Welcome to April 2025… - Together For Sharon

Welcome to April 2025…thank you for your support! Please share and ask others to subscribe. No one is alone in this fight for a cure! Together our voices are so much stronger!

TogetherForSharon® In memory of my Mother, Sharon to voice awareness & hope for a PD cure.

We had a very special guest on Q & A with Sharon’s son, George. Episode 199: Congressman Gus Bilirakis, to discuss the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Disease https://youtu.be/8bXa-VpvtBs

And the CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation- Q & A with Sharon’s son, George. Episode195: Special Guest Parkinson’s Foundation President & Chief Executive Officer John L. Lehr https://youtu.be/-3-fvGurS7A

NEW BOOK RELEASED!

Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness.

This book focuses on the need for Parkinson’s Disease awareness throughout the law enforcement field. People with PD and Police interactions are an important topic that needs to be researched more and impacts the entire community. By providing more awareness for new trainees and sworn officers, encounters with PwP can gain more effective and efficient outcomes. This research-based book will explore encounters between PwP and Police, Academy specific training or lack of and insight from officers currently in the field on PD awareness. It can bring important change throughout academics and police departments throughout the United States and defuse the fear many PwP may feel when encountering police.

ORDER YOUR COPY HERE! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/policing-and-parkinsons-disease-encounters-training-and-the-need-for-awareness/

Michael J. Fox Foundation’s

We were Exhibitors for the 2^nd year at the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s IQ + You in Orlando, FL on March 15, 2025. What an amazing time live with the Parkinson’s community, advocates and incredible speaks I call my family in this fight toward a cure!

Parkinson’s Progression Marker initiative (PPMI)

I attended a MJFF event for the Parkinson’s Progression Marker initiative (PPMI) due to my mother’s diagnosis with PD. Getting involved in any way with studies, clinicals or any way to come closer to a cure through research count me in! Reach out to the MJFF And sign up! Together we can bring change and help researchers toward a PD CURE! LETS GO!

Life with Parkinson’s, David Gebhart.

Please support and watch… David discusses awareness and TogetherForSharon® on his show Life with Parkinson’s, David Gebhart. Three challenges to Parkinson’s Disease awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhMNzsAMpQk

Dr. George M. Ackerman is one of our phenomenal Global Male Caregiver Featured Speakers!

Won’t you join us for our 2nd Annual Global Male Caregivers Summit 2025?

Theme: “For the Love of Caregiving – Unmute the Mic, Speak Up: The Male Perspective!”

REGISTER NOW! https://bit.ly/3ERHfvD

BLOG?

Interested in writing a BLOG? Let’s Team up to Advocate for a PD Cure!

I am seeking the Parkinson’s Community, Medical field, Caregivers and all to see if you would be interested in writing a BLOG for our monthly blogs. Please see

https://www.togetherforsharon.com/parkinsons-blogs/

and reach out if ever interested! You would be able to pick the topic! This would highlight important topics in the PD community, globally and to advocate together!

Excited to announce Q & A with Sharon’s son, George – Podcast IS NOW ON SPOTIFY AND AVAILABLE ON APPS, CELL PHONES AND SO MUCH MORE!

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George – Podcast

A one-on-one question and answer show Hosted by Sharon’s Son, George for awareness, hope for a cure & to share inspiring journeys, advocacy, and support throughout the world.

For all Episodes see https://www.togetherforsharon.com/qa-with-sharons-son-george/

Proud to announce A Son’s Journey. From Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate, In Memory of my Mother Sharon has been awarded WINNER of the International Impact Book Award! Thank you for your support! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/my-book-a-sons-journey/

A Son’s Journey from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate: In Memory of My Mother Sharon. Order your copy here https://www.togetherforsharon.com/product/a-sons-journey-from-parkinsons-disease-caretaker-to-advocate/

LOCAL EVENTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day Palm Beach Walk Live or Virtually on 4/5/25 https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR?team_id=84653&fr_id=6096&pg=team

American Parkinson Disease Association https://apdaparkinson.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=38181

I had the honor to serve on the Parkinson’s Foundation, South Florida Walk Committee for the second year.

A new Show “On the Virtual Road”

Q and A with Sharon’s son, George: On the Virtual Road. Episode 5: Indiana Parkinson Foundation hosting Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s. Special Guests Beth Morris, Kim Williams & Addie Cunningham https://youtu.be/BWHh0ZhgvX0

Released! Voices of Resilience: Conversations with Parkinson’s Disease Warriors, Caretakers and Advocates, Book 2. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/book-voices-of-resilience-ii/

This book of interviews aims to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. I contacted individuals worldwide to obtain the interviews because PD does not discriminate and affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. I believe we must be family in this fight for a cure. When I learned that approximately 1 million individuals are diagnosed in the United States and over 10 million worldwide, I felt that many other journeys needed to be shared. So many inspired me to keep advocating for a cure!

