Page created by: Brenda Short

My mother Elaine Hallada was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016, the same year her first great grandchild was born. I remember being at my niece’s baby shower and mom was having difficulty keeping her glass upright. When asked about it, she said it was normal aging but agreed to get it checked out. Turns out she had Parkinson’s and there is nothing normal about the disease ... as it impacts everything you do. She has raised 5 daughters as a military wife and mother, had multiple careers, traveled the world including RVing across Africa and skydiving in Australia - and while Parkinson’s may have slowed her down - she is still fighting. At her request to fundraise for Parkinson’s Research, we’ve created this tribute for her.