Re-Post from Thursday 3/10/22 on radioparkies.com at 6:00 EST the Young Onset Parkinson’s Network Podcast proudly to spoke with PD advocate extraordinaire Teresa Jackson!
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Diagnosed in February 2019 Teresa quickly became a tremendous advocate for PD starting with a Mrs. Virginia beauty Pageant where she placed top 10 at 57 years young with Parkinson’s.
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Next, she authored her book called “Thriving with Parkinson’s – finding Joy after diagnosis” a personal memoir since being diagnosed
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She didn’t stop there adding a hit Podcast “Parkinson’s Pathway Pals – Tuesdays with Teresa to her resume
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Today in addition to managing her Podcast, this amazing person is preparing for a bike ride across Virginia (300+ Miles) raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research
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To top it all off she manages to Exercise 14-16 hours a week!
Catch the LIVE show Thursday’s 6:00 on radioparkies.com
PODCAST: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1386772
FUNDRAISER: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1664174550641619/
My name is Michael Quaglia, and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 42 in October 2006. For the next eight years, I worked tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder, hoping to accumulate enough wealth before the symptoms of the disease forced me into early retirement. Looking back, I wish I had made different choices.
In 2014, I stumbled upon two articles that changed the course of my life. The first was a study by the Cleveland Clinic, which found that "forced exercise" could significantly improve Parkinson's symptoms. The second was a video made by a small non-profit organization called Rock Steady Boxing, which demonstrated the benefits of non-contact boxing for people with Parkinson's.
Inspired by the potential benefits of exercise and boxing for Parkinson's patients, I dedicated my life to helping others and myself fight back against the symptoms of the disease. As a result, I have become an advocate for people with Parkinson's and an active member of the Parkinson's community.
To help get the word out in 2016 I started a Podcast "2 Mikes" with a friend Mike Achin. Seven years later we're sponsored by the Young Onset Parkinson's Network, we have numerous cohosts and our content resonates with the PD community.
Before my diagnosis, I worked as a Sales Manager for Engineering staffing agencies, but my journey with Parkinson's has led me down a different path, one in which I find fulfillment and purpose in making a positive impact on the lives of others.
