“Music’s ability to heal, to provide a brighter day, to promote physical and mental health, knows no boundaries of language or culture.” – Dr. Daniel Levitin   In 2018, I had the honor of running a...

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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 the promise of change. He was a budding athlete with an easy...

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The "Back to the Future" trilogy, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox, is one of the most beloved and iconic film franchises in history. However, what many fans of the series...

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By Sharon's Son, George Videos & Messages from many battling PD, Caregivers and Advocates https://www.togetherforsharon.com/pd-warriors-celebrities/   Sports Athletes   Muhammad Ali (George, 2022). Muhammad Ali was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion with an impressive 56-win record (Piccotti, 2025).  He inspired the world...

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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 this new world involving medications, doctor visits, and lifestyle changes. And...

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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 not only by my own experience with Essential Tremors and Dystonia but...

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Today we saw A Beautiful Noise​ the musical based on the life and music of Neil Diamond​ who is battling Parkinson's Disease today. https://abeautifulnoisethemusical.com/ I loved it but I do wish he had mentioned the term...

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  An Urgent Call to Action! By Dr George Ackerman (Sharon's Son) There is an urgent need for PD awareness throughout the law enforcement field and a call to action for the PD community and all...

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