Read the below stories for inspiration and hope about people with Parkinson's:
Deanne
The walk will always remind us of a man we loved deeply and who taught us so much about how to live.
Caroline
The best gift he gave me was always being happy to see me. No daughter could hope for more.
Paul
Parkinson’s may in part define what I am — a stubborn 17-year survivor — but it does not define who I am.
Ruth
Anything we can do to help other families dealing with Parkinson’s gives us hope, a reason to do more and to help others fight.
Anne
We will continue to run for people with Parkinson's because this disease is a marathon, not a sprint.
Evan
Watching my parents push through Parkinson ’s inspired me to give back and hopefully inspire them.
Roberta
Roberta lives in a small town, but her passion and perseverance in serving her Parkinson’s community is anything but small.
Kristy
His strength lives in me. He would want other people going through what he went through to hear his story.
Abigail
I keep reminding myself everyone has a battle they struggle with in life and mine happens to be PD.
Debbie
If I had one piece of advice to give to a newly diagnosed person, it would be EXERCISE! And LIVE. I know I am.
Gene
This story is written on behalf of Joan Schneider, my wife, mother of two, grandmother of five.
Greg
Life takes unpredictable twists and turns. The true test of toughness and resilience is best measured during the most challenging times.
Brady
I know where my life is supposed to go. I know that I am here to help people with Parkinson's.
Leah
My grandfather was the most gentle, selfless and strong man who fought his disease in good spirits.
Jeff
Anything you can do to create awareness around Parkinson’s and what boxing can do to benefit those with PD, is well worth it.
Dottie
Dottie, Romeo and Bob were active in the PD community from the beginning of their PD journey.
Joseph
There are always people that set the standard for maintaining the upper hand on this disease, just like my mum.
Jeanie
My grandmother was a woman of extreme strength, courage and love who may be gone from our sight, but is at peace.
Ellie
Unbeknownst to both, it was a matter of time before they would make their way to the PD community.
Chris
I came to accept I have a movement disorder, so I thought I’d be able to accept a future where my body would be a problem, but my mind remained intact.
Anthony
Mount Everest is only one of the seven summits Anthony is climbing to raise Parkinson’s awareness.
Laureen
"I will not let this disease get us down. I am still me and I have a life to live to the fullest."
Laura
"Would you go back to your previous life, when you were healthy and worked in an office, or stay in this life?"
Shanna
"I don't know all the answers or what to expect in the future, but I know I must keep educating myself to be prepared."
Tim
When a car accident left Tim in critical care, his free Aware in Care hospitalization kit helped save his life.
Anicea
A PT, Anicea's video went viral when her patient went from having a hard time walking using a walker to dancing!
Tammy
"My father may not have his mobility or his voice anymore, however together we are fighting to KnockOut PD!"
Rob
"I know that no matter what, I'm going to make it through. I have faith that I'll see a cure in my lifetime! Fight's On!"
Annie
"I know that my mom is never going to give up, give in and accept this uncertain fate sitting down."
Ralph
"I have really gotten a lot from participating in these groups, which have helped me in dealing with my PD."
Carolyn
"You can’t let this disease give you a reason not to do things. You just have to do it your way."
Connie
"Children are often curious when they see my symptoms and this is my attempt to lightly introduce the subject."
Sara
“Every drug that has been prescribed to my dear old dad cannot give him the joy and stimulation of the great outdoors.”
Stephanie
“I want to help others learn to love and accept Parkinson’s in their life and make it their own.”
Rebecca
"I have Parkinson’s, but still teach Parkinson’s exercise classes. The classes are vigorous and challenging, but always rewarding."
Renice
Misdiagnosed in 2002 with multiple sclerosis, Renice's journey with Parkinson's is a heart-warming lesson in positive thinking.
Sarah
"Instead, don't ask, just listen. Hold me while I'm silent in thought about father-daughter moments robbed from me."
Nell
"Fighting Parkinson’s disease IS about how you choose to respond to whatever it throws at you."
Bill
I believe that running on all kinds of trails, rocks, dirt, roots and mud forces my mind to develop new pathways...
Mariëtte
"The great thing about getting a nasty disease is that you start to appreciate the little things in life..."
Kellyn
Moving Day® shows us that we are not alone and reminds us that Parkinson's will not defeat us.
Larry
I realized that my attitude was the key factor in accepting I had PD and that I had to meet what challenges lie ahead.
