Lori DePorter lives in York, PA, with her husband, Mike. Lori is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to Parkinson’s, but empowering others is her mission. A Young-Onset Parkinson’s Diagnosis in 2014 changed the trajectory of the DePorter Family. With her family’s support, Lori became an advocate for Parkinson’s awareness and education. Through writing, music, exercise, and wellness, she empowered others, while also empowering herself. Lori was a caregiver for her father with Alzheimer’s who died on December 28, 2025. That experience and her progression, have changed the game, but not Lori’s passion to stay in it. Now, she’s joined by her teammate, Mike, who adds the carepartner perspective. As advocates, they encourage all patients and carepartners to find their voice and be heard.

My Name is Andy Morales. I was diagnosed in 2004 at the age of 49. I have been a group support leader for the Coastal Bend Parkinson’s group for over 10 years. I had DBS in 2017 and had my battery replaced 3 times. I’ve been married to my wife Pat since 1998. I became an Ambassador for PMD Alliance in February of 2026. Since I became an ambassador, I’ve been to Washington, D.C., for the Parkinson’s Police Forum in March of 2019, and to the World Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix, AZ.

I do Rock Steady Boxing at the YWCA in Corpus Christi, TX, and we do a fundraiser, Paddle for Parkinson’s. It’s held on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend and is hosted by Catch the Cure.

Join us at the Coastal Bend Parkinson’s Support Group!

In 2017, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I made the difficult decision to step away from my career in education and focus on a new and deeply meaningful purpose: learning how to live well with Parkinson’s and helping others do the same.

Since then, I have become actively involved in the Parkinson’s community. I co-lead a support group, mentor individuals who are newly diagnosed, and organize and speak at conferences throughout New Jersey to provide education, resources, and connection. I also serve as a PMD Alliance Ambassador, the New Jersey lead for Spark the Night with PD Avengers, and an advocate with the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Through these roles, I work to raise awareness, strengthen community networks, and advocate for policies that improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s and their families.
My mission is clear: to empower individuals on their Parkinson’s journey through connection, advocacy, and evidence-based lifestyle strategies that enhance quality of life.

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010. I currently teach Pedaling for Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s Boxing at my local community center as part of the Parkinson’s Exercise program. I love to help people live their best life with Parkinson’s. I do a weekly podcast Live Parkinson’s – Live and Exceptional Life as well as a YouTube channel by the same name. I have a website liveparkinsons.com and send a free monthly newsletter. I do speaking engagements on my experiences living with Parkinson’s and will be leading a support group at our local community center. I enjoy participating in clinical trials. I enjoy playing guitar, fly tying and Fly fishing, gardening, cycling and the outdoors. I have been married to my wife Mary for 40 years and have two adult children – Emily and Derek. I would love to connect with you and discuss how the PMD Alliance can benefit your group or organization.

I am from Oklahoma and have lived here my entire life. I am married and have two boys, with one sharing my birthday. I was formally diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s in 2025, however, I have lived with symptoms for at least 10 years before getting the diagnosis. I am working for a local university as a business intelligence director. I love pickling and making various jams and jellies (I sort of sell them, but usually give them away).