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After the event, the UNMC ice rink will be closed for the season. The rink is located on the east side of 42nd Street, between the College of Nursing Building and the Sorrell Center.
Skating will begin at 12 p.m. on Jan. 10 and conclude at 12 p.m. on Jan. 11. The event is open to the public — skaters and non-skaters alike. Skaters will be on the ice continually, but non-skaters are encouraged to come and enjoy the festivities and show their support.
Proceeds go toward:
- Clinical and basic science Parkinson’s research at UNMC; and
- The PHD Program (Parkinson’s Health Development), a non-profit, local program that offers affordable exercises and activities to improve the quality of life for persons with Parkinson’s.
Cost is $10 which includes skate rental and ice access. People can skate as long as they wish.
From 2011 to 2013, the skate-a-thons at UNMC netted more than $110,000 for Parkinson’s research and programming.