My Y Story: Suzanne
My journey with Parkinson’s began with diagnosis in 2010. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative, neurological disease with no cure. I took the prescribed medications and for five years I felt like I was a passenger, going along for the Parkinson’s ride. In 2015 everything changed. My symptoms were stronger and medications no longer provided relief. It was a wake-up call that showed me how strong my opponent was. I could not afford to be a passenger any longer. I needed to become my own advocate in fighting this disease.
In May 2017 the Marysville YMCA launched a Pedaling for Parkinson’s class. Understanding that many people with Parkinson’s cannot afford the additional expense of classes, they provide the class at no cost to participants.
The Pedaling for Parkinson’s class provides a place of community where we can share our ups and downs with those who truly understand what we are experiencing. Together we become stronger in spirit, mind, and body.
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