If you've been a Nashville Predators fan from the beginning, you probably know the name Brent Peterson (aka Petey) quite well.
Peterson became an assistant on Barry Trotz's coaching staff in the Preds' first year of existence, and has been a member of the family ever since.
In 2002, 'Petey' was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Seven years later, he and his wife Tami formed the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s (PFP).
Read this touching story from Nashville Predators senior content manager and beat reporter Brooks Bratten on Peterson and his foundation. Then, let us know what you think in the comment section and if you've been affected directly or indirectly by this disease.
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