BlogMan with Parkinson’s disease refuses to give up on dream of sailing Man with Parkinson’s disease refuses to give up on dream of sailing Posted Date : Jul 22, 2019 As they prepare to set sail, Steve Van Vlaenderen takes his time. “Physically, I’m a lot slower on the boat so I’m a lot more cautious,” he tells CTV News Toronto. That’s because he is living with Parkinson’s disease and his motor skills are deteriorating. Van Vleanderen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease back in 2011. Share this post: Your story matters: inspire and connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this Sep 28, 2026 La FDA approuve le tavapadon : ce que la communauté Parkinson au Canada doit savoir Sep 28, 2026 FDA Approves Tavapadon: What the Parkinson’s community in Canada needs to know Sep 14, 2026 Leur avenir est entre vos mains