Hall Of Fame quarterback, Brett Favre announced during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The diagnosis is described as a degenerative nervous system disorder that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate and affects movement. The announcement came out as Favre expressed his disappointment due to the lost of the investment associated with the company Prevacus, a company making a drug to treat concussions that received $2 million of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Favre was the top investor in Prevacus and text messages show he began asking state officials for help securing funds for the company in November 2018. “Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others,” Favre said during opening remarks. “And I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me, because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This is also a cause dear to my heart.” The founder of the company pleaded guilty to wire fraud in July, admitting that he used the money to pay off debts including gambling fees.