5KforJK: Moving Together to Change Parkinson's

5KforJK — Moving Together for Parkinson's. Participate your way with one of these options: 

5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)
✅ 2027 race shirt included. Take on the full 5K course your way, run or walk, with official race timing and bibs for all participants. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or walking alongside friends and family, you’re part of the full race-day experience.  

Keep Moving Walk: Choose your distance. Accessible paved track.
👕 A paved route designed for a more flexible and supportive experience, especially for those living with Parkinson’s or anyone who prefers a gentler pace.  

No matter how you move, or the distance you choose, every step makes a difference. The 5KforJK is the signature fundraising event of Changing Parkinson's, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Parkinson's patients live their best lives — lessening the fear of the disease through education, exercise, and community.

Why It Matters:
What started as a walk for one incredible woman — Jessica Krauser — has grown into a movement for many. Every year, 5KforJK has raised over $100,000 to fund programs that are truly changing lives:

• Changing Parkinson's Wish Kits: Thoughtfully created by Parkinson's patients, for patients, these kits deliver comfort, connection, and hope.
• pDNextSteps Gym:  A dedicated space and thriving virtual community built around Parkinson's-focused fitness, because movement is medicine.
• The Secret Life of Parkinson's Podcast: Amplifying the voices and stories of those living with Parkinson's, so no one feels alone in their journey.

Every dollar raised, every mile walked or run, moves us closer to a stronger, more hopeful future — for patients, caregivers, families, and communities touched by Parkinson's. Lace up, show up, and keep moving. Together, we're changing what it means to live with Parkinson's!

*** The IRS has classified 5KforJK (dba Changing Parkinson's) as a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. TAX ID: 87-2286476***