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Parkinson's Foundation Hosting Annual Walk in Clark, NJ

Event will be held on Saturday, October3rd at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ

MovingDayNewJersey.org
MovingDayNewJersey.org (Parkinson's Foundation NJ/PA Chapter)

On Saturday, October 3rd, the Parkinson's Foundation is hosting its annual Moving Day New Jersey at Oak Ridge, Park, Clark, NJ. 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson’s a year, and there are currently 1 million living with Parkinson’s in the United States.

Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson’s, is not just a fundraising walk, but a passionate community united in honoring loved ones with Parkinson’s, raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease and embracing the power of exercise – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Participating in Moving Day isn’t just about supporting the life-changing work of the Parkinson’s Foundation. It is about offering hope to everyone affected by this disease. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with others on similar journeys, discover invaluable resources and foster meaningful connections.


Around 600 people in the Parkinson’s community from all over New Jersey, the Greater Philadelphia Area, and New York are expected to attend the Moving Day New Jersey event on October 3rd at Oak Ridge Park. More info on the walk at MovingDayNewJersey.org. Register and join us! If you can't make it, consider supporting one of the teams or walkers. For more information, email vkapur@parkinson.org or call 908-396-7048.

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