I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.Christopher Reeve In the last few years, several amazing Parkinson's heroes have become the face of the Parkinson's community world-wide. Super heroes like American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi, Matt Eagles, diagnosed at 8 years old, who …
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As the Soaring with Hope for PD Parkinson’s project took off, one of the team members for that project, Clara Kluge came up with yet another way to engage People with Parkinsons (PwPs) for the World Parkinson Congress(WPC). Because she loved to dance and was involved in dance classes for PwPs, she envisioned having PwPs …
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Last month I had the chance to interview two more women with PD. Since each of us experiences our PD differently, it is always interesting to hear how each person approaches her diagnosis and finds a way to move forward with her life. We can learn so much from each other, finding our way on this …
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There is much to share with you this week. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Join the Parkinson's Disease Foundation Team During Parkinson's Awareness Month Friday, April 1- Saturday, April 30 (Online & around the US) What will you do to help raise awareness this April, Parkinson's Awareness Month? Join the team to #EndParkinsons with …
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Join me for our third in a series of Parkinson's Programs for Women with PD living in Los Angeles.
