Jennifer Traver

Jennifer Traver

At the age of 42, after experiencing a tremor in her left pinky, Jennifer was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Her first thoughts were shock and fear, as this diagnosis never crossed her mind. She knew nothing about Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease....
Todd Gardner

Todd Gardner

But I’m only 43, I can’t  have Parkinson’s.”   That was my reaction when I was first told I likely had PD.  It took another year of doctors to confirm that diagnosis. I spent several years wrestling, bargaining, and finally accepting that I had this progressive...
Melissa Marcie-Hrbcek

Melissa Marcie-Hrbcek

I am a Person with Parkinson’s who was diagnosed prior to my 37th birthday. Hearing those words, “You have Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease,” I’ll never forget those feelings of confusion, heartache and not knowing where to turn for help. I had...
Brandon Lascurain

Brandon Lascurain

I was diagnosed with advanced stage YOPD at age 40.  I have been through many ups and downs but nothing has made as much impact on my journey as having a mentor. It gave me a sense of hope to understand that others have the same struggles and continue to thrive! My...