Human Powered Potential

2 years ago, four friends launched their epic row across the Pacific as Team Human Powered Potential. Brendan Cusick, Scott Forman, Peter Durso, and Patrick Morrissey, who has Parkinson's—faced a brutal, week-long storm early in the journey that tested their physical limits and brotherhood, but their commitment to finding a cure drove them forward. Despite setbacks, including salt sores, sea sickness, equipment failures, and unrelenting exhaustion, they maintained their resolve, drawing strength from the thousands following their journey. They made history with Patrick becoming the first person diagnosed with Parkinson's to cross the Pacific and ultimately raised $43 million for Parkinson's research.

has a new crew of warriors raising funds to support , the grassroots fundraising arm of . The Second Wave Team will row more than +5,000 nautical-miles along the Great American Loop. The goal remains the same: to end Parkinson’s disease. We’re excited to continue the journey!

Go to DonateHPP.org to help power the cause today.

A GOLDEN HAT TRICK!
We’re incredibly honored to share that 'Crossing the Pacific for Parkinson’s Disease' brought home THREE Gold Telly Awards:

1. Gold People’s Telly Winner — Non-Broadcast
2. Gold Telly Winner — Non-Broadcast, Motivational & Advice
3. Gold Telly Winner — Non-Broadcast, Live Events & Experiences

This short film tells the story of Human Powered Potential’s 2,800-mile row across the Pacific Ocean to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research, inspiring all of us to endure.
Visit our website to watch: humanpoweredpotential.org/founders-story

Thank you to everyone who supported our mission, shared our story, donated and believed in the power of our potential. Go to donatehpp.org to help find a cure for Parkinson’s and raise money for Team Fox , the grassroots fundraising arm of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

No engines. No shortcuts. And absolutely not willing to accept that a cure for Parkinson’s disease is impossible.

In 2024, four friends rowed into the history books. They spent 41 days at sea, battled 30-foot swells, and raised $43 million for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. One of the crew–Patrick Morrissey–became the first person with Parkinson’s disease to row the Pacific. But they didn’t just cross the Pacific—they started a movement.

Human Powered Potential is now gearing up to launch a new slate of bold, imagination-capturing endurance events featuring athletes living with Parkinson’s disease to raise funds for a cure and to help show the world what’s possible when we push our limits and keep moving.

Because curing Parkinson's is just a matter of time and endurance. Stay tuned!
Go to DonateHPP.org to help power the cause today.

We are rebels with a cause. Every stride, step, stroke is a step toward the cure.
Join the journey and the fight against Parkinson’s by going to DonateHPP.org