Armentor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, inspiring him to create the Glenn Armentor Parkinson’s Project.
“Our law firm is all about helping people in need,” Armentor said. “And the Parkinson’s Project is the same kind of help. We hope to change the lives of many, many people.”
Parkinson’s disease is an uncurable, movement disorder of the nervous system. Those living with it experience speech changes, slowed movement and loss of automatic movements.
Britney Hebert, an attorney at Glenn Armentor Law Corportation, said their goal is to raise awareness for local resources and the disease itself.
“Parkinson’s is not just a shaky disease,” Hebert said. “People may think, you know, you just shake with it, but it’s a lot more than that. It affects speech. It affects the ability to swallow and balance.”
Armentor told News Ten he didn’t know what help was available when he was first diagnosed but soon discovered local charities and programs. Through the project, he will raise funds and awareness to support these organizations that provide care to patients and families.
“We want to raise awareness, teach people and educate the public about what Parkinson’s is,” Hebert said. “We want to provide a link for members of the public to access those Parkinson’s resources, and it’s going to be part of our mission to help support those local entities through support and fundraising.”
Hebert has worked with Armentor for over 10 years, seeing his mission to help injured people extend outside the courtroom.
“Was it a surprise? No, not that terribly much, because it’s just in his nature to give back in every way he can.”
His annual “Pay it Forward” scholarship for at-risk, high school students to pursue higher education was inspired by his experience growing up in poverty with non-English speaking parents.
Now, he’s using his experience with Parkinson’s to help those like him.
Find Parkinson’s resources and connect with the Glenn Armentor Parkinson’s Project here.
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