Interviews
Roger Halleen Co-Leader of the Central Illinois Parkinson’s Support Group
Roger Halleen 65 years of age and care partner for my wife who is has been living with Parkinson’s for about 18 years. Leader…
February 29, 2024
Ben Lazarus on Advocacy
In brief, first I am a 48 and a very happy husband and proud dad…married to Gayle since 1997 the year I finished university…
February 28, 2024
Scott Rider on Advocacy
Scott Rider is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was twice Captain of the men’s Track & Field Team. While at…
February 27, 2024
Dan Glass on DBS and Advocacy
Dan Glass on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Advocacy on December 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about…
February 26, 2024
Bri & Jill Bri Lafferty on Advocacy for Myoclonus Dystonia-a daughter and mother’s journey
Starting into puberty, which is hard enough, I also started experiencing symptoms of a rare illness that would be undiagnosed and misdiagnosed for 8…
February 25, 2024
Sabela Avion from Parkinsonic on PMD Alliance & being a Davis Phinney Ambassador
Sabela was born and raised in Spain and works as a translator in New York. In May 2016, at the age of 38, she…
February 24, 2024
Sherryl Klingelhofer on Advocacy
My father was diagnosed with PD in the year 2000. As a coach and Phys Ed instructor he thought that exercise might be the…
February 23, 2024
Benny Shakes on Comedy and Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Benny, an accomplished stand-up comedian and creator, co-hosts the popular Edinburgh comedy show "Disabled Cants" and stars in the critically acclaimed disabled-led game show…
February 22, 2024
Isabell Senft-Daniel from PJ Parkinson’s Support
Isabell Senft-Daniel has over two decades of experience in business development and management in the health industry. Isabell received her education in Germany where…
February 21, 2024
Calvin Chong ADHDAutism as a superpower for Care
Calvin Chong: ADHD/Autism as a superpower for Care on November 22, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
February 20, 2024