The Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN) Podcast, poudly presents Scott Rider.
Scott Rider and his long-time friend Jim Morgan, both diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 17 years ago, embarked on a remarkable journey across America. During their travels, they met numerous inspiring individuals with Parkinson’s, as well as educators, movement disorder specialists, and others. Keep an eye out for an upcoming documentary that will capture their experiences and insights from this extraordinary adventure.
About Scott: Rider, a Columbus, Ohio native and former track and field star at The Ohio State University, holds the men’s outdoor record in the 800 meters. After founding and managing Rider+Reinke Financial Group LLC, he sold his position in 2017. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at 47, Scott fights it with exercise and a positive attitude, biking over 10,000 miles in the last four years. Now retired at 62, he inspires others with Parkinson’s through speaking engagements, fundraising for research, and sharing his experiences via a blog and YouTube channel. Scott’s unwavering faith and motto “IWNQ = I WILL NEVER QUIT” guide him in his daily battle against the disease.
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.
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