#100: The three with Parkinson’s

“Parkinson’s Disease is a gift,” said Michael J. Fox. “It’s a gift that keeps taking because it’s really opened me up to more compassion.” Another person with Parkinson’s explained, “Stories can connect with people in a way that facts and scientific reports can’t.”   This Thursday you can hear the stories of three people with Parkinson’s, and the founder of Bridges for Parkinson’s.   The three with Parkinson’s are . . .             Wes Yoder – owner of Ambassador Speakers Bureau and Literary Agency, Wes started and is director of Middle Tennessee New Canaan Society . . . and your friend.             Joel Anderson – one of the best graphic artists I know. He is probably best known around here for his Spirit of Nashville posters and best known nationally for his National Parks posters, books, calendars, and gifts.             Bob Gurich – a Christian marriage and family counselor from Spring Hill. You may know Bob because he has been a regular with us at Puckett’s.   And Colleen Bridges, an amazing personal trainer who eight years ago began Rock Steady Boxing to help those with Parkinson’s maintain strength, balance, and endurance.   Chances are you won’t get Parkinson’s. One percent of people over 60 get it; most are men. But you do have friends with Parkinson’s Disease. You owe it to yourself and them to hear these stories. And to hear Rich Gootee’s song about living with Parkinson’s, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDtbvzIVkEg. Rich, a Nashville singer-songwriter with Parkinson’s, works out at Rock Steady Boxing.