Yesterday I had the opportunity to photograph the 4th Annual Pin's for Parkinson's event at Kings Bowling, Boston. The event, organized by the Team Fox Young Professionals of Boston, was put on to fundraise for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Parkinson's Disease is a chronic and degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system - basically meaning that brain cells become more damaged over time, making it harder to move and live like a normal/healthy person. Besides debilitating a person, Parkinson's can really take hold of the lives of the affected person's loved ones. While I did learn more about what Parkinson's is by attending and photographing this fundraiser, it really wasn't about
Read MoreSpirit of Somerville Series: 1
Attending Tufts and now becoming a full-time Somerville resident post-graduation has truly opened my eyes to the vibrant, artistic, and inclusive community that is Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville Open Studios, Porch Fest, Honk, and regular farmers markets are just a few of my favorite local community events. Each of these is a chance to take a peek into the lives of the strangers I pass on the street and remember that every single one of them has a unique story to tell and special talents to share. Somerville is overflowing with a ton of fun, creative, passionate, inclusive, and conscientious people.
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