Unshakable Journeys: Parkinson’s Pioneers Across America

The Young Onset Parkinson's Network (YOPN) Podcast, poudly presents Scott Rider.

 

Scott Rider and his long-time friend Jim Morgan, both diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 17 years ago, embarked on a remarkable journey across America. During their travels, they met numerous inspiring individuals with Parkinson's, as well as educators, movement disorder specialists, and others. Keep an eye out for an upcoming documentary that will capture their experiences and insights from this extraordinary adventure.

 

About Scott:  Rider, a Columbus, Ohio native and former track and field star at The Ohio State University, holds the men's outdoor record in the 800 meters. After founding and managing Rider+Reinke Financial Group LLC, he sold his position in 2017. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 47, Scott fights it with exercise and a positive attitude, biking over 10,000 miles in the last four years. Now retired at 62, he inspires others with Parkinson's through speaking engagements, fundraising for research, and sharing his experiences via a blog and YouTube channel. Scott's unwavering faith and motto "IWNQ = I WILL NEVER QUIT" guide him in his daily battle against the disease.