When were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s? That is difficult to say exactly, the diagnosis can be trivial as we all know. I began having memory testing in around 2018. They thought they detected mild cognitive decline around the end of 2020. A DAT scan in December of 2021 led to a definitive diagnosis. [...]
When did you start volunteering at 110 Fitness? I began volunteering in July of 2020 during the Covid Pandemic. Wearing a mask was difficult for many people but witnessing the Boxers overcome their day -to -day challenges, complete intense exercise routines-all (while wearing their masks) made me grateful for my own health. What inspired [...]
When were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? When did you start coming to 110 Fitness?Initially I was diagnosed as having essential tremors in 2022 while living in New Jersey, and was accordingly given medication for that. There was some positive response to that medication initially, but gradually the tremors returned and became worse. Ultimately, [...]
Boxer Spotlight | Steve Lorusso The Spotlight is back! Each week we will be introducing you to members of our community: employees, volunteers, and fighters! When were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s? I met with Dr. Widad Abou-Chaar at Brigham and Women’s on 4/2/25. Her assessment of me was: Steve Lorusso is a 65 y.o. [...]
The Spotlight is back! Each week we will be introducing you to members of our community: employees, volunteers, and fighters! This week, meet Strength and Conditioning instructor, Rachael Miller! When did you start teaching at 110 Fitness? I started teaching at 110 last Fall, but I feel like I’ve belonged to this amazing community [...]
Volunteer Spotlight | Carol Fairbanks The Spotlight is back! Each week we will be introducing you to members of our community: employees, volunteers, and fighters! When did you start volunteering at 110 Fitness? I first began volunteering at 110 when helping to plan for the second annual gala. What inspired you to become a [...]
When were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s? I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in December, 2024 by my neurologist at MGH/Brigham. I had been experiencing symptoms for several months, tremors in the right side, reduced range of motion, difficulty with handwriting, etc. I was not totally surprised by the diagnosis but it was very scary and [...]
The Spotlight is back! Each week we will be introducing you to members of our community: employees, volunteers, and fighters! Meet 110 Fitness fighter, Tom McCarty! When were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s? I had been being treated for an essential tremor since January 2025, first with Propranolol; and then changed in early June to [...]
The Spotlight is back! Each week we will be introducing you to members of our community: employees, volunteers, and fighters! When did you start teaching at 110 Fitness? I started teaching at 110 Fitness sometime in late summer/early fall 2019. ( And continued through videos during the Pandemic of 2020) What inspired you to [...]
Barbara Ellen Mawn, RN, PhD February 4, 2026 In December of 2024, my dearest friend and lifelong soulmate was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Similar to the story of many with this illness, it took several years to pinpoint the diagnosis after a myriad of symptoms and evaluations. By March, 2025 my friend JoAnne was [...]