Michael's Story | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J. Fox …
Michael J. Fox, iconic actor, author and advocate whose Hollywood career has been marked by worldwide acclaim, honor and awards, launched the Foundation in 2000 after publicly disclosing his 1991 diagnosis, at age 29, with Parkinson’s disease.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
Michael J. Fox | Parkinson's Disease
Born in Canada, Michael J. Fox is an award-winning television and film actor whose enduring career as a performer has made him an icon to countless fans around the globe. In 1991, at age 29, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, news he shared with the public in 1998.
Parkinson's 101 | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J. Fox …
Learn about Parkinson’s. Information is the best antidote to worry. With knowledge about the disease, treatment options and ongoing research, you can evaluate your own symptoms, find the right care team and develop a treatment plan that suits your needs. Ask your doctor and other people with Parkinson’s for credible and reliable sources.
Our Impact | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J. Fox Foundation …
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is leading the charge toward a world without Parkinson's disease (PD). Since our Foundation's inception, we have operated with one single-minded goal: putting ourselves out of business by finding the cure for Parkinson's.
Medications & Treatments | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J.
Patients' greatest unmet need remains a disease-modifying therapy — one that stops or slows disease progression. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) supports research to speed cures and, for those living with Parkinson's today, to develop improved treatments for motor symptoms and expanded options for non-motor symptoms.
Our Promise | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J. Fox Foundation …
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
Michael J. Fox Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
NEW YORK (January 4, 2024) — Michael J. Fox, the actor, author, advocate and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), was recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at a White House ceremony today.
Symptoms | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J. Fox Foundation …
Parkinson's disease symptoms are different for different people. Some are hard for even doctors to detect. Others are obvious even to an untrained eye. Visit a movement disorder specialist if you think you're experiencing Parkinson's symptoms.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, is a large-scale collaborative effort to deepen understanding of Parkinson’s and find biomarkers. Learn more at michaeljfox.org/ppmi. Look for the fox throughout this publication for insights from The Michael J. Fox Foundation. 5