Unwavering Optimism: A Life of Service in the Face of Parkinson’s

In this special Power Over Parkinson’s interview, we sit down with Gary Griffiths—a U.S. military veteran, former firefighter, and a dedicated voice in the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Gary shares his powerful story of a life spent in service, from protecting his country to protecting his community, and now advocating for those living with Parkinson’s. Gary opens up about, his decades of work in the military and fire service, his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the challenges that followed, how he transformed adversity into positive purpose, and his ongoing advocacy, awareness efforts, and support for our mission at Power Over Parkinson’s His story is one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering positivity and commitment to helping others.