Olie Westheimer

Founder, Brooklyn Parkinson Group

People with Parkinson's disease have a lot in common with dancers, explains Olie Westheimer: they are constantly learning how to move. With this in mind, Olie co-founded "Dance for PD," a series of dance classes for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers - taught by professional dancers in Brooklyn's Mark Morris Dance Group. This story shows the difference that one person can make, in creating a community - and the difference a community can make in the world.

See also: Brooklyn Parkinson Group

Comments

Nic Terblanche

Mar 17, 2010 — 02:57 PM

Olie,

You are a wonderful person. Keep on doing !

Best wishes,
Nic

Layla Colegrove

Apr 3, 2010 — 11:10 AM

Olie, what a gift you've given to so many people ... I was really touched by your presentation!

Layla

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