Now, especially after releasing my first book, Change Is Inevitable, Growth is Optional, I continue to be inspired by the tremendous stories of others who have faced adverse change and find a pathway to growth. This inspiration has led me to me to participate in such experiences as running in masters track meets, fundraising for worthy causes, and speaking before audiences to share my experiences.
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Parkinson’s Foundation and Tasso Announce Partnership
The Parkinson’s Foundation and Tasso, Inc. today announced a partnership to expand and accelerate genetic research into Parkinson’s disease (PD). The partnership leverages Tasso’s patient-centric, end-to-end sample collection and logistics platform to enable data collection for a landmark international genetics study by the Parkinson’s Foundation: PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s.