What is more uncertain than a health issue? And when uncertainty turns into the certainty of a diagnosis of a “permanent” disease, what happens next? In the case of Alex Flynn, who shares his unique story with us on the stage of TEDxPatras 2019, the diagnosis became the beginning of an exciting journey that influenced – and keeps influencing – the lives of many, ill and not, people.
What is the impact of a Parkinson’s diagnosis, especially when it is made at the age of 36? What uncertainties may someone face after an announcement that ultimately is changing their lives inevitably and forever? Alex Flynn takes TEDxPatras 2019 audience on a breathtaking journey, just like the one he took himself, surpassing the human boundaries.
Visit TEDxPatras at http://www.tedxpatras.com/. Alex Flynn was born on January 14, 1972 in England. He is a writer and producer, known for “Living with Parkinson’s”. He has been married to Aurelie Flynn since August 12, 2006. They have three children. In 2008, at the age of 36, Alex was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His diagnosis became the catalyst in his life for showing people the possibility of creating positive change in the face of adversity. Since then, he decided to raise funds for and awareness of Parkinson’s disease. Alex can be found doing some of the more complex, unexpected and surprising challenges across the planet to raise awareness- as well as, hopefully, more than £1 million towards vital research to find a cure for the disease.
To quote Sir Ranulph Fiennes, OBE, “Rarely does one hear about such an inspirational and heroic Briton as Alex Flynn. The challenges he has successfully undertaken would be considered seriously hard by anyone’s standards and are, in my view, independently worthy of recognition.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx