What do Parkinson’s disease and an Ironman Triathlon have in common…Dr. Sara Whittingham
Dr. Sara Whittingham is an Air Force Veteran and Anesthesiologist at Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital, and clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
She traveled the world caring for fellow service members and patients. In Nov. 2020, at the age of 46, Sara’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.
Sara won a chance to compete at the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona. She used this opportunity to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease and how exercise can help people living with Parkinson’s, live a full life.