A Champion for Veterans

In this episode we hear from Dr. Sara Whittingham, a USAF Veteran, physician, Ironman triathlete, wife and mother.  In 2020, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has become a vocal advocate for Veterans who have been denied benefits despite known exposure to chemicals linked to Parkinson's disease. 

About Dr. Sara Whittingham

Sara Whittingham is a USAF Veteran, physician, Ironman triathlete, wife and mother.  In 2020, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Since her diagnosis, Sara has been on a wild journey that has taken her from dealing with anxiety and depression in the year following the diagnosis to the finish lines of the 2023 Ironman Hawaii World Championships, the 2024 Boston marathon and the 2024 US Paralympic track and field trials.   

Sara is passionate about educating and inspiring others about the power and importance of exercise in managing Parkinson's disease. She has also become a vocal advocate for the 5000+ Post 9/11 Veterans who have applied for VA disability benefits for Parkinson's disease, thousands of whom have been denied benefits despite having served in Iraq and Afghanistan near active burn pits, living and working on military bases with known contaminated water supplies and working in industrial shops using toxic solvents and chemicals known to be linked to Parkinson's disease.  She is on a mission to ensure these veterans get the care and benefits they deserve.

Parkinsonz: PD with Zest and Zeal - A site by Sara Whittingham MD to inspire and educate those affected by Parkinson's Disease.