General Blogs
Reflections and advocacy from George and the Parkinson's community.
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day and Spark The Night: PD Avengers UNITE!
PD AVENGERS Spark the Night One World. One Night. One Light at a Time. https://www.worldparkinsonsnight.com/ On April 11, 2026, buildings, bridges, and landmarks will…
December 9, 2025
Talking Points A Call for Progress on the National Parkinson’s Project #whereisthePDplan
Special thanks to the PD Avengers! Talking Points PD Advocate Allie Signorelli has put together talking points for tomorrow to make it easier on…
December 9, 2025
Social Media + YOU! A Call for Progress on the National Parkinson’s Project By Allie Signorelli
Thanks for all you do Allie! It can be overwhelming sometimes when you want to advocate but you’re not sure where to start? Well,…
December 9, 2025
PD Avengers A Call to Action: Where’s the PD Plan? NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IS WEDNESDAY!
Dear U.S.-based PD Avengers members, We fought hard to win the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. Now we need to make sure it…
December 9, 2025
#WhereIsThePDPlan 2025
#WhereIsThePDPlan In 2024… I spent the entire year using my voice everywhere I could. I did hundreds of podcasts—not just within the Parkinson’s community,…
December 9, 2025
Celebrities continue to support this cause—yet Mr. Chevy Chase declined…
Celebrities continue to support this cause—yet Mr. Chevy Chase declined, which was unexpected. I feel we need everyone in this fight toward a Parkinson’s…
November 30, 2025
Our Journey: In Memory of My Mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman
My Mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease By Sharon's Son, George My mother, Sharon Riff…
September 28, 2025
This Photo… Resilience. Never Give Up. My 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum Story.
This Photo… Resilience. Never Give Up. My trip this September 2025 to the Parkinson’s Policy Forum was nothing short of magical—but it didn’t start…
September 12, 2025
The Event: The 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum
The Event: The 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum Tuesday, September 9, 2025 — Senate Meetings After the chaos and setbacks trying to get to Washington,…
September 12, 2025
SEEKING TO CREATE A Documentary….
SEEKING TO CREATE A Documentary…. I set out on a mission in 2020 after I lost my best friend and mom, Sharon to Parkinson’s…
July 5, 2025
While I Still Breathe. by Michael Whelan
While I Still Breathe: by Michael Whelan There are days now when I carry her more than she walks. Rebecca has Parkinson’s. It’s not…
May 17, 2025
Recovering from Parkinsonism ; A Parkinsonism/PEMF. Journey By Fausto Chavez
I have never been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but for many years I deeply studied this condition and what its sufferers go through. I…
May 12, 2025
Ready for a Challenge?
WHY STACK DON’T CRACK? The Stack Don’t Crack Challenge draws attention to one of the more than 40 distinct symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: the…
April 20, 2025
NewYork – Presbyterian 2025 Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium
We would like to invite you to join us for the NewYork – Presbyterian 2025 Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for Patients, Caregivers, Community Partners,…
April 19, 2025
Spine Cord Stimulator Journey… By Dr. George Ackerman
My journey after 4 back surgeries and every procedure available…. Now the Spine cord Stimulator- Failed but not because of the technology… Day 1,…
March 31, 2025
What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman
What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman As I reflect on my 24 years (as of 2025) living…
March 23, 2025
Spinal Cord Stimulator: Saving Grace or to be Continued? By Dr. George Ackerman
My fear that the pain will continue for decades to come…. After four failed back surgery attempts, I am heading to the Spinal Cord…
March 22, 2025
Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness- Available Now!
Dedicated to the entire law enforcement community and Parkinson’s community because we are in this fight together for awareness and hope for a cure.…
March 21, 2025