The Secret Life of Parkinson's

#119: "Together for Sharon" - Parkinson's patient advocate


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One of the biggest Parkinson's advocates I know is George Ackerman. George's mom, Sharon, was living with Parkinson's for years before anyone ever knew. The last 4 years of her life, George was his mother's caretaker and learned more about the world of Parkinson's than he ever anticipated. Since her passing, he has has been dedicated to driving advocacy to find a cure.



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