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My name is Lauren and I'm running the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon to raise funds and awareness with the Parkinson's Champions. Parkinson's Disease is a progressive disorder that impacts the nervous system and parts of the body controlled by nerves. 

My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2014 and has been living with Parkinson's for the past 10 years. In his early years he was a chemist that worked with heavy metals which may have contributed to the development of Parkinson's later in life. I am running the Philadelphia Marathon in honor of my dad, Phil Gendall, who is my hero and one of the most intelligent, caring, and positive people out there. 

The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people living with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. Studies show that 2.5 hours of weekly exercise along with medication, can significantly improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson's. We run and will continue to run for people with Parkinson's because this disease not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Every dollar counts, thank you for your support!