I'm ready to run. I’m running to raise funds and awareness with the Parkinson’s Champions. My grandfather unfortunately lost his battle with Parkinson’s in December of 2015, so I have witnessed firsthand how defeating this disease can be. He was an immigrant from Taiwan who worked extremely hard to make a life for his family in America. I have always admired his work ethic and try to strive for excellence in whatever I do because I know that’s what he would have wanted for me. I am running this marathon for him, and I hope my hard work can help other people who have become victims of this terrible disease. 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!