“The Many Faces of Parkinson’s”
Interview Series By Faith McGhee
“In July of 2022, we had the pleasure of meeting Faith McGhee at a KiMe Volunteer meeting. Faith said she was inspired to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease because of her grandfather, who has had Parkinson’s Disease (PD) her entire life…” Read Steve Hodges’ Foreword here.
Foreword by Steve Hodges: Faith McGhee’s “The Many Faces of Parkinson’s” Interview Series
In July of 2022, we had the pleasure of meeting Faith McGhee at a KiMe Volunteer meeting. Faith's mother is one of our long time supporters. Leading up to our 10th Shakin' Not Stirred event, Faith began coming with her mom to our volunteer meetings. She...
Dr. Christopher Tolleson, MD, MPH
Christopher Tolleson, MD, MPH is a movement disorder specialist at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and the Medical Director of The Cole Clinic as well as the Huntington’s disease clinic. Since arriving, Dr. Tolleson is working to expand the Movement...
Lisa DeFreece, Patient: Interview Series by Faith McGhee
Background: Lisa DeFreece was previously a teacher before becoming a Parkinson's patient and activist. She spent time with Faith discussing her personal story and things she wanted to pass on to hopefully educate and help others. My primary care doctor noticed...
Zach Guza, Community Supporter: Interview Series by Faith McGhee
Background: Zach Guza’s father had Parkinson's disease and was not encouraged to exercise which has been proven to help defray mobility constraints caused by Parkinson’s. Discovering this changed Zach’s life. He now owns his own business, Rock Steady Boxing, the...
Jim DeFreece, Family Member: Interview Series by Faith McGhee
Background: Jim DeFreece is an owner agent with Impact Financial, accomplished musician that plays with two bands, married to a Parkinson’s patient, proud father. This is interview 1 of 7 by Faith McGhee (More about Faith below) The tremors were the first...