Drew Effron

Drew Effron

I am very fortunate that despite having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, the disease has been progressing very slowly, and so far, has permitted me to live a relatively normal and active life. I believe that fitness and regular visits with my movement...
Paul Kaufman

Paul Kaufman

My father had Parkinson’s and was diagnosed at age 86 years young. I knew there was something wrong with myself but decided I would delay my diagnosis until my father passed. I was officially diagnosed with PD in 2009. I recently had DBS surgery which in my case...
Bill Farrington

Bill Farrington

I met my wife when we were both Disneyland employees and we have been married 50 years. I owned a running store for 5 years and then became a sales rep for ASICS Tiger for 12 years. I became the National Team Sales Manager, in charge of selling team shoes to schools...
Sarah Parks

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. Contact Sarah: Name(Required) First Last...
Mark Lenz

Mark Lenz

I am a Reno, Nevada native, with degrees from UNR, the New England Conservatory of Music and Cornell Law School. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2005, and eventually had to retire from both my music and law careers. I have, however, remained active in...