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Real Talk from Patients

Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation community share their experiences with Parkinson's.

  • Torrance York posing with her work

    Framing a New Perspective: Torrance York’s Creative Journey with Parkinson’s

    Torrance York, a professional photographer, turned to her art to process her Parkinson’s diagnosis.
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  • Jay with his family

    From Long Island Trails to Guatemalan Volcanoes, Jay Silver Takes on His Greatest Trek Yet

    This fall, Jay Silver takes on the Guatemala: 3 Volcano Challenge with Team Fox.
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  • Ann-Marie and Sean McKenna

    Riding with Hope, Soaring for a Cure

    Ann-Marie and Sean McKenna’s Team Soaring with Angels turns a Parkinson’s diagnosis into purpose, building community and hope through the New England Parkinson’s Ride.
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  • Wanda Chamonix

    How the Chamonix Tour de Fox Helped Wanda Kim Lilley Climb Her Own Mountain

    Wanda Kim Lilley didn’t expect a bike ride to reshape her relationship with Parkinson’s. But in 2015, something shifted at MJFF's Tour de Fox Wine Country.
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    Fox Flow: Taking Parkinson’s to the Mat — and Beyond

    For Healdsburg, California resident Shelley Gilbert who lives with Parkinson's, yoga isn’t just a practice — it’s a way to take action for Parkinson's research.
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  • Wojciech Wasilewski smiling and holding a copy of his book in Polish.

    MJFF Guest Blogger Wojciech Wasilewski: "From Couch to Headstand - My Fight with Parkinson's"

    Wojciech Wasilewski, a Polish author and equity analyst living almost 10 years with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, shares his experience taking back control of his life while living with PD.
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    MJFF Guest Blogger Annmarie O'Connor: Getting Ahead of It

    Annmarie O’Connor, fashion editor, bestselling author and well-known media contributor, shares a reflection on being diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 48 and how she's using her…
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