Thank you for supporting RSB by purchasing tickets to the Indiana Pacers Nonprofit Spotlight Game (Pacers v. Milwaukee) to be played on Thursday, April 19th! As our special thanks to you, ticketholders will be treated to a free pre-game “Hope Through Research” reception with refreshments, honoring people with Parkinson’s involved in clinical research studies.

Dr. Stephanie Combs, assistant professor at the Krannert School of Physical Therapy (University of Indianapolis), and Dr. Elizabeth Zauber, neurologist with the IU School of Medicine and RSB Board Member, will discuss current and past research studies involving people with Parkinson’s disease.

John Baumann, inspirational speaker and author of “Decide Success: You Ain’t Dead Yet”, will emcee the reception.

“Hope Through Research” pre-game reception

Banker’s Life Fieldhouse

Pacers Square

5:30pm

No RSVP necessary

See you there!

Jessica Fithen, Administrative Manager
Rock Steady Boxing
5026 E. 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317.205.9198

Fighting back against Parkinson’s
www.rocksteadyboxing.org

My Parkinson’s Superstar has to be John Baumann, one of my favorite patients. Diagnosed in 2002 at the age of 41, John worked 6 more years as an executive officer of a major corporation before dedicating his life, on a full-time basis, to making a difference in the Parkinson’s community.

John has inspired those with Parkinson’s to live their lives to the fullest, family care partners to realize what a difference they make and how much they are appreciated, and professional healthcare providers to maintain their passion and commitment to the cause. John has traveled far and wide as keynote speaker at symposiums to bring his message of hope and positive perspective (Reclaiming Posi-spective) including, among other locations, Cincinnati at the Sunflower Revolution, Indianapolis before a Pacers game, Houston, Birmingham, Saskatchewan in Canada, St. Thomas of the Virgin Islands and even his hometown of Louisville.

John has also written a book providing a template for others to live life to the fullest with Parkinson’s Disease, Decide Success (Twelve Action Steps) – You Ain’t Dead Yet (available at Amazon.com). John has contributed to two other books (The Peripatetic Pursuit of Parkinson’s Disease and Courageous Stories of Inspiration), is a graduate of the PDF clinical trail advocate institute and is on the faculty of the University of Louisville. John is also Chair of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Board in Kentucky and has cherished being care partner to his daughter (who has flourished despite being born with life threatening birth defects and cerebral palsy).

Linnaea Mallette
Radio Show Host at Toginet Radio Network
Greater Los Angeles Area Professional Training & Coaching
Current
Inspirational speaker, author, radio show personality, speech coach at Read My Lips Tips for Success
Radio Show Host at Toginet Radio Network
Training Coordinator at UCLA

Group: Parkinsons Proud
Discussion: Do you agree with the assertions made in this video?: ucgardnercenter.com/video/john-baumann

New to the group…watched this video through burning tears. After several years of being diagnosed I have been doing the exact opposite of what you shared. Thank you John, you’ve inspired me to find a way to unshackle myself and live! I will be sharing this with my care partners and friends. I’ve just been through about two weeks of total fatigue and this was the kick-in-the-seat that I needed to get on with it. Even while watching the video I was beginning to understand why God is leading me down this path. Thanks again and going to buy your book tomorrow. God Bless.

Met on January 7 in the Virgin Islands. GETTING MARRIED FEBRUARY 26!!!

I was diagnosed with Parkinsons ten years ago at the age of 41. Fortunately, I have had a very slow progression, but that could change at any time.

I started with match about 4 months and had been on dates with several quality woman, but none that sparked with me. I decided to go to the Virgin Islands to meet up with old friends that were there for a conference.

I casually invited my brother who surprised me by accepting. My father got wind of the trip and invited himself. Needless to say the prospect of having 21 consecutive meals with my father and brother was a little daunting.

Two days before the trip, I did a match search of the Virgin Islands with the intention of just enjoying a nice meal and obtaining information on the islands. I got much more than I ever could have imagined.

My flight there left Kentucky at 6am so I had to be up by 4am. Upon arrival in St. Thomas, I touched base with one of my match connections and we made plans five hours later for her to take the ferry from St. John to the Red Hook terminal in St. Thomas. On the trip from the airport, the taxi driver locked his keys in the car with my luggage and phone! I had no way of touching base with her and had to wear the same clothes that I traveled in all day.

I found out that the taxi ride to Red Hook was $20 each way. With no way for us to communicate, I had no idea if she would show up. She had to pay $12 to take the ferry with no confirmation that I would be there.

When she walked off the boat. She took my breathe away. My only though was, “I have found my future, my one and only.” We spent most of the next week together. I left on January 14. Moved her to Louisville on January 31 and will marry her on February 26. Thanks Match.com

Charlene

John Baumann wrote:
If you only have time to watch one video of mine, this is the one:

If you know of anyone that may need a speaker at an event, please pass this along.

Thanks, John

Check out my YouTube Channel for inspirational videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheInspiringEsquire?feature=mhee and http://ucgardnercenter.com/video/john-baumann
DECIDE SUCCESS – You Ain’t Dead Yet available at Amazon.com
TheInspiringEsquire.com – (502) 262-3300

It is truly kind of you to drop me this line…I will no doubt stay in touch and follow you, and use some of your clips to inspire others. If you have another group on LinkedIn that you are active into – please let me know. I would like to join it.

Learning about the courage and strength of people like you, who use the cards they are dealt with in the best possible way, is food for my soul. It keeps me going, and I want to spread that message around….so we can live with a larger sense of possibilities, not fear.

A big hug from your Bulgarian fan, and human being.

Maria Kassova

John Wimsett