Photo courtesy of Alan MacKenzie Day 30 of 30 This is Alan MacKenzie’s story: As a 66-year-old, I was sold for most for my life on the idea of retirement. In April of 2021, my entire worldview was shaken after hearing four words and two letters from a…
30 Days of PD
Every day in April, we will feature a story from someone in the Parkinson’s community to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month. At the end of the month, our goal is to have a collection of stories that represent different perspectives on life with Parkinson’s that help to inspire and empower our readers. Follow along with the series here or visit us on Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtag #30DaysofPD.
Photo courtesy of Lori DePorter Day 28 of 30 This is Lori DePorter’s story: Do you remember the circus? Do they exist anymore? If you can’t find one, come on over to DePorterville. When using the circus reference, my friend asked me if I was the ringmaster, the tightrope…
From left, Brian Reedy and Jimmy Choi. Photo courtesy of Brian Reedy Day 29 of 30 This is Brian Reedy’s story: In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Atticus Finch asks his young daughter to put herself in another person’s shoes — or skin — to…
Photo courtesy of Maria de los Angeles Bacigalupe Day 27 of 30 This is Maria de los Angeles Bacigalupe’s story: I’ve worked with people with Parkinson’s disease (PWP) since 2002, first as a volunteer and then a researcher. PWP are my leitmotif. How did I end up working…
Michael Morale (left) and Nick Morale (right). Photo courtesy of Michael Morale Day 26 of 30 This is Michael Morale’s story: On Oct. 10, 2015, my father, Nick Morale, drew his last breath, but his battle with Parkinson’s disease started long before his passing. Not long after my mother’s…
Photo courtesy of Nikki Louiselle Day 25 of 30 This is Nikki Louiselle’s story: Nearly 4½ years ago, on Nov. 7, 2017, I heard words I was completely unprepared for… words that weren’t on my radar. “You have Parkinson’s disease.” As with almost any medical diagnosis, age, it…
Victoria Madrigal (left) with a young Jessie M.F. Photo courtesy of Jessie M.F. Day 24 of 30 This is Jessie M.F.’s story: I have 10 aunts, four on the British side of my family, six on the Spanish side. Among my Spanish aunts, one of them is particularly special.
Photo courtesy of Lynne Sweilem Day 23 of 30 This is Lynne Sweilem’s story: The path my life has taken was a surprise even to me. I was born with a perpetually positive outlook and resiliency. This led me to want a purpose-driven life helping others. As I grew…
Photo courtesy of John Alexander Day 22 of 30 This is John Alexander’s story: Twelve years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Early on, I heard about the importance of exercise in controlling disease progression. Exercise was considered as important as taking…
Photo courtesy of Cathy Chiaramonte Day 21 of 30 This is Cathy Chiaramonte’s story: My journey with Parkinson’s began one spring day 10 years ago when I (then 53 years old) was at the blackboard teaching my seventh grade science students. As I raised my right hand to the…
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