My Parkinson's story: lessons on optimism and opportunity | Mark Colo | TEDxStGeorge

[@oremorthodontics]

Mark is an old family friend who gave us a call today and mentioned he'd given this talk. More than a lifetime of lessons in 11 minutes. Life is unfair, complicated, and messy. 🙂 Exceptional job, Mark!

[@page_dax]

I got to meet the legend Mark today! It was a pleasure

[@MarkColo123]

Dear Lisa, I feel honored and grateful for these compliments coming from one so resilient and well grounded as you. May heavens blessings continue to shower upon you. 🙏

[@eosrose6126]

I share your fate except that i have genetical parkinsons with symptoms from age of 11. In january i ll have brain surgery for deep brain stimulation. Wiah me luck ❤

[@RobinOK]

Bless you for your tenacity, courage, humor and generous sharing. My mother is suffering with Parkinson's - your talk is salve to a very raw wound.

[@MarkColo123]

Bless you for your compassion and love for your mom.

[@TEDxCincinnati]

Wow Mark you are really incredible. Thank you for these valuable tools. Fantastic talk.

[@MarkColo123]

THANK YOU TEDxCincinnati

[@Natalie96137]

Everybody needs to hear your talk. What a remarkable story from one amazing human.

[@MarkColo123]

Thank you, Natalie it was an honor to participate..

[@kkpolymers]

Don't have enough thumps up's to give this Great Man. Keep inspiring Sir!

[@stevenhowardonleadership]

Excellent job Mark. It must have taken a lot of courage to get on that stage. But you had the audience with you from your first words. Congratulations.

[@deborahwood4728]

What a remarkable man. As a wife watching My husband and feel I shud be open to learning as I walk this road with him. Thank u for giving me hope

[@drew9104]

I am so deeply moved by your talk and by your positivity Mark. Such value in your example and in your words here! Thank you so much!!

[@MarkColo123]

Thank you, Drew for your encouragement and support!

[@chrisjones446]

Mark, you are so inspirational to me. I'm so grateful to have heard your message; it lives deep in my heart and soul now.

[@MarkColo123]

Chris, I will always remember the encouragement, optimism, and wisdom you exuded as we prepared for our talks. I am grateful for your friendship. “With gratitude, optimism becomes sustainable.” ― Michael J Fox

[@chrisjones446]

@@MarkColo123 You're easy to love, brother. Thank you for being my teacher.

[@gregoryrdavis]

Mark, this talk was fantastic. Thank you for sharing it with me and for sharing your deeply personal experiences. Very inspiring!

[@chrissy4782]

In trying to find something that my husband can relate to, I found Mark, whose dog shares the same name as ours, Quincy! Thanks for sharing 🐕🐾

[@chrislah187]

Mark - amazing talk. It’s as powerful now as it was the night I saw it live!!!!

[@MarkColo123]

You have been my largest advocate since this journey began. Thank you for your friendship and advice.

[@allisonwondersgars3715]

What a remarkable talk! So inspiring! Your ability to create humor and lessons around Parkinson’s is courageous!

[@MarkColo123]

Thank you, Allison for your mentorship and encouragement.

[@blakecason]

I loved this!! Thanks for sharing your story with such candor and compassion - I'm so excited to share this with my circle.

[@OCWiscGirl]

Mark, I just loved hearing your story and about your amazing career. Your positive message is inspiring and so are you. Keep on inspiring us Mark. We love you!

[@stasiewanner4234]

Wow! This talk was amazing but mostly you are amazing. Thank you for sharing you insight and courage. I’m so thankful for meeting you this morning…. not a coincidence… a miracle. Stay well❤

[@MellanieM1]

Beautiful life story shared by an incredible person!

[@MarkColo123]

Thank you, Mellanie for your kindness and appreciation.

[@HeyElizabethFaye]

This story is amazing ❤

[@MarkColo123]

Thank you, Elizabeth for your kindness.

[@carlye.6430]

Love all the Parkinsons jokes! Great talk, so incredible!

[@MarkColo123]

Thank you, Carly I'm going to be hard pressed to top these.

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

I was diagnosed in 2018, I hope this gentleman had dbs surgery. His tremor will be gone and he will get a better quality of life ❤ I was scheduled for dbs Dec 6th but it was cancelled.