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tonya.walker

Tonya began experiencing Parkinson’s symptoms in 2006 at the age of 32. Two years later she was diagnosed with YOPD. In 2013, she underwent DBS. Tonya shares her love of fashion and shoes on her personal blog, which also serves as a platform for Parkinson’s awareness. Read more.

Ski School Dropout

A recent family vacation with friends to the Great Smoky Mountains included a painful reminder that at times I still struggle to manage my symptoms, no matter how hard I...

By tonya.walker

3 min read

Fundraising - Taking the First Step

As I began to awake from a long period of denial on my journey with Parkinson's, one of the first things I wanted to do was make a meaningful contribution...

By tonya.walker

2 min read

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Running Down A Dream

Last November, my husband and I completed the New York City marathon. It was the first marathon for both of us. Training for the marathon was a long, challenging period. In...

By tonya.walker

4 min read

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