If you would prefer to search for a mentor by phone, please call us at 775-525-0205. (If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.)
Dorene Whitworth
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be scary and isolating. Doctors are not necessarily in tune with just how devastating a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be to an individual. As a mentor and someone with Parkinson’s, I hope to alleviate some of the fears, uncertainty and anxiety that often accompanies a diagnosed by giving them someone to talk to. I would encourage them to share their experiences and concerns and I could provide them with information on a number of local resources.
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Dorene Whitworth
Mentor for Newly Diagnosed People with Parkinson's
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be scary and isolating....
Jeff Friedman
Jeff lives in Reno, is retired and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015. Jeff brings a wealth of Corporate and Private business experience and has served on over a dozen Boards, many in International Business.
In his free time Jeff is very active and participates in Rock Steady Boxing, Snow Skiing, Hiking and Fly Fishing.
Jeff has had Parkinson’s for 11 years and had DBS implanted in 2025. Jeff wants to help others with DBS or who are considering it.
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Jeff Friedman
Reno, NV
Matt Riecken
I believe I can help newly diagnosed people with the challenges and transitions they’ll need to make, and help them develop new and constructive perspectives.
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Matt Riecken
Mentor for Newly Diagnosed
I believe I can help newly diagnosed people with the...
Sarah Parks
I always want to help people find the positive side of Parkinson’s – the people they will meet and interact with. Diagnosed with PD in 2017 I’ve learned that fighting PD is most important and not a death sentence.
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Sarah Parks
Mentor for People with Parkinson's and Care Partners
I always want to help people find the positive side...
Sharleen Phillips
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. I have many symptoms long before being diagnosed. I think I can provide information and support to someone who has Parkinson’s disease.
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Sharleen Phillips
Mentor for People with Parkinson's and Newly Diagnosed
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. I have...
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