ABC News is reporting today that Linda Ronstadt has Parkinson’s Disease and as a result has lost her ability to sing. Linda Ronstadt had a truly beautiful singing voice. She could do rock and roll, country, traditional songs and operetta. She provided part of the soundtrack of my early twenties, and later I thoroughly enjoyed her performance in Pirates of Penzance. I wish her the best and hope a cure for the disease is found soon. Her beautiful voice will be missed.
I had a wonderful time on Saturday being part of Team Bettina in the Parkinson’s Unity Walk in Central Park. My husband and I had a wonderful weekend in New York City and enjoyed a concert on Saturday night. Here are a few pictures from the Unity Walk. As you can see, people of all ages participated.
On April 28, I will be in New York City doing the Parkinson’s Unity Walk (see NYC Upcoming Event on this website for more information and enjoy the video). With this in mind, I post the following information:
On Friday, CBS Pittsburgh posted a story about a new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease being tested in Britain.
The article reports:
Scientists create and inject a virus into the brain. The shot jump starts the production of dopamine, which is the chemical patients need to fight Parkinson’s.
Without dopamine, Parkinson’s sufferers often shake and can’t control their movements.
The article reports that other gene therapy experiments are taking place in the United States. Doctors are saying that more studies are needed to confirm that the treatment being used in Britain is safe and that it is effective long term.
This is good news for those who are suffering from the disease.
This is a free website. I started it in 2008 because I felt that a lot of valid news was not being reported. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to read what I post. Now I am asking a favor.
My husband and I will be taking part in the Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York City on April 28. I would truly appreciate it if anyone who reads this post would support my efforts.
The film below is a video done my niece who has Parkinson’s Disease.
In order to contribute, please follow this link to the Parkinson’s Unity Walk, and click on Mary Griswold. Thank you.
This year my husband and I will be doing the Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York City in April. My husband’s brother and one of my nieces suffer from the disease. Please follow the link below to watch a video done by my niece and entered in the Neuro Film Festival.
If you would care to support Team Bettina in their efforts to fight Parkinson’s disease, please follow the link to the Parkinson’s Unity Walk and click on Mary Griswold. Thank you.
