Yves Auberson, who had traveled more than 1,000 km in the Alps despite Parkinson’s disease, is dead

“When I walk, I feel like I’m alive. The disease goes away when I walk”. Suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Yves Auberson thus explained his challenge to travel more than 1,000 km in the Swiss Alps in less than three months, in a report from Stage 2, January 31, 2021. He died Thursday April 6 .

“It is with great emotion that we inform you of the death of Yves Auberson which occurred this morning at his home.writes the association “Défi Parkinson” in a press release on its website. Surrounded by the love of his loved ones, Yves left as he lived, with courage and dignity. (…) Yves brought us all a lot of love, gentleness, generosity, he represents a model of combativeness that will continue to guide us in our lives. Thank you with all our heart to Yves for leaving us such a strong, inspiring legacy.”

After this incredible adventure in the Swiss mountains, where after each fall he got up like his fight against this disease, this sports coach had undergone brain surgery. She had allowed him to find a smile and an almost normal life.

Stage 2 found him a few weeks later: “I looked 10-15 years younger”he rejoiced then, on June 13, 2021.