Interviews
Tracy McBee on Advocacy
I've been married for 33 years, and we have 3 boys. I attended Alaska Pacific University for both undergraduate and masters. I have a…
October 7, 2023
Pamela Lappen from Dancing with Parkinson’s
Recognized for her “eye for artistry and aesthetics” in dance, along with her “ability to smoothly execute projects,” Pamela received an invitation from David…
October 6, 2023
Laura Robbins on Advocacy
I am a 46-year-old attorney from State College, Pennsylvania. I own a law firm called Laura Robbins Law, LLC and am president of a…
October 5, 2023
Interview Kat Hill, Ambassador from the Davis Phinney Foundation
Kat Hill is from Portland, OR USA. She believes that we can choose joy in our lives no matter what we are faced with.…
October 4, 2023
Dr. Maria De Leon from Parkinson’s Diva & defeatparkinsons
I am an art lover and a fashionista. My grandmother and my former patients drove me to advocate for those without a voice or…
October 2, 2023
Interview Parkinson’s Africa
A discussion with Parkinson’s Africa on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. About us Parkinson's Africa exists to support and empower Africans…
October 1, 2023
Lucy Jung from Charco Neurotech
Lucy Jung is the CEO and a founder at Charco, a MedTech start-up working on a device for people with Parkinson’s to improve their…
September 30, 2023
Parkinson’s Champions Run 4 PD from the Parkinson’s Foundation
Parkinson’s Champions are racing toward a cure! Our Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of…
September 29, 2023
Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance
Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance on October 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a…
September 28, 2023
Blake Mackey on Advocacy for Young Onset and Dystonia
Blake is a 45-year-old Canadian resident, husband, and father of four. He has been a small business owner for the past 14 years. He…
September 27, 2023