A local sailor sets off for a good cause
Rebecca Remillard
Bob Preston has dubbed his boat odyssey optimism Can
Take you Anywhere – but what he really means is that optimism can take
you to the Bahamas. The Narragansett resident and East Greenwich
business owner was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s Disease five
years ago at 47, and promptly partnered with the American Parkinson’s
Disease Association. On October 1, Preston and his wife Becky set sail
from Narragansett on his boat Family Ties II with a goal of
raising $200,000 to help find a cure for Parkinson’s. Over the next six
months,he two will sail down the East Coast, stopping at ports along the
way, with a final destination of Freeport in the Bahamas. Those
interested in following Preston and his boat odyssey are encouraged to
visit his Facebook page,
where friends can track him in real time through his GPS. Preston
regularly updates his status for followers and posts photos.
To monetarily support Preston’s efforts for a cure, visit his page on the APDA website.
To monetarily support Preston’s efforts for a cure, visit his page on the APDA website.
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