Meet Marien
You’ve probably seen this friendly face in the Parkinson’s community several times. Her name is Marien Byrne, and she is our new volunteer PGO Community Advocate. Marien is a dedicated attendee of several of our Parkinson’s wellness classes such as Encore! music therapy, Resonate drumming therapy, and Rock Steady Boxing, just to name a few. She’s participated in many PGO events such as our Baseball Tailgate Party, PGO Open House, and our Pound the Pavement for Parkinson’s 5K Walk/Run. She is the talented quilter who crafted our t-shirt quilt for the raffle last November.
Marien understands firsthand the unknown journey with Parkinson’s and wants to help others who are newly diagnosed with the disease. She will not only help families find local support groups and wellness class opportunities but will happily provide encouragement and guidance for families. If you’re new to our PGO programs, Marien wants to say hello! Whether it’s sharing life stories, cracking a joke for a good laugh, lending an ear, or just a warm smile, she wants to make you feel welcome in the Parkinson’s community.
If you’re interested in helping out the Parkinson’s community, please contact us for available volunteer opportunities. 417-814-6067 or info@parkinsonsgroup.org
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