We chose our team name "High Tide" because our connection to Parkinson's is through our Dad/Grandpop.
Through a connection from a professor at Stonehill college, Emily was introduced to the Massachusetts chapter of APDA. The community of people we have met have been inspiring.
There are not enough words to describe the optimism we have found within the APDA community: from the Optimism Walks to Magic of Hope Galas to the educational programs offered both virtually and in-person, APDA covers far more than just the basics. APDA provides an avenue of light and hope.
We have been volunteering with APDA for four years this December, however, this year marked a turn in our journeys as Emily completed her Master's Thesis this April. Although not within her comfort zone, she vulnerably shared what this achievement meant for her emotionally online. Please find that post copied below.
This organization would not be able to create the change and impact it does without the generosity of donators. We hope you will consider donating to this incredible organization!