Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Sharon's Son's Journey: Caregiver to Advocate

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and the airing of the podcast featuring Dr. George Ackerman are timely as he is a huge voice in raising awareness for Parkinson's Disease.

He and I spoke on February 1st, 2024 and the very next day he was able to meet his hero, Michael J. Fox. George shared how much this meant to him; given George’s passion as an advocate helping folks who are living with Parkinson’s Disease.

George had been the caregiver for his mom who had lived with Parkinson’s disease for fifteen years and then diagnosed with late onset dementia in her last four years. What George has learned through his caregiving journey with his mom, Sharon, helps spur him on to share his knowledge, passion and advocacy with others. He works tirelessly in his effort towards finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease. 

He stresses that he does not do this for financial gain – but to raise funds for the Michael J Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.

To learn more, check out George's website: Together For Sharon