Leap into action and be part of a global movement for hip health. Wherever you are, move your way—walk, dance, or roll in your wheelchair—to raise awareness of hip disorders and help fund life-changing care and research.
Get Involved
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Move
Sign up for a fundraising page and encourage your family and friends to support us!
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Wear
Grab your 2025 Days of Movement t-shirt to show your support in style!
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Join
Find an in-person event near you and move with us!
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Give
Make a donation and help fund hip research across North America!
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Share
Share your movement with your network!
Move
Turn your movement into momentum!
Sign up to fundraise by walking, dancing, skating—or moving your way—anytime, anywhere, in support of hip health research.
Join
Be part of the action in person!
Find a local Day of Movement event October 18 and 19 and connect with others raising awareness and funding research.
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MIA’S DAY OF MOVEMENT DANCE PARTY FOR HIP HEALTH!
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Wesburn Community Centre
4781 Parkwood Avenue
Burnaby, BC
For more info: email Dawn MountMia has been a HIPpy Ambassador for many years! Her family and friends are great advocates for hip health. Please join a fun dance party with special K-Pop dance lesson from 5-6.
RSVP to dmount@cw.bc.ca by Friday October 17.
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Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cassidy Playground; 379 Chestnut Hill Ave, Chestnut Hill MA
For more info: email Heather McBride or Lauren Schoeller with questions or to let us know you’re coming! -
Come join us for coffee and bagels, building community, and movement (we will meet by the playground, so make sure to bring the kids so they can join in lots of movement).
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: Open House / Drop-in between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Location: Central Park Playground; 8801 MLK Blvd, Denver CO
For more info: email Nancy Muir -
Date: October 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: South Run RECenter
7550 Reservation Drive
Springfield, VA
For more info: Contact Stephanie Madison -
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am
Location: Manon Center (Carmel, IN). 1195 Central Park Drive
meet near the beginning of the trails near the handicap parking
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Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Location: Port Hudson State Historic Site
For more info: Meet at the cannon! Accessible for all levels.Contact Kelli Kirkland (hippiesclubbr@gmail.com)
If you’re interested in hosting a local event, please contact us.
Wear
Get your Day of Movement shirt and wear your support proudly!
Each shirt funds research that changes the future for children with hip disorders.
Give
Fuel the sciences that fuels the future!
Your donation supports global research that leads to life-changing care and better quality of life.
USA and INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS
If you require a tax receipt, please contact us prior to making an online donation. Please note that this website processes donations in Canadian Dollars.
FAQs
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Day of Movement is a global initiative to raise awareness and funds for hip health. Participants ‘move in their way’—walk, dance, skate, or roll—to support research and care for hip disorders.
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Just click the “Sign Up” button on this page to create your fundraising page. You can move anywhere and rally your friends and family for support.
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Nope! You can choose to fundraise, donate, join an in-person event, or simply spread the word—every bit helps.
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Donations support life-changing research and initiatives globally, with the goal of improving screening, care, and outcomes for children and adults with hip dysplasia and other hip conditions.
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Absolutely! If you’re interested in hosting, CLICK HERE to contact us and we’ll help you get rolling!
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Yes! Move your way—whether that’s walking, running, dancing or wheeling in your wheelchair. We’re all about inclusive movement.
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Everyone! Whether you’re old, young, a pro dancer, or a couch potato—if you can move, you’re in!
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For questions, ideas, or just to say hi, drop us a line at info@imahippy.org We love hearing from movers and shakers!
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You can absolutely go solo—no team required! Whether you’re a lone wolf or part of a pack, everyone’s welcome.
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Once you’ve signed up to fundraiser, you’ll get access to your personal fundraising page. You’re welcome to add your progress alongside your goals there!
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Nope! Move on one day, both days, or whenever your schedule allows. The important thing is to get moving and have fun!
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Events are happening in cities like Vancouver, Indianapolis, Denver, and Boston on October 18 and 19, 2025. Exact locations and times will be posted soon - stay tuned!
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Grab your shirt by clicking the “Wear it Proud” link. Proceeds fund hip health research, and you get to look stylish while supporting a good cause.
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Use the hashtag #move4HIPhealth when posting about your movement. You might even get featured on our feed!
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If you’re in the US or International and require a tax receipt for your donation, please contact us (info@imahippy.org) before making your donation, so we can help you through the process.
Note that our online donation forms process donations in Canadian Dollars.
Days of Movement
〰️ October 18 & 19, 2025 〰️
Days of Movement 〰️ October 18 & 19, 2025 〰️