Jody
My mom’s initial symptoms were common for people with Parkinson’s: rigidity and slowness of movement.
Allyson
I am back in the river this summer, three and a half years past my diagnosis of tremor dominant Parkinson’s.
Cristina
My father’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms first manifested as fatigue. He would get exhausted just from walking...
Frances
As a pyrotechnician I get cut, I fix it, I cut it open again, I get stitches. It’s done. Sorry is not a solution.
Sharon
My big question was, "What am I going to do with all that time on my hands?" The answer: doodles.
Christian
When the struggle is all you know, fighting becomes natural and quitting becomes impossible.
Birgitta
When Kristina Durham visited her mother, Birgitta Vagenius, she couldn’t believe what she saw...
Brian
"They say God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors and I knew Tim was a warrior."
Natalie
I am a fighter! I thought I would never say those words because I am a lover not a fighter, but I had to change.
Jennifer
Fifteen years ago, right after I graduated from college, my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Jennifer
I was scared when a movement specialist told me I had PD... How would I take care of my family?
Alex
I was shocked to see his transformation due to Parkinson's disease...I wanted to do something for him.
Kevin
Kevin devised a way to skydive using one arm, setting set a new record for one-armed skydives.
Diane
Jay’s PD progressed unexpectedl-, seeing black cats all over the house that were not really there.
Ric
I wanted to scream. Inside I was saying what am I going to do, how will I survive, how will I end up?
Allison
I wish to break boundaries. I want people with PD to realize this disease can be controlled to a major extent by exercise.
Brenda
"I don't sit in pain. I paint through it or walk through it. I fight and challenge it every minute of every day."
Marlena
I'm stubborn and realized that if something or someone was going to help my husband it would have to be me.
Francis
I was born in 1955 and now live in Liège, Belgium. In short, I have lived a full life, with a permanent...
Kenneth
(We) participated at Moving Day® Boston-for the first time since I can remember, I saw my dad smile...
Philip
This story is about my dad, Philip. He was the most beautiful human being I have ever known..
Pat
Three days a week, Pat Murney dons a pair of yoga pants and a t-shirt and heads to a movement...
Rosie
"There are moments which mark your life...when you realize nothing will ever be the same and time is...
Larry
Vigorous exercise has most definitely improved my gait and given me an overall feeling of taking back...
Beth
The Grand Canyon gave me a reason to get up and get going every day, and not give in to apathy...
Angie
After her husband Dan was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's disease six years ago, at the...
Kay
Now I can cut my own food, dress myself and dance with my husband. I have a future to look forward...
Althea
Moving Day® is a vehicle to make a huge impact. It focuses on what people can do, celebrates...
Karen
When Karen Anderson's husband, Roger, went into the hospital to undergo surgery for a herniated...
Betty
For decades, Betty and Rick did more than just "deal" with Parkinson's; they carved out a full life...
Wendell
I want to tell everyone that it is possible to fight this disease, smile at yourself and hold off the inevitable...
Allison
By being active and raising awareness, we can offer more resources and learn more about the disease...
Ken
I have a brother-in-law who never wants to go back either, but he has his reasons, he fought in...
Hero
I bounced back after discovering a secret recipe for fighting Parkinson's, which consisted of...
Cherie
It's been nearly two years, but it feels like yesterday when the doctor told me I have Parkinson's...
Bonnie
Insecurity, reluctance and a need for education felt like a whirlwind of uncertainty at the beginning of...
Kelly
I am here to tell you, it's ok, you don't need to surrender to this sly disease that sneaks up...
Randy
It was after noticing a slight tremor in my left hand that I decided to go to the doctor. This doctor was a...
Lizbeth
My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's close to his 80th birthday. It was a shock to my family...
Linda
Dear Parkinson's Disease: Please be kind to my family and me. We did not really extend an invitation...
Monica
It's very much like people who stutter and can't talk fluidly, but they can sing. How can that be?...
Kathi
One recent morning, I woke up shaking. More like vibrating, actually. The sensation reminded me...
Rich
It was just past midnight on March 14, 1996. I began the day strapped into the crew compartment of...
Robert
It was Christmas morning, 2004. I had just spent the loneliest night of my life on what had always...
Margaret
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 69. My life prior had been very full, challenging...
Jackie
As my oldest son Alex's high school graduation day nears, I am stressing out over a day which...
