly sports tournament on Saturday, April 8th at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale. Don't wait another minute to sign-up!
Bring your family and friends to this event which is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can sign up for a 2-mile Walk, Sports Tournament (flag football, volleyball, kickball), or both! Come listen to great live music by bands Drew Hagus & The DreadNots and Silicon Valley Houserockers. Enjoy a free lunch and learn more about the exciting breakthroughs occurring in our Parkinson's research aimed to close the gap between science and practical care.
To volunteer, go to our event page, www.PDBattleoftheBay.com, and under the menu option "Sign-up" click "Individual." You will have a participation option to be a volunteer. We have suggested set times listed on the website, however we are flexible with your needs.
Location:
Baylands Park
999 East Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale, California 94089
Suggested Volunteer Hours:
Friday, April 7th (Day Before Setup)
Saturday, April 8th (Day Of Event)
7:30 AM-10:30 AM
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
12:30 PM-3:30 PM
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Volunteer Day Before Setup Tasks:
Team Captain Packets (stuffing bags with T-shirts/fundraising prizes)
Registration Table Booth setup (table, chairs, hanging banner)
Sponsor Booths setup (table, chairs, hanging banners)
First Aid Booth setup (table, chairs, hanging banner)
Food and Beverage Booth setup (table, chairs, hanging banner)
2 Mile Walk direction signs placement
Kids’ Corner setup
Sports Tournament Field setup
Lunch Tables setup
Lunch Chairs setup
Marking off Parking Lot
Tash/Recycling Bins placement
Volunteer Day of Tasks:
Parking lot escorts
Registration Table
Team Captain Packet Pickup
PICC Booth
Kid’s Corner Booth
Lunch Setup
Sports Games Referees
2-Mile Walk Cheerleaders
Cleanup/Tear down after event
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center
Location:
675 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, US
Mission Statement
To seek the cause(s) and find a cure for Parkinson's disease; to provide the best available medical care to patients with movement disorders; to investigate new and more effective diagnostic and treatment methods; and to develop prevention strategies.
Description
The Parkinson's Institute Movement Disorders Research and Treatment Center was established in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization conducting patient care and research activities in the neurological speciality of movement disorders. The Institute is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of Parkinson's disease and related disorders, as well as treating patients (and families) afflicted with these diseases. Funding is obtained from government grants, private giving, research contracts, and patient fees.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Baylands Park999 East Caribbean DriveSunnyvale, CA 94089
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Elder care
- Transactions
- Football (US)
- Youth Services
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible to your schedule