Reiter Gustavo
Gustavo Reiter Hey, my name is Gustavo, 60 years old, grandfather of three, father of two and married in love. I spent 40 years in high tech until five years ago when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. I traded flights for my love of horses as a therapeutic riding instructor. The mentoring project for me is an opportunity to give and it is equally important to receive. I am an optimistic person, who likes to share, give and experience new experiences that enrich my world and those around me [...]
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Tzipi Sis My name is Tsipi Sis. I am 68 years old. I am an active volunteer in the Parkinson's Association in Israel and the Parkinson Europe organization. From the moment I received the diagnosis, 18 years ago, I decided that the disease would not define me. With optimism and determination, I embarked on a life journey with complex and changing challenges. I learned to manage the disease and live a full life. I am engaged in art, sports and joy in my life. A newly diagnosed escort for me is a companion for the challenge. […]
Tzipi Goldberger
Tzipi Goldberger Hi, my name is Tzipi, 62 years old, mother of lovely twins, 24 years old, lives in Tel Aviv. I served in the IDF for about 20 years in training/management/command positions in addition to working as an intensive care and neurological rehabilitation nurse. I have been diagnosed for about 17 years and currently engages in a lot of daily physical activity and volunteers at an association as the coordinator of the youth community. By nature I am hopelessly optimistic (with responsibility), knows how to recognize the good, […]
Eitan Gross
Eitan Gross Hi, I'm Eitan Gross, 58 years old, father of Gil (22) and Eyal (20), and professor of biology at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot. I was diagnosed at the age of 53. Since the diagnosis, I have slowed down at work and in my personal life and try to do mostly what I love. Since the diagnosis, I have also begun to investigate in my laboratory the possible connection between mitochondrial "fatigue" and the onset of Parkinson's. My great loves are the study of mitochondria, […]
Ruti Aharonov
Ruti Aharonov Hi, I'm Ruti. Hard to believe but very soon I will be 80 years old. Mother of 3, grandmother of 5 lovely grandchildren. I am full of curiosity and joy of life, despite the Parkinson's that joined my life about five years ago. It wasn't like that at first. Following the diagnosis, I was filled with feelings of fear and apprehension about what was expected of me in the future. These hard feelings faded over time [...]
Amitan Mendelssohn
Amitan Mendelssohn Hi everyone, I'm a 67-year-old Amitan. I've been dealing with Parkinson's for 10 years. Very happy for the opportunity to participate in the community of mentors and pass on the knowledge and personal experience I have gained over the years, which can make a big difference to those who are new to our club and make it easier for them at the beginning. For about three years, he has been accompanying new contestants personally in the style of mind/body [...]
Sean Harrell
Shawn Harel Hi, I'm Shawn Harel, 60 years old. Mother of 4 children and grandmother. Psychotherapist and yes, I'm still working. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's 9 years ago. My motto is that Parkinson's is not what runs my life. Parkinson's is one of the things that accompany me in my life's journey. I practice Chi Kung, Pilates, table tennis, dancing and trekking. I volunteer at "Yad for Recovery" and the association [...]
Itzik ben Aharon
Itzik ben Aharon Hi, I'm Itzik. Dealing with Parkinson's for about 10 years and at the same time a regular volunteer in a number of places including the Parkinson's Association in Israel, Bells Association and assisting high school students in teaching math and physics in preparation for graduation. The attached photo proves it. I have always been involved in developing and empowering people, both in my past as a senior manager in a large organization and today, in all the volunteering I do. I am […]
Debbie Levin
Debbie Levin Hi, I'm Debbie. 68 years old. She has been dealing with the disease for about 6 years. For the past two years, I have been managing the activities of the Parkinson's community in Hadera and the surrounding area. My motto in life: "Always look at the glass half full, don't dwell on the past. Because you can't change it. Always face the present and the future." Accompanying a new contestant: "makes me satisfied [...]
