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Our Early Onset Parkinson’s Blog
At Drive Toward a Cure, we know that Parkinson’s looks different for everyone — and the best way to truly understand it is to hear directly from those living with it. This blog is a place where individuals facing early-onset Parkinson’s can share their own stories in their own words. Some days are tough, some are full of unexpected wins, and all of them are real. By opening up this space, we hope you’ll not only learn more about the journey, but also feel the strength, humor, and resilience that shines through each person’s voice. None of us are on this road alone.
The Key Was Learning To Give Up
January 6, 2026
That’s right—I said it. For me, giving up became a key to learning how to live with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Before I explain what I mean, let me give you some background. I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease in February of 2021, after about a...
Carrying It Alone – Until I Didn’t
December 30, 2025
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in March 2023, just weeks before my 43rd birthday. I attended the appointment alone after a long drive, completed a series of tests, and was told matter-of-factly that I had Parkinson’s. I left with information, medication...
I Am An Imposter
December 23, 2025
I am not who you think I am.I am an imposter.I’m not even who I think I am. I’m somebody else, sometimes on a daily basis. When you live with a shadow of disease as insidious as Parkinson’s, you learn that having a fluctuating ideal of the best you is the kindest and...
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Announcing The Winners of The Annual 75 Days Of Summer
Nearly 100 like-minded driving enthusiasts were on the roads throughout North America this summer helping create nationwide awareness for Parkinson’s Disease, while raising nearly $50,000 for Parkinson’s research and patient care, and logging nearly 40,000 miles from the first day of Summer to Labor Day.
Drive Toward a Cure Funds All-New ‘Caregiver Academy’ for OHSU
Drive Toward a Cure has expanded its giving efforts through its own ‘Access to Care’ program that provides grant funding to support individualized patient care programs throughout the country. The latest example includes the funding of an all-new ‘Caregiver Academy’ for the OHSU Parkinson Center.
Drive Toward a Cure Gains Global Recognition to Support Parkinson’s Disease
With more than $1 million raised in donations for Parkinson’s Disease since 2016, so far this summer, much success has been achieved through cross-country treks, car club drives nationwide and even a global shout-out for the foundation atop Japan’s famed Mount Fuji.
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