Dear Friends,

Ten years ago, in the spring of 2015, at the age of 51, I received the life changing diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.  My concerns and fears regarding my future and the effects on my family were overwhelming.  I knew of no one who had the disease and had no one to whom I could voice my fears and concerns.  I heard about a PD conference in Akron but was very leery about attending.  I was very scared to see my future in real life, but my husband convinced me to go and we did.  It was there that I stopped at the InMotion® booth, met Ben Rossi, and found the hope that I needed to keep going.  

I began attending the BED, Yoga, and boxing classes in the fall of 2015.  Since then, I have not only reaped the benefits of those classes, I also developed a wonderful support system of friends dealing with the same issues, fears, and concerns as I.  Ten years later we are still exercising together, getting BETTER EVERY DAY!  We also enjoy occasionally getting lunch together (as shown in the photo below - that's me at the far left).

InMotion® is lifesaving in so many ways.  I couldn’t be more grateful for all they have done for me.  

With much gratitude,

MaryBeth Houlahan

I am excited to be participating in the 9th Annual Pals In Motion event on September 14.

The annual Pals In Motion event supports InMotion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) feel better every day. Funds raised from this event fund life-changing physical wellness, creative movement, arts, education, support and research programs to our Parkinson’s community – all offered AT NO COST to people with PD and their care partners.

Please help InMotion fulfill their important mission by making a tax-deductible donation to my page. Thank you!

You are also welcome to join my team and help me fundraise for InMotion. Just click the blue REGISTER button at the top of the website, and select my team name when you're asked to join a team.

Please note - donations to my team are not registrations; if you'd like to join me to run/walk on September 14, you will need to REGISTER (see above). You can make a donation as part of your registration if you wish.

Thank you!