Willie Geist runs half-marathon for his dad and others with Parkinson's disease

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The Sunday TODAY host ran a half-marathon this weekend to raise money for Parkinson's Disease. His father, TV journalist and author Bill Geist, has lived with the disease for decades.

"This is super impressive!!!!" Savannah Guthrie added.. At the time, Willie discussed the news with his fellow TODAY co-hosts.

"That was a big deal for him," Willie said of his father."We've know for several years now ... If you watch my dad on TV, you can tell, so that's why he felt like he needed to come forward. He was never ashamed or afraid of it. He just didn't want to be pitied. He didn't want to be the sick guy, as he said. He just wanted to be himself."

 

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Willie Geist you made me cry. I have had Parkinson's Disease for 12 years. My heart breaks for your Dad. You BOTH are remarkable men.

MattPonds

That’s love!

WillieGeist My mom has that. Such a horrible disease.

Thank you WillieGeist. My Dad is also fighting this disease.

WillieGeist love Bill Geist

WillieGeist Way to go!!!

WillieGeist is just a top notch guy all around. I like him on Morning_Joe, but I sure wish he did more on . I love when he fills in for SavannahGuthrie because he’s got such great chemistry w/hodakotb! They make ‘em good at VanderbiltU! Nice job WillieGeist! 🦊

WillieGeist What a puss. But hey guys, BE PROUD! The resistance has been strong a whole 4 years as we promo almost 4 years ago that it would be! We are stronger than he! Guys, most countries don’t get the chance to vote out a dictator. WE DO TOMORROW BABY!!! LETS DO THE DAMN THING!! LETS GO!

WillieGeist WillieGeist fantastic finish!! 💪🏼 Dad looks great! (My mom has Alzheimer’s)

Of course he did! He’s the best!

Willie is such a stand up guy 💙

Oh, I miss his dad....

Thank you, Willie!

I love your dad!

Thanks Willie Geist! My mom has a Parkinsonism called Progressive supranuclear palsy. It’s literally like watching someone go through a slow death. I often explain it as ALS and Parkinson’s on steroids. Sadly no treatment has been found because of the rarity. God bless

One of the many reasons WillieGeist is one of my favorite people ❤️❤️❤️

MichaelJFoxOrg Go Willie Go! My dad is also a PD Warrior - and that is a great goal for me to achieve, and help him at the same time - so inspirational!

That's great. I wished that he would do something similar to support the over 3 million Americans who have Epilepsy. But, as always, people with epilepsy always tend to take a backseat to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Novemberisepilepsyawarenessmonth

Total class! Love this

🧡🧡🦊

Love WillieGeist

One of the nicest guys on tv. He's awesome!

You are a loving son WillieGeist. Great example to others.

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