World Parkinson’s Day: 5 Black Celebrities With Parkinson’s Disease - Page 6
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Danielle Jennings
5. Brian Grant
After former NBA player Brian Grant was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, he was in disbelief, but he went into action to combat living with the illness.
He created The Brian Grant Foundation, which serves as a resource to others living with the disease. The foundation “empowers people impacted by Parkinson’s disease to lead active and fulfilling lives. Our mission is to educate people living with PD—and their loved ones—about effective, evidence-based practices that enhance their physical and emotional well-being,” according to the organization’s website.
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