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Parkinson’s Disease - I never really knew much about it - why would I? Life was full of so much happiness, love, and brightness. It was...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
Punch for Parkinson's
Our first Punch for Parkinson's Jamboree was a huge success! We raised over $15,000 to support the Beat PD Today program. Thank you to...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Dec 7, 2018
- 4 min
Will the Holiday Season Drain You? Not this Year!
Candy, sugar, cookies, cocktails, parties, less sleep, less exercise, shopping, no routine, visiting, traveling and on and on we go. ...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Dec 5, 2018
- 1 min
Bowling for Parkinson's
"Bowling for Parkinson's" was a fundraiser to raise money for BeatPD Today! Trainers and BeatPDers attended and bowled the day away. It...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
Painting for Parkinson's
We had so much fun at our Wine & Paint day a couple weeks ago! Our pictures all came out fabulous. Thanks to all for coming and to US...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Oct 2, 2018
- 2 min
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
I asked this question so many times in my life and I still don’t know the answer. I remember the first time I asked that question was...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Aug 6, 2018
- 1 min
Stars Dancing for Parkinson's
Hartford HealthCare and the Chase Movement Disorder Center hosted a grand dance last weekend! Celebrities in Connecticut danced with...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jul 2, 2018
- 1 min
Beat PD on CPTV
Beat PDer's and others around the country tell their stories on how they Power Over Parkinson's. This half hour documentary will be on...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jul 1, 2018
- 3 min
Good Days & Bad Days
The past five days have been five of the most memorable and cherished days of my life...... Before that, I had four or five of the worst...
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Michelle Hespeler
- May 27, 2018
- 1 min
Summer Has Arrived and What Do We Do Now?
As a teacher who works 10 months in a year and has 2 months off over the summer, I always get a chance to rest and take a deep breath as...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Apr 12, 2018
- 1 min
I thought when I retired, I would be playing golf!
These are the words of a Beat PDer in North Carolina yesterday. John has been our connection and leader in getting a class started in...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Mar 8, 2018
- 2 min
Life is Precious
Continued from the March Beat PD Today Newsletter........................ Be Confident. That can be a very difficult task for many...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Feb 13, 2018
- 2 min
Now, he can get up!
Today, something occurred in my class that puts a pitter patter in my heart. This kind of story is what inspires me to keep working hard...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Feb 1, 2018
- 1 min
I love my Juicer!
Krista, my daughter, gave me a very thoughtful gift for my Birthday! A juicer! I had no clue what it was and never saw one. She did...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jan 27, 2018
- 1 min
Neil Diamond
We send Neil Diamond positive thoughts. He has joined our battle. This makes my heart hurt that another great man has PD. Let’s send him...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jan 14, 2018
- 1 min
Where is your Happy Place?
Do you have a Happy Place? If yes, great. You are ahead of most others. If no, find one. We all need a place to go that is your...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jan 11, 2018
- 1 min
Will Power
We can do anything. Two great examples happened to me today that just took will power. 1. A client in my class said she can't jump rope....
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Michelle Hespeler
- Jan 7, 2018
- 1 min
Whole 30
I started January 2nd eating in a new healthy way. Nutrition and diet have never been a focus in the management of PD. I have been told...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Dec 28, 2017
- 1 min
New Beginnings for Beat PD
This year is quickly coming to an end, and a new one to begin. This is always refreshing for me. It is a chance to start over, let go...
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Michelle Hespeler
- Feb 2, 2016
- 3 min
Hartford Courant- Boxing Class Helps Keep Those with Parkinson's Healthy
Boxing Class Helps Keep Those With Parkinson's Active Brenda Vanasse, right, is a participant in Michelle Hespeler's Beat Parkinson's...
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