PD WARRIORS AND CELEBRITY MESSAGES OF HOPE! At https://www.togetherforsharon.com/pd-warriors-celebrities/

A message from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Sharon’s son, George to the Parkinson’s Disease Community. He has appeared in numerous movies and television shows worldwide from Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, Gods of Egypt and as his role as Jaime Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. He is an advocate for many causes but today he sends a message to the world in support of PD awareness & hope for a cure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryoNcGraDxI

Please share and join us on a new Channel!!! Parkinson’s Connection YouTube

Welcome to a community of advocates, people with Parkinson’s and communities across the world for awareness & hope for a cure! https://www.youtube.com/@TheParkinsonsConnection

Our latest:

The togetherforsharon Podcast

The TogetherForSharon® Podcast A conversion on awareness. Episode 16 Special Guest Julie Fitzgerald. Dedicated in memory of John Humphreys… we will never forget. https://youtu.be/S6OYxZMLPTg

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George (Celebrating 200 episodes!)

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 182 Special Guest Actor Jeffrey Weissman: Activism for PD https://youtu.be/ZZYxQxruOf8

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 185 Special Guest Dr David Probst & & Dr. Koji Sode. Biomedical Engineers- Technology Towards a PD Cure. https://youtu.be/ZfExSOCdg88

A new BLOG:

The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 14: Genetics- A Potential Parkinson’s Diagnosis When It Runs in Your Family. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/the-tackling-tough-topics-blog-14-genetics-a-potential-parkinsons-diagnoses-when-it-runs-in-your-family/

Share your journey or if you know of an inspiring journey in the Parkinson’s community share this link https://www.togetherforsharon.com/interview-index/

Scroll to the bottom to share your journey.

NATIONAL FUNDRAISING

Michael J. Fox Foundation https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/5978652

Drive Toward a Cure https://www.drivetowardacure.org/fundraising/togetherforsharon

Power Over Parkinson’s https://www.poweroverpd.org/together-for-sharon

American Parkinson’s Disease Association: https://apdaparkinson.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=38181

DONATIONS:

We have almost raised $41,000 in memory of mom for Parkinson’s awareness and hope for a cure! Support mom through these various Foundations including the APDA, Michael J. Fox/Team Fox, Drive Towards a Cure and Power Over Parkinson’s

Join us at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/donations-fundraising/

Please see our latest interviews & Podcasts with Parkinson’s fighters, Foundations & leaders in the community around the world!

Interviews:

An interview with Max Tomlinson, Naturopathic Functional Medicine https://www.togetherforsharon.com/max-tomlinson-naturopathic-functional-medicine/

An interview with Peggy Faber: Dream. Believe. Achieve. Succeed https://www.togetherforsharon.com/peggy-faber-dream-believe-achieve-succeed/

AN “IN MEMORY” INTERVIEW, IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO LOST THEIR PD BATTLE… WE NEVER FORGET.

In memory of all those who lost their battle with Parkinson’s and the caregivers who keep their memory alive forever. Their voices will live on!

https://www.togetherforsharon.com/in-memory/

An interview In Memory of Allan Goebel – Enigma with Dianne Bramble. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/4379-2/

Sharon’s son George & Mr. Michael J. Fox. What an honor to meet my hero and inspiration and he wore our togetherforsharon band in memory of mom! Thank you, Mr. Fox.

You can now SHOP for books, Mugs and Bands at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/shop/

We have also teamed up with some incredible PD products at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/affiliates/

VILIM ball: Breakthrough device for tremor reduction – VILIM ball makes the daily life of PD patients easier. For more information visit https://vilimed.com
Please provide the promo code TFS50 which gives you a 50.00€ discount.

Comfort Linen: Breakthrough solution enables freedom of movement in bed and a better sleep. Easier to turn and get in and out!
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VIDEOS Learn more about Together for Sharon at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeBLOelhaLQNvgeNMzu-5g

Latest Resources! See the latest resources of incredible organizations throughout the world for Parkinson’s awareness! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/partnerships/#partnerships-parkinsons We are all TOGETHER in this fight for awareness and a cure! -If you are interested in sharing your journey or know someone who is, email us 24/7! Thank you always for your support, love, and care!