“Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” It’s one of my favorite quotes, attributed to social activist Maggie Kuhn. For many people, raising their…
Greg ChesmoreMarch 1, 2022
Passion. For nearly thirty years, Tommy Burke’s life was Hollywood. Born in Boston and raised by Depression-era parents, his family had other plans for him.…
Ashley AstiFebruary 21, 2022
YOPD and Questions of the Heart “Will anyone ever love me again?” Her words caught me and I held still in my chair. My attention…
Ashley AstiFebruary 12, 2022
“We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” - Brené Brown At PMD Alliance, we believe in…
Jason RiveraFebruary 2, 2022
A Long Line of Community Helpers For spouses Denise and Bernard Coley, community service is in their bones. “It goes all the way back to…
Andrea Merriam, Acting CEOFebruary 2, 2022
Karen and Rob’s first interaction wasn’t exactly a meet-cute, the charming and serendipitous first encounter that often begins a sweeping on-screen romance. Modern love often…
Ashley AstiFebruary 2, 2022
Meeting Parkinson’s Up Close Sasha Gant always knew she wanted to go into the helping professions. “It’s been natural for me,” she told me, the…
Debbie RichFebruary 2, 2022
“Love is a combination of care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect, and trust.” -bell hooks Dear friends, February is the month of love. At PMD Alliance, we’re…
Sarah Jones, MPA, MS Strategic DesignFebruary 2, 2022
Interview with: Disep Ojukwu, MD, MBA, MPH How Do Racial Inequalities Affect Health? When Disep Ojukwu, MD, MBA, MPH saw the data with her…
Ashley AstiJanuary 28, 2022
Reimagining the PD Beast Years before Nancy’s husband, John, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, she found out her pediatrician had the disease – and that shaped…
Ashley AstiJanuary 4, 2022
