How an astronaut with Parkinson’s Disease still won his own space race, The Telgraph
“They never told me to keep it quiet but I knew if I told the world I had Parkinson’s that would put Nasa in a bad place. It would make press conferences all about me, it would raise questions.”
The Astronaut’s Secret, Kickstarter
“What is “The Astronaut’s Secret”? “The Astronaut’s Secret” will be a 60 minute documentary about the life of Astronaut Rich Clifford. It will uncover how he and NASA kept his Parkinson’s Disease a secret for 17 years, explore the impact of the end of the Shuttle Program on Rich’s life, and follow him as he speaks nationwide about the importance of Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease.”
The Astronaut’s Secret, official website
Keith’s note: NASA Watch readers need to fund this project. I have pledged $100. Rich has a compelling story to tell. Help him tell it.
Status: 138 BACKERS – $17,929 PLEDGED OF $48,000 GOAL – 5 DAYS TO GO
Status: 143 BACKERS – $18,679 PLEDGED OF $48,000 GOAL – 4 DAYS TO GO
