Robert Baittie Creates Happiness from a Parkinson’s Diagnosis

It’s impossible to sit across the table from Robert Baittie and not feel hopeful. He radiates a positivity that’s contagious. His is not a shallow perkiness, but rather the deep comfort and calm of a truly content person. A sunny disposition is easy to maintain when things are good, but a truer measure of character […]

Power over Parkinson’s, One Painting at a Time

Never underestimate the power of creativity. For more than 50 years, Highland Park resident Wojciech (nicknamed Voy) Madeyski has expressed his passions through his work as an architect, artist and environmental champion. But it has been through his personal battle with Parkinson’s Disease, diagnosed in 2003, that he’s articulated the tremendous depth and power of […]

Swimming to Fight Parkinson's

Susan Kauffman of Lake Forest is a child of the water. She started swimming at 5, competed on the varsity team through high school and earned a swimming scholarship to Villanova. Now she coaches a children’s swim team and teaches swimming. So, it’s no wonder that when the mother of three decided to raise money […]