He sees each day as a gift, no matter what happens
Adrian Mireles
Texas
Year of diagnosis: 2017
Exercise of choice: Aerobic mostly: walking, hiking on trails
Favorite outdoor exercise: Walking and exploring different places
Most proud of related to outdoors: The fact that I can go outside and therefore extend my mobility by not being sedentary inside.
Outdoor or exercise gear that is a must: Appropriate footwear
Advice for someone with PD who is just starting to exercise: Start slow and work your way up as you go forward. Don’t settle for the ability to do just one movement.
Biggest challenge with Parkinson’s right now: It’s breathing, but it’s under control by using a portable oxygen machine.
How I try to stay positive: I wake up every day and realize the minute I open my eyes that the day is a gift. So no matter what happens that day, I am positive.
Advocacy work for PD: I have hosted many fundraising events, I’ve participated in events, and I host my own TikTok channel to advocate. I travel the country constantly advocating on behalf of a PD medication, which I take and it works great. I am a member of and participate in many support group organizations as well as different podcast groups. I am an Ambassador for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Other interests/hobbies: I collect cars, and I like to golf at the driving range.
Career: I am retired after 21 years in the oil field industry. In addition, I’ve spent 25 years as a stage actor and have had roles in five movies. I also was a radio broadcaster for 10 years.
Something the world should know: Remember the difference all those around you make, including yourself. Remember the positives and not the negatives, and the whole world will be better for it.
How to find me online: Adrianpdwarrior@yahoo.com by email, and on TikTok at AdrianPDWarrior.
He enjoys hiking outdoors for exercise.
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