Guy Deacon

The St. Louis County Library and the Arthur Gale Medical Arts Series Present Guy Deacon

 
Author of “Running on Empty: 18,000 Miles Down Africa with Parkinson’s”
 

Presented in Partnership with the American Parkinson Disease Association Missouri Chapter

At the age of sixty, and having lived with Parkinson's disease for over ten years, Guy Deacon CBE set out on one last adventure: to drive solo from his home in the UK through twenty-five countries to the southern tip of Africa. This incredible journey took the former British Army officer over twelve months. Along the way, he broke down five times, underwent one emergency evacuation, and took 3,650 prescription pills. But not only did Guy's journey fulfill a childhood dream to drive the length of Africa, his mission was also to raise global awareness of Parkinson's disease. This is the story of one man’s courage and determination to make a difference to those suffering with Parkinson’s be it at home or abroad. 

Doors open at 2:00 p.m.

Books available for purchase at the event. All book purchases benefit the Deacon Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.