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Parkinson's Disease & The Frank O'Mara Story

August 16, 2024 • J. Kenneth Freeman

He was a world class athlete and ran in three Olympics, won the NCAA in the 1500 meters for the University of Arkansas and two world indoor championships. After receiving a degree in Civil Engineering from UA he went to get his MBA and not satisfied with that, a law degree. He became the Chief Marketing Officer for Alltel Wireless headquartered in Little Rock, AR. After the sale of Alltel to Verizon he was then asked to become the CEO of Allied Wireless which was eventually sold to AT&T in 2013.

Frank was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2010, yet he managed to build Allied Wireless in a successful company while he was in the early stages of Parkinson's. In fact, when first diagnosed he refused to and thought if was merely a sports related injury. He has no tremors or speech issues so there was no way in his mind he had Parkinson's.

Having met Frank and read his book 'Bend, Don't Break', I can tell you he is an extraordinary man and one I am proud to know. His story, athletically, professionally and personally is one worth hearing. He will inspire you as he did me. There is so much more Frank wants to do and I have no doubt he will conquer whatever he sets his mind to.

Enjoy,

KF