FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. George Ackerman Appointed to American Parkinson Disease Association Voices of Parkinson’s Council Advocate commits to advancing support, awareness, and care for the Parkinson’s community Florida — 4/27/2026 — Dr. George Ackerman, founder of...

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A Moment That Says Everything: Carrying Her Legacy Forward Standing here with my daughter—and Sharon’s granddaughter—Brooke is one of the most meaningful moments in all of my advocacy. It’s more than a photo. It’s a...

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A Journey of Hope: Returning to the Unity Walk for Parkinson’s Awareness For the third year in a row, we had the incredible honor of attending the Michael J. Fox Foundation Unity Walk 2026 in...

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A Moment That Meant Everything: A Life-Changing Encounter at the Unity Walk At the Michael J. Fox Foundation Unity Walk 2026 in Central Park, New York City, every moment carries meaning—but some moments stay with...

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📣 International Impact Book Award Winner – Children’s Book   We are proud to announce that “I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA SHARON! Brooke and Grandma’s Days with Parkinson’s” has been honored with the International Impact Book Award...

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Why I advocate today? My mother passed on 1/1/2020. Many may turn the page and move onward. I haven’t. I didn’t. I won’t. But what I truly ask for—what I will continue to fight for—is something...

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We reached the White House    This letter is important. We have reached the White House, and they know about our mission. This is not about politics. Our goal is simple: fund research, ban harmful environmental...

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Licensed Medical Marijuana for Parkinson’s?   The other day it really hit me—licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors’ offices seem to be popping up everywhere in my community here in Florida. Are you noticing the same in...

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HEADBANDS FOR AWARENESS! SEND THEM OUR WAY!   From 5Ks to walks, runs—and even crawling if I have to when my back won’t cooperate—we keep moving forward. The mission doesn’t stop: advocating for research funding, protecting...

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Thank you to Neurology’s Channel for sharing our journey and helping amplify the voices of those impacted by Parkinson’s disease.   Your platform plays an important role in raising awareness, educating others, and bringing our community...

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