Rachel Apa

“He taught me to stay active, push my limits and embrace challenges, shaping my love for sports and movement.”

Rachel Apa · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Apa wrote on the fundraising website that her grandfather taught her to stay active and embrace challenges.

“My grandfather was my role model growing up,”

Rachel Apa · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

On the Parkinson's Champions fundraising website, Apa wrote about her grandfather being her role model.

“Later in life, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and I watched as the disease slowly took away the freedom to move that he once loved so much. He passed away in 2022, but the lessons he taught me continue to drive me forward.”

Rachel Apa · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Apa wrote about watching her grandfather's Parkinson's disease progress before he passed away in 2022.

“I'm proud to run with Parkinson's Foundation Champions to raise funds and awareness for research, better care and a cure.”

Rachel Apa · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Apa added on the fundraising website that she was proud to run with Parkinson's Foundation Champions.