Welcome to January 2025… - Together For Sharon

Welcome to January 2025…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!

NEW BOOK Due out this April 2025

Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness.

This book focuses on the need for Parkinson’s Disease awareness throughout the law enforcement field. People with PD and Police interactions are an important topic that needs to be researched more and impacts the entire community. By providing more awareness for new trainees and sworn officers, encounters with PwP can gain more effective and efficient outcomes. This research-based book will explore encounters between PwP and Police, Academy specific training or lack of and insight from officers currently in the field on PD awareness. It can bring important change throughout academics and police departments throughout the United States and defuse the fear many PwP may feel when encountering police.

Visit for updates and to order this April! https://www.togetherforsharon.com/policing-parkinsons/

Introducing our SHOW! All-Star PD Sports Cast

Hosted by Sharon’s Son, George & Tim Lockard (MYPDPARTY) where we discuss Sports and slowing the progression of PD with guests, interviews, information and advocating together! Visit and please share for awareness https://www.togetherforsharon.com/all-star-pd-sports-cast/

LOCAL EVENTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Parkinson’s Foundation Walk https://www.parkinson.org/florida

DOB Parkinson’s Charity, is dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease. We offer a range of services, including financial support, speaking engagements, and resources to help you better understand and manage the condition. https://dobparkinsonscharity.com/

A new Show “On the Virtual Road”

Q and A with Sharon’s son: On the Virtual Road Episode 4: Power Over Parkinson’s: Educational Event: Parkinson’s Gait 101 with Margaret Preston, President of Power Over Parkinson’s & Bonnie Mahl from the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center https://youtu.be/puD_9QjYAqc

OUR SUPPORT GROUP IS HERE! Support Group- GRIEF & LOSS

3rd Tuesday each month, 4:00-5:00 pm Eastern Time Zone, Virtual-free No sign up needed, just join us on Zoom

Please email togetherforsharon@gmail.com for the code to enter No Registration needed just Click https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82302029721 Meeting ID: 823 0202 9721

Newly Released!

Voices of Resilience: Conversations with Parkinson’s Disease Warriors, Caretakers and Advocates, Book 2. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/book-voices-of-resilience-ii/

This book of interviews aims to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. I contacted individuals worldwide to obtain the interviews because PD does not discriminate and affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. I believe we must be family in this fight for a cure. When I learned that approximately 1 million individuals are diagnosed in the United States and over 10 million worldwide, I felt that many other journeys needed to be shared. So many inspired me to keep advocating for a cure!

PD WARRIORS AND CELEBRITY MESSAGES OF HOPE!

A message of hope for PD Awareness from NBA Hall Of Fame Superstar Vince Carter, from the All-Star PD Sports Cast Hosted by Sharon’s Son, George & Tim Lockard https://www.togetherforsharon.com/pd-warriors-celebrities/

A Son’s Journey from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate: In Memory of My Mother Sharon. Order your copy here https://www.togetherforsharon.com/product/a-sons-journey-from-parkinsons-disease-caretaker-to-advocate/

Please share and join us on a new Channel!!! Parkinson’s Connection YouTube

Welcome to a community of advocates, people with Parkinson’s and communities across the world for awareness & hope for a cure! https://www.youtube.com/@TheParkinsonsConnection

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 Sharon’s son George & Sharon’s daughter in law, Grether. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/podcast-interviews/ A conversation on awareness. Episode 12: Rachelle Smith-Stallman’s Dance Beyond Parkinson’s https://youtu.be/3cBWX6bSahY

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George (Celebrating 170 episodes!)

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 115: Special Guest Brenden Cusick and Pat Morrissey Human Powered Potential https://youtu.be/bAmp4w68s6k

OTHER Podcasts Sharon’s son, George was a guest on:

I had the honor to being on the The Secret Life of Parkinson’s: TogetherForSharon® – Parkinson’s patient advocate. Hosted by Jessica Krauser & Brian Baker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGREEZZNLdA&feature=youtu.be

A new BLOG: The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 11: Caregiving for the Holidays https://www.togetherforsharon.com/the-tackling-tough-topics-blog-11-caregiving-for-the-holidays/

Share your journey or if you know of an inspiring journey in the Parkinson’s community share this link https://www.togetherforsharon.com/interview-index/

Scroll to the bottom to share your journey.

DONATIONS:

We have almost raised $36,000 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 Robyn Cotton: Raising Parkinson’s Awareness through novels https://www.togetherforsharon.com/robyn-cotton-raising-parkinsons-awareness-through-novels/

Harry Starkey: Joining the fight to improve outcomes and find a cure for PWPs with enthusiasm and passion- Parkinson’s Association of Northern California https://www.togetherforsharon.com/harry-starkey-joining-the-fight-to-improve-outcomes-and-find-a-cure-for-pwps-with-enthusiasm-and-passion-parkinsons-association-of-northern-california/

An interview with Sharon Hampton: Making Parkinson’s My Partner https://www.togetherforsharon.com/sharon-hampton-making-parkinsons-my-partner/

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 In Memory of Allan Goebel – Enigma with Dianne Bramble. https://www.togetherforsharon.com/4379-2/

Sharon’s son George & Mr. Michael J. Fox. What an honor to meet my hero and inspiration and he wore our togetherforsharon band in memory of mom! Thank you, Mr. Fox.

You can now SHOP for books, Mugs and Bands at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/shop/

We have also teamed up with some incredible PD products at https://www.togetherforsharon.com/affiliates/

VILIM ball: Breakthrough device for tremor reduction – VILIM ball makes the daily life of PD patients easier. For more information visit https://vilimed.com
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AND

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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 We are all TOGETHER in this fight for awareness and a cure! -If you are interested in sharing your journey or know someone who is, email us 24/7! Thank you always for your support, love, and care!

Photo Credit: Ruth Derbin-Knowles Social media links… See you there!