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Will the sky clear up…  By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart
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Will the sky clear up… By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart

Will the sky clear up and the sun shine brightly? By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart (Wendy's Parkinson Journey) – February 18, 2025 What If I…

February 18, 2025
Peggy Faber: Dream. Believe. Achieve. Succeed
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Peggy Faber: Dream. Believe. Achieve. Succeed

I have always been an active person and ran my first marathon in 1996 with the hope of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Several…

February 16, 2025
Music Therapy and PD By Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP
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Music Therapy and PD By Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP

“Music’s ability to heal, to provide a brighter day, to promote physical and mental health, knows no boundaries of language or culture.” – Dr.…

February 15, 2025
Justin Jones: Indie Filmmaker Aims to Raise Awareness through Upcoming Parkinson’s Documentary
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Justin Jones: Indie Filmmaker Aims to Raise Awareness through Upcoming Parkinson’s Documentary

With 13 years of finance experience in the entertainment industry, I have worked on projects for Netflix, HBO, Apple, Animal Planet, and more. I…

February 14, 2025
Michael and Rebecca’s Journey…. Together.
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Michael and Rebecca’s Journey…. Together.

Michael and Rebecca Whelan met in the summer of 1969, a time when bell-bottoms were all the rage, and the air was thick with…

February 9, 2025
“A Story of Hope: back to a future without Parkinson’s disease” by Germán Schmidl
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“A Story of Hope: back to a future without Parkinson’s disease” by Germán Schmidl

The "Back to the Future" trilogy, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox, is one of the most beloved and iconic film…

February 6, 2025
Public Figures, Celebrities and PD Warriors Diagnosed with PD
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Public Figures, Celebrities and PD Warriors Diagnosed with PD

com/athletes/muhammad-ali Epstein, D. (2000). Earth, Wind and Fire Founder Stricken with Parkinson's Disease. Rolling Stone. Retrieved from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/earth-wind-and-fire-founder-stricken-with-parkinsons-disease-243722/ Runtagh, J. (2019). Linda Ronstadt on…

February 5, 2025
David Sangster. Age of diagnosis: 29. Year diagnosed: 2011. DBS in 2019.
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David Sangster. Age of diagnosis: 29. Year diagnosed: 2011. DBS in 2019.

I work for Parkinson’s UK (PT) and I retired from my career as a College Tutor a couple of years ago. Interests: Music, film,…

February 4, 2025
Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday
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Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday

Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be very overwhelming. You are suddenly thrust into…

February 3, 2025
The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy  by Erika Ganong
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The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy by Erika Ganong

The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy By: Erika Ganong, Vice President, National Parkinsons Institute My journey with Parkinson’s advocacy is deeply personal, shaped…

February 1, 2025