Join me as I speak with a panel of guests today including Molly Cupka, the Director of Sportrock Climbing Center, Alexandria and Founder of Up Ending Parkinsons.

Molly is determined to spread the addictive sport that is rock climbing throughout the Parkinsons community. In addition, Molly is also dedicated to funding research and sharing simple, everyday adaptations that can slow the progression of Parkinsons Disease. And she’s cool enough to be on the Today Show!

Up Ending Parkinsons is anticipated to air on April 30th, 2024.

What do Parkinson’s disease and an Ironman Triathlon have in common…Dr. Sara Whittingham

Dr. Sara Whittingham is an Air Force Veteran and Anesthesiologist at Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital, and clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

She traveled the world caring for fellow service members and patients. In Nov. 2020, at the age of 46, Sara’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.

Sara won a chance to compete at the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona. She used this opportunity to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease and how exercise can help people living with Parkinson’s, live a full life.

Time Hague runs the race of his life.

Tim Hague Sr. overcame the odds when he went from a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease to winning season #1 of The Amazing Race Canada.

Listen in as he shares the lessons he learned from that experience. His message is wrapped in the idea of having the strength to do your best, the courage to be content with what your best produces, and the will to persevere.