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25 Feb
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New children’s book highlights family experiences with Parkinson’s disease

  • February 25, 2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Children’s Book Highlights Family Experiences with Parkinson’s Disease Taos, N.M. — A new children’s book brings compassion and clarity to families navigating a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Written for children ages 3 and up,...

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25 Feb
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It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s

  • February 25, 2026
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​​I’m excited to attend "It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s" this Monday! Thank you again to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for bringing awareness to our community—and right to my front...

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24 Feb
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Many days, I find myself wondering if Mom is watching down on us.

  • February 24, 2026
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Many days, I find myself wondering if Mom is watching down on us. Losing my mother—my best friend, my confidante, my guiding light—to Parkinson’s disease has been one of the most heartbreaking experiences of...

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23 Feb
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WPEC-CBS 12 Studios, A true dream came to life through advocacy

  • February 23, 2026
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A true dream came to life through advocacy — being invited to WPEC-CBS 12 Studios to sit down and speak with Sam Kerrigan on Parkinson’s Disease awareness. My heartfelt thanks to Sam and the entire...

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21 Feb
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The 2026 APDA Optimism Walk, Palm Beach, Florida…. Lifechanging for me…

  • February 21, 2026
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  The 2026 APDA Optimism Walk, Palm Beach, Florida…. Lifechanging for me… There are moments when I still feel alone — even with all of you beside me and so many around the world who I...

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20 Feb
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Why Speak Steady Exists

  • February 20, 2026
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Founder Story: Why Speak Steady Exists “Communication is life. When the voice weakens, connection weakens. My mission is to restore both.” I’ve spent my career listening to people with Parkinson’s and their care partners describe the...

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14 Feb
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Back to the Future — Live on Stage and Beyond Incredible

  • February 14, 2026
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Back to the Future — Live on Stage and Beyond Incredible I had such an amazing time seeing Back to the Future: The Musical. Walking into the theater, I expected nostalgia. What I experienced was...

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12 Feb
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A Community That Gets It: Introducing Smart Patients

  • February 12, 2026
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Living with Parkinson's — whether you're the one diagnosed or the one caregiving—can feel incredibly isolating. That's why we're always looking for resources that help our community feel a little less alone. We want to...

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10 Feb
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Spanish Edition of Voices of Resilience – Book 1 Released Free Worldwide

  • February 10, 2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spanish Edition of Voices of Resilience – Book 1 Released Free Worldwide TogetherForSharon® expands global access through generosity and collaboration TogetherForSharon® is proud to announce the release of the Spanish eBook edition of Voices...

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08 Feb
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Psychosocial Benefits Of Therapeutic Improvisational Theatre For People With Parkinson’s

  • February 8, 2026
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Psychosocial Benefits Of Therapeutic Improvisational Theatre For People With Parkinson’s Disease Margot Escott LCSW, RfG-CT Parkinson’s disease effects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. with 90,000 newly diagnosed each year. Although medications assist in...

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Sharon Riff Ackerman

Sep 28, 1950 - Jan 1, 2020
Loving Mother, Sister,
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