30 Days of PD: I’ve Found That We’re Not Alone
Photo courtesy of Traci Caldwell Day 10 of 30 This is Traci Caldwell’s story: My Parkinson’s journey is a little complicated. Unique, some may say. It started July 2018 after I began 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.
April 28, 2022
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Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: The Circus That Has Become My Life
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.
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April 9, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: How Parkinson’s Affected My Life the Most
Photo courtesy of John Citron Day 9 of 30 This is John Citron’s story: Parkinson’s disease is a cruel monster that quietly takes away things we like to do. It ruins…
April 8, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: Daily Movement and Exercise Have Done My Body Good
Photo courtesy of Lisa Murphy Day 8 of 30 This is Lisa Murphy’s story: Aloha from Kauai, Hawaii! I am Lisa Murphy and I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease one…
April 7, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: As a Caregiver, I Try to Fill Our Lives With Beauty
Photo courtesy of Marjorie Weiss Day 7 of 30 This is Marjorie Weiss’ story: “You have Parkinson’s disease,” the doctor told my husband, David, when he was just 49. He promised him…
April 6, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: I Can Fight for Change to Help Those in the Same Boat
Photo courtesy of Julie Fitzgerald Day 6 of 30 This is Julie Fitzgerald’s story: Parkinson’s is an uninvited, unwanted guest who has taken up residence in my body. There is nothing I can…
April 5, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: There’s So Much More That I Have Yet To Accomplish
Photo courtesy of Laura Imbimbo Day 5 of 30 This is Laura Imbimbo’s story: I had a wake-up call four and a half years ago that changed my life. It all began with…
April 4, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: Parkinson’s Has Given My Life Increased Definition
Photo courtesy of Mike Krukar Day 4 of 30 This is Mike Krukar’s story: Like most adventures, it really is impossible to identify when it all began. Foot dragging, stumbling, and then some…
April 3, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: Parkinson’s Showed Me My Strength
Photo courtesy of Gauri Khare Day 3 of 30 This is Gauri Khare’s story: One fine morning, I was startled to find that my neck had become stiff and rigid. There was tightness…
April 2, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: Helping Those With Parkinson’s to Live and to Thrive
Photo courtesy of Brittany Dunnum Day 2 of 30 This is Brittany Dunnum’s (@brittanyd_20) story: Hey, friends! Brittany, soon-to-be speech therapist, here. As I’m about to begin my career as a speech…
April 1, 2022
by Bionews Staff
30 Days of PD: I Try to Focus On Today
Photo courtesy of Barbara Traynor Day 1 of 30 This is Barbara Traynor’s story: “Don’t blame everything on Parkinson’s, Barbara.” Sage advice from my first neurologist, a most knowledgeable and compassionate man. I was…
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