Katz JCC POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk for Parkinson's

Event Overview

• Event Name: Katz JCC POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk
• Date: April 11, 2027
• Location: 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ
• Website: Join the POWR 5K/1 Mile Walk!

About the Race

• Support: Support the Parkinson's Connection at the Cherry Hill Katz JCC.
• Course: The 5K run takes place on a picturesque, USATF-certified course through a local Cherry Hill neighborhood.
• Community: Whether you are a seasoned runner or simply want to walk for a great cause, this is a race you don’t want to miss!
• Participation: Open to all levels of fitness, encouraging community involvement.

Ready to Partner With Us?

• Sponsorship: Are you a local business interested in sponsoring this event? Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities!
• Contact: For Sponsorship Questions: Leah Wolf - lwolf@jfedsnj.org • 856-673-2539
• Accessibility: Financially accessible with both free and paid class offerings.
• Involvement: Engage with the community through active participation.

About the Event

• Fitness Classes: Since 2018, the Parkinson’s Connection at the Katz JCC has offered fitness classes and support groups for people with Parkinson's Disease as well as their caregivers and families.
• Program Accessibility: Building a program that is as accessible as possible.
• Physical Options: Classes offered virtually over Zoom as well as in-person at the Katz JCC.
• Availability: Classes offered six days a week along with a virtual library accessible 24/7.

Did You Know?

• Prevalence: Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that currently affects more than one million Americans.
• New Cases: More than 90,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. every year.
• Lack of Cure: There is no known way to prevent, cure, slow, reverse, or stop the progression of Parkinson’s.
• Community Support: Our dedicated staff of coaches works every day to ensure that none of our members fight Parkinson’s disease alone.