British father Neil Gilson swam across Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes, earning a Guinness World Record while raising international awareness of PANS/PANDAS.
His motivation was personal. After his son Jack developed OCD, tics, aggression, and intense fears following tonsillitis, the family spent 18 months searching for answers before receiving a PANDAS diagnosis and accessing treatment.
This Hobbs Independent article highlights Neil’s remarkable effort, his family’s experience, and the work of PANS PANDAS UK to improve recognition and access to care.
Gabriella True
