Welcome to August 2024…thank you for your support! Please share and ask others to subscribe. No one is alone in this fight for a cure! Together our voices are so much stronger!
PD WARRIORS AND CELEBRITY MESSAGES OF HOPE!
A message from Lea Thompson, actress, singer, dancer, and director from Sharon’s son, George on PD awareness & hope for a cure!
Lea is the co-star of the Back to the Future movies with Michael J. Fox and her two brothers who have also been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YDSEeGdvXY
Photo Credit: People Magazine.
A Son’s Journey from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate: In Memory of My Mother Sharon. Order your copy here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C5X4P3?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_J0R5MTD1DQNV7P9YWRBK
We recently added these sections:
- Books throughout the Community section highlighting authors around the world https://www.togetherforsharon.com/books/
- PwP Support section to help promote those with PD throughout the community https://www.togetherforsharon.com/partnerships/#pwp
- In Memory section to always remember those we lost due to PD and the loved ones who still want their memory to never be forgotten!
https://www.togetherforsharon.com/in-memory/
- PwP Throughout the World was inspired to highlight PwP who have incredible talents & to share their direct artistry for awareness. We do not accept a thing in return but hope for a cure! Feel free to reach out to these amazing individuals directly.
- https://www.togetherforsharon.com/pwp-throughout-the-world/
Our latest: The togetherforsharon Podcast:
The togetherforsharon Podcast featuring Sharons son George & Sharon’s daughter in law, Grether.
The TogetherforSharon Podcast: A conversion on awareness. Ep 11: Sara Bastiaensen
And
6/29/2024 Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 40: Special Guests Barbara & John Breitsameter https://youtu.be/iHyVVutyWRM
OTHER Podcasts Sharon’s son, George was a guest on:
The Giant Builders: From Advocacy to Action: Dr. George Ackerman’s Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease. Hosted by Lois Wyant on 7/9/24 https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/4892lrrn-from-advocacy-to-action-dr-george-ackerman-s-fight-against-parkinson-s
The Grieving Journey Podcast: TogetherForSharon® with George Ackerman. Hosted by Angel Morel Brown & Portia Lockett on 7/3/24 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171989/15345775
A new BLOG: Tackling Tough Topics with Sharon’s son, George & Matt’s wife, Betsy: Blog 7 https://www.togetherforsharon.com/tackling-tough-topics/
Share your journey or if you know of an inspiring journey in the Parkinson’s/Dementia community share this link https://www.togetherforsharon.com/interview-index/ Scroll to the bottom to share your journey.
We have almost raised $25,000 in memory of mom for Parkinson’s awareness and hope for a cure! Support mom through these various Foundations including the APDA, Michael J. Fox/Team Fox, Drive Towards a Cure and Power Over Parkinson’s Join us at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/donations-fundraising/
Please see our latest interviews & Podcasts with Parkinson’s fighters, Foundations & leaders in the community around the world!
An interview with Jennifer Crowder, Every Voice Matters: PD Advocacy https://www.togetherforsharon.com/jennifer-crowder-every-voice-matters-pd-advocacy/
An interview with Sebastiaan Hoyt Rock To Cure Parkinsons https://www.togetherforsharon.com/sebastiaan-hoyt-rock-to-cure-parkinsons/
An interview with Tony Saviano: Movin’ and Groovin’ https://www.togetherforsharon.com/tony-saviano-movin-and-groovin/
AN IN MEMORY INTERVIEW, IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO LOST THEIR PD BATTLE… WE NEVER FORGET.
In memory of all those who lost their battle with Parkinson’s and the caregivers who keep their memory alive forever. Their voices will live on! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/in-memory/
An interview with Megan Lee: Running Towards a Cure in Honor of Don Gerth https://www.togetherforsharon.com/megan-lee-running-towards-a-cure-in-honor-of-don-gerth/
Sharon’s son George & Mr. Michael J. Fox on 2/2/2024. What an honor to meet my hero and inspiration and he wore our togetherforsharon band in memory of mom! Thank you, Mr. Fox.
We now have a mug! Click below to order yours! togetherforsharon does not accept any money. All proceeds go to Stephen from Parkinson’s T-shirts
to support his journey with Parkinson’s, artwork. Stephen is a graphic designer with Parkinson’s Disease.
https://www.togetherforsharon.com/mugs-memorabilia/
VIDEOS
Learn more about Together for Sharon at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeBLOelhaLQNvgeNMzu-5g
Latest Resources!
See the latest resources of incredible organizations throughout the world for Parkinson’s awareness! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/partnerships/#partnerships-parkinsons
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Reference:
Photo Credit
Huver, S (2015). People Magazine: 30 Years Later, Lea Thompson ‘Still’ Has Her Iconic ‘Back to the Future’ Prom Dress
Retreived from https://people.com/movies/thirty-years-after-back-to-the-future-lea-thompson-still-has-the-prom-dress/