Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has recently partnered with Wisconsin Parkinson Association to raise awareness and donations for individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Misiorowski’s father, Tom, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014.
“This is a cause that’s obviously very important and deeply personal to me,” Misiorowski said in a WPA news release. “I’m hopeful that through this partnership we’ll be able to raise awareness and help families dealing with this horrible disease.”
Misiorowski’s baseball cleats honoring his father’s battle with Parkinson’s caught WPA’s attention, said executive director Kelly Cieslak. In response, the organization reached out to see if Misiorowski was willing to be a partner.
WPA announced the partnership in August and plans to get him scheduled for future events. The partnership is still evolving, Cieslak said.
“Jacob’s passion for this cause is as powerful as his arm,” Cieslak said. “He understands the toll Parkinson’s can take on a family, and he’s stepping up to help others walking the same path. His support will help raise awareness for Parkinson’s, amplify our mission, and expand our reach throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond.”
