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Moving Day Chicago, a Walk for Parkinson's
ORGANIZATION: Parkinson's Foundation
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This Fall, the Parkinson's Foundation will host its 11th annual Moving Day Chicago, A Walk for Parkinson’s event. Scheduled for Sunday, October 16th at Soldier Field - South Lot, Moving Day Chicago has as a goal of attracting an audience of 1,000+ people, and raising $450,000 to fight Parkinson’s disease! This celebration of movement will feature a family-friendly walk course and exercise classes all proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
The Parkinson's Foundation is currently recruiting volunteers to help with set-up, registration, refreshments, course marshalling and cheering, clean-up etc. Volunteers will work 3, 4 or 6 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 1:00pm and times will vary depending on availability and area assigned. Coffee/ light breakfast snacks will be provided along with a T-shirt for each volunteer. Join us for a fun morning on the Lakefront and help make a difference in lives of people living with Parkinson’s!
7 Shifts
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Tear Down
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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morning /
08:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kids & Family Liason
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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morning /
08:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Refreshments or Rewards
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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morning /
08:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Accounting Support
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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morning /
08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Set Up & Course Marshall
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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morning /
07:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Registration
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Sun Oct 16, 2022
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morning /
07:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Set Up & Course Marshall
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About Parkinson's Foundation
Location:
200 SE 1st Street, Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131, US
Mission Statement
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. We provide education, resources and programs throughout the nation. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.
Description
We are leaders in ensuring expert Parkinson’s care, educating and empowering the Parkinson’s community and driving the understanding of Parkinson’s through research. As a national organization with local presence and impact, we bring help and hope to the estimated one million people in the U.S., 10 million worldwide, who are living with Parkinson’s.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Solder Field - South Lot1400 Museum Campus DrChicago, IL 60605
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteers will work 3, 4 or 6 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 1:00pm and times will vary depending on availability and area assigned.
- Must be able and willing to stand/ move in any October 16th Chicago weather! Those under 18 should be accompanied by at least one adult per group.