Parkinson's Disease Celebrity campaigners & charities

Michael J. Fox Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom Jan 6, 2025

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. More →

AARP Announces Michael J. Fox to Receive Honorary Purpose Prize Oct 12, 2021

AARP has announced its 2022 AARP Purpose Prize award recipients and fellows, the only national award that celebrates people 50-plus who use their knowledge and life experience to solve challenging social problems. More →

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Collaborates with ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Jun 3, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced that Bill Rasmussen has joined its team to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s disease. More →