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Kier Selinsky
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Feel the Wind
Feel the Wind is a documentary project about Denny Parsons - an Akron native who is currently battling against ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). During this project, I will be photographing events that take place while Sue Hatos will be writing his story. At the end of this documentary, we hope to release photos for exhibition, a book, and other related insights into who Denny is, and what his struggle with ALS has been like. Friends and family of Denny will also be contributing to this project. Portions of the proceeds that are raised by this effort will be donated to the ALS Association and to Denny's children (his life insurance was cancelled when he was diagnosed with ALS).
I have a couple of reasons for doing this project. First and foremost is my affinity for the struggle with neurological diseases - it is a very frustrating experience as doctors really have no idea regarding cause or treatment for diseases such as ALS and MS. Secondly, Denny is a great person. I haven't known him long, but so far I can tell you that he faces this challenge in a way that I can only hope to if I were given the same fate.
So please, follow this story, tell your friends, and challenge yourself to understand what happens in these circumstances. Prints and other items will be for sale, and links will be made available for donations. Regardless of whether or not you spend or give money in support, if you walk away with an appreciation for who this man is and what he faces, then that is an accomplishment that cannot be underestimated.
About Denny Parsons, contributed by Sue Hatos:
Who is Denny Parsons, you may ask? Denny is just like you and me, a family man with 3 beautiful daughters and one grandson. Life was moving along great with working in a machine shop. Only to be struck down with the news that he has ALS, also known as Lou Gherig’s Disease. Life being cut short to say you will only live 3 -5 years. Forced to quit his job because his hands can’t hold the tools anymore. Told to go on disablity, which has a 6 month waiting period of no income and no back pay. Denny still giving it his all with smiles and laughter, and making other people smile with him. Riding his motorcycle for as long as he can.
To know Denny is to love Denny. |
View images from the Feel the Wind project.
 Commemorative photos from the Benefit and Poker Run.
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