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Welcome to May 2024

Welcome to May 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!

We traveled to NYC for the Unity Walk sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

 

We participated in the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day walk.

The APDA Symposium

MJF IQ event in South FL

Our book is out!: 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/my-book/

MAJOR UPDATES AND ADDITIONS!

We recently added these sections:

https://www.togetherforsharon.com/in-memory/

THIS JUST IN!

The World Parkinson Congress will be held in Arizona 2026!

Our latest: The togetherforsharon Podcast:

The togetherforsharon Podcast featuring Sharon’s son George & Sharon’s daughter in law, Grether. 

 2/24/2024 Episode 8: A conversation on awareness with Esther Labib-Kiyaras, Advocate from the Parkinson’s Foundation

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFy_J2Vw6a0dr

And

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George-

Episode 10. Special Guest: Comedian Phil Jerky https://youtu.be/ZvTvXSyffFU

 

Newly added section: RESEARCHERS & SCIENTISTS!

We recently added a new section at togetherforsharon.com titled “Researchers & Scientists” where I interview some of the leading individuals in the country on topics including advances towards a PD cure.

See  https://www.togetherforsharon.com/partnerships/#researcher

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

Lotus Riche’ Ignites: Delve into The Power of Male Caregivers. Hosted by Dr. Lotus Richie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLcy3CsDbbk

Minding Dementia Summit Featuring Dr. George Ackerman, hosted by Lisa Skinner and Bob Dietrich https://youtu.be/J1xAosJmVuA

 

A new BLOG: Tackling Tough Topics with Sharon’s son, George & Matt’s wife, Betsy: Blog 3 3/2024 https://www.togetherforsharon.com/tackling-tough-topics-with-sharons-son-george-matts-wife-betsy-2/

 

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 $20,000 in memory of mom for Parkinson’s awareness and hope for a cure!  Support mom through these various Foundations including the APDA, Parkinson’s Foundation, 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 Sherryl Klingelhofer on Advocacy https://www.togetherforsharon.com/sherryl-klingelhofer-on-advocacy/

An interview with Sabela Avion from Parkinsonic on PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) & being a Davis Phinney Foundation ambassador https://www.togetherforsharon.com/sabela-avion-from-parkinsonic-on-pmd-alliance-being-a-davis-phinney-ambassador/

Bri & Jill Bri Lafferty on Advocacy for Myoclonus Dystonia-a daughter and mother’s journey https://www.togetherforsharon.com/bri-jill-bri-lafferty-on-advocacy-for-myoclonus-dystonia-a-daughter-and-mothers-journey/

An interview with Dan Glass on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Advocacy https://www.togetherforsharon.com/dan-glass-on-dbs-and-advocacy/

An interview with Ben Lazarus on Advocacy: Realistic Positivity and Practical Action are Key.  https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ben-lazarus-on-advocacy/

Roger Halleen Co-Leader of the Central Illinois Parkinson’s Support Group https://www.togetherforsharon.com/roger-halleen-co-leader-of-the-central-illinois-parkinsons-support-group/

An interview with Steve Squires on Advocacy & Team FOX https://www.togetherforsharon.com/steve-squires-on-advocacy-team-fox/

 

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 have joined with the PD Avengers & other incredible individuals throughout the world in this fight for a cure!

PD Avengers: togetherforsharon is officially now an advocacy partner with the PD Avengers. Please share and like their inspiring work throughout the world for the Parkinson’s community visit advocacy partners here  https://www.pdavengers.com/our-partners

 

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

 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!

 

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Interviews link   https://www.togetherforsharon.com/interview-index/

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