Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosisWexton revealed her diagnosis Tuesday in a video and vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me."
Author: Associated Press
Published: 11:17 AM EDT April 11, 2023 Updated: 11:17 AM EDT April 11, 2023
VIRGINIA, USA — Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me."
Wexton, 54, serving her third term from a competitive district in Northern Virginia suburbs near Washington, revealed the diagnosis on World Parkinson's Day. She said in a video that she hopes to be a voice for those coping with the disease and to fight in Congress to devote greater resources toward the search for a cure. ...
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