Jenny’s mob
“It’s a darned thing to get, but it has made me realise there are still some marvellous people out there,” says Jenny. Backing-up the primary support team of husband Ian and her 3 children is the entire Bonbeach Sports Club. Last year, Jenny was joined by more than 70 family members, friends and footy club […]
Grant’s life takes off
Grant struggled with simple tasks such as putting on his socks, writing and even getting up from the couch. This was not what Grant had imagined for his life. He remembers his legs bouncing up and down on his first solo flight as a commercial pilot. Just 21 years old, he now suspects this was the […]
Terry, Helen and Anne
Supported by wife, Helen, daughter Anne and other family members, Terry is an active member of the Glenferrie Rotary Club, attends Camberwell Peer Support Group meetings and participates in A Walk in the Park. He also enjoys going to the footy, gardening and travelling. “Having Parkinson’s is our new ‘normal’. While my symptoms have […]
Paula, Gary and Owen
Along with her partner, Gary, they are proud and busy parents of 3 year old Owen. Paula’s positive attitude, her enjoyment of running and living each day to the fullest has seen her complete half marathons, the Great Train Race against Puffing Billy and walk the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in Spain. “Parkinson’s has […]
John and Julie
They have also raised significant funds for Fight Parkinson’s through the Tulip Ball, been involved in medical trials as well as running a business, travelling, playing competitive sport, being grandparents and sharing lots of laughs. “You don’t know what life is going to throw at you, so make sure you have fun every day.”
Jill, Natalie and Alice
Jill has taken up art as a therapeutic activity and been part of two art shows, acted as a Parkinson’s Ambassador, while also continuing her long-standing career teaching calisthenics. “I have Parkinson’s, but it doesn’t have me.”
Fred and Christine
While the diagnosis changed their retirement travel plans, Fred actively sought out his local Parkinson’s Peer Support Group. He soon became President of the Essendon Support Group and has grown its membership from 6 to 40 members. “Parkinson’s is a mate you always have and it lets you know it’s there, but I don’t allow […]