Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa

Episode #5 Jimmy Choi

March 23, 2021 Teresa Jackson Season 1 Episode 5
Episode #5 Jimmy Choi
Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa
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Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa
Episode #5 Jimmy Choi
Mar 23, 2021 Season 1 Episode 5
Teresa Jackson

Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 27.  After an extended period of time where he did not manage his disease, and a fall down a flight of stairs with his young son, Jimmy decided to take back what PD had robbed from him physically, mentally, and emotionally.   He is an accomplished athlete  and you may recognize Jimmy Choi from American Ninja Warrior where he has competed for four straight years. He showed the world that Parkinson’s will not stop him, and he has inspired many more to not let a diagnosis define you.

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Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 27.  After an extended period of time where he did not manage his disease, and a fall down a flight of stairs with his young son, Jimmy decided to take back what PD had robbed from him physically, mentally, and emotionally.   He is an accomplished athlete  and you may recognize Jimmy Choi from American Ninja Warrior where he has competed for four straight years. He showed the world that Parkinson’s will not stop him, and he has inspired many more to not let a diagnosis define you.