On Capitol Hill, Brett Favre, 54, revealed with sadness that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease recently.
During a welfare reform hearing in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, the renowned quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre, revealed his belief that he was close to inventing a drug with Prevacus to assist treat brain injuries.
During his opening remarks, Favre stated, “Unfortunately, I also lost an investment in a company that I thought was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others.”
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Brett disclosed that he will receive a diagnosis of degenerative nervous system disease at that point.
“You’ll understand, I’m sure, why it’s too late for me—I recently received a Parkinson’s diagnosis. I’m also really passionate about this cause.”
Parkinson’s disease “is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination,” according to the National Institute of Aging.
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In an interview from 2018, Favre stated that he only knows of “three or four” concussions that he has experienced, but throughout the course of his 20-year career, he may have had more than 1,000.
Although there isn’t a proven cure for the illness, there are therapies that can help manage symptoms and preserve quality of life.
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