PD Movers

05/03/2023

Check out the third in a series of Webinars in partnership with Davis Phinney focused on Faith and Faith-based organizations and leaders as pillars of the community and their role in Health Promotion and Outreach in the African American/Black Community.

In this webinar, panelists Dr. Hiral Shah, Wendy Lewis, Nia Mensah, Sandra Coplin, Anita Parker, and Fredericka E. Waugh talked about the work they are doing...

04/04/2023

It's Parkinson's Awareness Month - we want to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease in the African American and Black Communities - Check out Mr. Richard Huckabee's story featured in the Cleveland Observer -
https://www.theclevelandobserver.com/parkinsons-awareness-month-two-stories-of-hope/?cn-reloaded=1

03/17/2023

We spoke to Randell Pearson, illustrator extraordinaire, about his role and impacts of participating with the PD Movers - check it out!

The PD Movers is an illustrated storybook highlighting several stories from the Black and African American Parkinson’s community. The purpose of this book is...

03/14/2023

Join us to learn about Brain health and COVID-19 and how to mitigate the symptoms you might be experiencing!
Please join us https://tinyurl.com/yjn2fusj!

03/09/2023

Ms. Sandra Coplin, a PD Movers, shares her journey with Parkinson's disease - shock at the initial diagnosis, worries about having a brain tumor or MS, challenges at work, and how her faith, family and acceptance have allowed her to thrive!

Advice from a woman with Parkinson's: "Ask the questions. There's no question that's ridiculous. And if you're made to feel that way, I suggest getting another neurologist."

02/22/2023

Check out this Parkinson Foundation podcast where Denise Coley articulately outlines the challenges faced by the AA/Black community living with Parkinson's disease - and she describes the work of PD Movers - Check it out!

For Black History Month, we speak with Denise Coley, a woman who has been very involved in raising awareness of Parkinson's disease (PD) among the Black community.

02/22/2023

Interested in learning about Brain Health and how you can take charge? Join us for a 3-part series in March - it is Free, Online, Interactive and a Safe space to ask questions!

01/27/2023

Meet Victoria Dillard, who tried to manage her Parkinson's disease on her own until she mustered up the courage to ask for herlp. Today, she counts her blessings and all that have supported her through the rough days!

01/26/2023

Meet Don Ransom, man of many talents who longs for the way his life used to be, but is grateful to share his journey and story with others, hoping to make it better for them. Check out his story - link in bio! Download and Share to increase awareness of Parkinson's disease!

01/26/2023

Meet Lorraine Haye, caregiver for her mom with Parkinson's disease. As she navigates her role, she learns about patience, forgiving herself when things don't go as planned and relying on her faith to help sustain her and practice gratitude!

01/23/2023

Meet Sandra Coplin, she was scared when she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease fearing the unknown. Now, she is grateful for her faith, family, friends and physicians! Read more about her story - download the book!

01/19/2023

Meet Denise Coley, who while battling Parkinson's disease, is active on boards and committees of PD Organizations, participates in studies and support groups and mentors PD Patients. She hopes to educate under-engaged communities and empower PD patients to live a better quality of life. Download the book (link in bio) to learn more about her story!