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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 →

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Adopts Open Access Publication Policy Mar 11, 2020

In keeping with its core values of transparency and scientific collaboration to accelerate the development of new treatments, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) is adopting a formal policy requiring that all articles resulting from work it has funded be published in a preprint repository then an open access forum. More →

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Relaunches Parkinson's Clinical Study Matching Tool Feb 28, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has unveiled the redesign of Fox Trial Finder — the Foundation’s online tool to match patients and families to Parkinson’s clinical studies that need them. More →

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches 2019 Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk Series Mar 8, 2019

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) today announced the launch of its third annual Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk Series. More →

Akbar Gbajabiamila Announces Summer 2018 Team Fox Event to Benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation Jun 26, 2018

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announces “Parkour 4 Parkinson’s,” a first-time Team Fox event organized by “American Ninja Warrior” Host and Foundation Board member Akbar Gbajabiamila. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation And 23andMe Announce Collaboration Nov 16, 2017

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) and 23andMe announced a collaboration to build a large, diverse cohort of both patients and control volunteers who have consented to participate in research. More →

Michael J. Fox Talks With AARP The Magazine Mar 31, 2017

Twenty-six years after he was given 10 years left to act, Michael J. Fox continues to share his youthful smile as one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in television and film. More →

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Ryan Reynolds As 2017 Man of The Year Jan 16, 2017

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces producer and Golden Globe nominated actor, Ryan Reynolds as the recipient of its 2017 Man of the Year Award. More →

Wizard World And The Michael J. Fox Foundation Partner To Auction Back To The Future Pinball And Arcade Machine Aug 11, 2016

Wizard World, Inc., (WIZD) the preeminent producer of Wizard World Comic Cons across North America, is partnering with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to auction off a custom-made and autographed Back to the Future 2-in-1 digital pinball and arcade machine, created by VPcabs. More →

Robert Duvall Children's Fund To Receive Washington West Film Festival 2015 Box Office Proceeds Oct 20, 2015

The Washington West Film Festival presented by Boeing, and the Robert Duvall Children's Fund (RDCF) announce their new partnership for the festival’s 2015 annual box office charitable project. More →

Pauly Shore Gets Daring For Parkinson’s Research Sep 18, 2014

Pauly Shore – stand-up comedian and actor (Encino Man, Entourage, Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star) – is partnering with Darelicious, the premiere online destination where you can dare yourself, a friend or even a celebrity to take on a dare to raise money for your favorite charity, in raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research with a side-splitting dare campaign in support of The Michael J. Fox Foundation. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation To Host Clinical Trials Fair In New York City Oct 18, 2013

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) will host a Clinical Trials Fair in New York City on Saturday, October 19, to raise awareness and understanding of local Parkinson’s research opportunities among patients, their families and friends, and other interested volunteers. More →

Michael J. Fox Returns To Primetime TV Sep 27, 2013

Last night, Michael J. Fox returned to television as the star of his own sitcom after more than two decades living with Parkinson’s disease. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Teams Up With Poker Tournament Sep 9, 2013

Hollywood Poker, the #1 and only online celebrity poker game on Facebook, iPhone and iPad that connects poker enthusiasts to play with celebrities, has teamed up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Love Across the Ocean to bring a celebrity charity poker tournament to Southern California. More →

Legends Beyond Gala To Benefit Michael J. Fox Foundation Aug 21, 2013

Experience the First Annual “Legends Beyond” Gala taking place on Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at a beautiful mansion estate located in the prestigious Beverly Hills, California. More →

Michael J. Fox Signs Back To The Future Hover Boards For Charity Auction Jul 22, 2013

Here is your chance to bid on an extremely limited number of Mattel Hover Boards personally signed by Michael J. Fox, with all proceeds benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. More →

Giving Back Fund To Host Annual Philanthropy Summit May 3, 2013

The Giving Back Fund, a national nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic consulting and management to professional athletes, entertainers, other high-profile individuals, and corporations, will hold their fifth annual Sports and Entertainment Philanthropy Summit in New York on May 6 and May 7. More →

Michael J. Fox Opens Up To AARP Magazine About Parkinson's Apr 2, 2013

Twenty-one years after his initial diagnosis, actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox opens up in the April/May issue of AARP The Magazine about his battle with Parkinson’s disease and the support system that gets him through it all. More →

BTIG To Be Joined By Stars On Commissions For Charity Day Feb 12, 2013

BTIG, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will hold its 11th Commissions for Charity Day on May 14, 2013. More →

Join A Grand-Am Racing Team And Help Parkinson's Research Aug 2, 2012

Ever wonder how it feels to own a GRAND-AM racing team — or better yet, to feel the camaraderie and excitement as a member of a Rolex GT Sports Car team? Now you can get a “behind-the-scenes” look at GRAND-AM racing at the legendary Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, with the Whelen/Marsh GT (“Grand Touring”) and SunTrust DP (“Daytona Prototype”) teams – and at the same time, support Parkinson’s research and patient care. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Broadens Its Parkinson’s Research Scope Jun 11, 2012

Although there is still hope for a stem cell breakthrough in the struggle to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease, actor Michael J. Fox, who founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation to find that cure, feels that it will more than likely come sooner from another avenue. More →

Stars Named For Annual BTIG Charity Day Mar 29, 2012

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will hold its 10th Commissions for Charity Day on April 18, 2012. More →

Muhammad Ali Supports Parkinson's Research Initiative Mar 2, 2012

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson’s disease, has teamed up with 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, in its Parkinson’s Disease Research Initiative to enroll 10,000 individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to participate in research. More →

Stars To Take Part In Annual BTIG Charity Day Feb 22, 2012

BTIG, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will hold its 10th Commissions for Charity Day on April 18, 2012. More →

eBay Launches Celebrity Charity Auction Site Nov 7, 2011

Just in time for the holiday giving season, eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, today announced the launch of eBay.com/celebrity, a unique shopping destination that combines celebrity experiences, memorabilia and merchandise with philanthropic causes. More →

LTTS Exclusive Interview: Jamie Gold Talks Poker And Charity Sep 30, 2011

In 2006, Jamie Gold won the World Series of Poker, which not only made him an instant ‘celebrity’ but netted him one of the highest payouts in tournament history ($12 Million). More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation To Benefit From Charity Auction Sep 12, 2011

Nike has announced that 1500 pairs of the mythical 2011 Nike MAG shoes will be auctioned on eBay, Nikemag.eBay.com, with all net proceeds going directly to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. More →

Michael J. Fox Helps Make BTIG Charity Day A Success Apr 29, 2011

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, today announced it raised more than $4 million at its 9th Commissions for Charity Day, held on April 27. More →

BTIG To Host Celebrity Charity Day Apr 27, 2011

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will hold its 2011 Commissions for Charity Day on Wednesday, April 27. More →