Tom Filippini is the creator of Pepper Pong (https://pepperpong.com/). You may have seen him get a deal with Todd Graves on Shark Tank in Nov. 2024. Here’s Tom’s story, in his own words:
"For years, my dream to create Pepper Pong was held captive by alcohol addiction. It was only through becoming sober in 2016 that I found the Clarity, connection and courage to bring it to life. This game is a tribute to those who helped me achieve and maintain sobriety, including all who get in on the action – which I hope will include you! I hope it brings you joy, fosters friendships and perhaps serves as a reminder that any struggle can become a triumph and that authentic human connection – facilitated by a game like ours – is a key ingredient." More at: https://pepperpong.com/
Did you know there’s positive correlation between ping pong and reduction of PD symptoms? Here’s just one article: https://news.nm.org/northwestern-medicine-serves-up-parkinsons-players-ping-pong-in-lake-forest-and-chicago/
Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we’re not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we’re missing!
Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting duo. Robert is a longtime care partner for his father with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Susan is a woman who was diagnosed with PD in 2015. They’ve both made award-winning films about their experiences with PD and are now co-founders of the non-profit, YAX! – www.yesandexercise.com.
The mission of YAX! is to provide a safe, fun and kind place for people with and affected by Parkinson’s disease to connect, empower and enhance their lives through improvisation.
That’s right: improvisation. We play – mostly online so we can get as many people as we can from as many places as we can. We do not charge. We do accept donations from those who wish to pay it forward.
Robert earned his PhD from the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is researching the effect of improvisation on PD and the results of his clinical trials can be found at his website, www.yesandexercise.org.
Join us for fun, laughter and your daily dose of dope(-amine).
