General Blogs
Reflections and advocacy from George and the Parkinson's community.
Our 4th 5K for APDA!
This June we are sending thanks to APDA and this community for making me feel supported and to the entire community I am just…
June 6, 2026
World Parkinson Congress, AZ Highlight Videos!
This Is Parkinson’s https://youtu.be/JrlXGrA_nag Thank you to This Is Parkinson’s and Lisa for your support and for including someone who has lost a loved…
June 6, 2026
My first time attending the World Parkinson Congress
What a week! My first time attending the World Parkinson Congress was positively overwhelming—in the very best way. It was full of surprises, reunions…
May 30, 2026
Just back from the #WPC2026 and now our 3rd 5K for APDA!
Just back from the #WPC2026 and no time for a break… right back at it! Thank you WPC & APDA for making me feel…
May 30, 2026
In every tremor… By Chris Welber
In every tremor there is a quiet kind of bravery, a strength that rises even when the body resists. Those living with partial Parkinson’s…
May 29, 2026
Thank you World Parkinson Congress
Wow. Wow. Wow. Thank you #WPC2026 and every single person I met, hugged, and shared unforgettable memories with throughout this incredible week. I stayed…
May 28, 2026
WPC Organizational Partner
Thank you to the World Parkinson Coalition for including TogetherForSharon® as a WPC Organizational Partner. In loving memory of my mother, Sharon, we continue…
May 23, 2026
Our documentary.. Update
Our documentary, releasing in January 2027, is a celebration of my mother Sharon’s life — her love, strength, the memories of growing up together,…
May 19, 2026
Our books are now available at Barnes & Noble.
Exciting news! Our books are now available at Barnes & Noble. You can go to Barnes & Nobles: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22George%20Ackerman%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall or go directly to our…
May 19, 2026
Around the Town with Sharon’s Son, George
Around the Town with Sharon’s Son, George So here’s the idea… I head out into a busy local community area, grab my cell phone,…
May 19, 2026
Are There Any Support Groups for Someone Who Lost a Loved One to Parkinson’s Disease?
Are There Any Support Groups for Someone Who Lost a Loved One to Parkinson’s Disease? I have been advocating for 6 years now, yet…
May 19, 2026
PMD Alliance
Some days are incredibly tough missing my mother, Sharon, who lost her battle with Parkinson’s disease. But through the support, friendship, compassion, and constant…
May 19, 2026
A Call to Create a Parkinson’s Legacy Council/Division.
A Call to Create a Parkinson’s Legacy Council/Division. There needs to be a Specific Parkinson’s Legacy Council … in memory for all those we…
May 19, 2026
Mother’s Day 2026 is a difficult one. 💙
Mother’s Day 2026 is a difficult one. 💙 Not being able to spend time with my mother, Sharon, never gets easier. She lost her…
May 10, 2026
Mother’s Day is tough…
Mother’s Day is tough… here with my brother Andrew reliving the better days with Mom before Parkinson’s disease changed so much of our lives.…
May 10, 2026
Fruits, Vegetables, Supermarket Sprays, and Parkinson’s Disease: Evaluating Environmental Exposure Risks
Fruits, Vegetables, Supermarket Sprays, and Parkinson’s Disease: Evaluating Environmental Exposure Risks My mother and our family always tried to live a healthy lifestyle. Like…
May 9, 2026
American Parkinson Disease Association Mother’s Day 5K Run
Happy Mother’s Day to this inspiring community! I am running today in memory of my mother, Sharon. https://youtube.com/shorts/ngSxcm0f_Is Supporting the American Parkinson Disease Association—not…
May 9, 2026
The Be Still Foundation, in partnership with UCLA Health, presents the Triumph Over Tremors Pickleball Tournament Series
Overview Hosted by UCLA Health & Be Still Foundation The Be Still Foundation, in partnership with UCLA Health, presents the Triumph Over Tremors Pickleball…
May 8, 2026