Ivory Latta To Become Parkinson's Ambassador

Posted Jan 12, 2012
To whom much is given, much is required. No one believes in that infamous saying more than WNBA star point guard Ivory Latta of the Tulsa Shock. Fortunately she doesn't limit her leadership skills and talents to just the basketball court. She recently agreed to become an Official National Ambassador for the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) Champions Program. (Tar Heel Blue)

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