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Meet the Women Driving Research at The Michael J. Fox Foundation

March 31, 2020

For women’s history month, we want to introduce you to the talented women scientists on staff at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF).

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MJFF Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 10, 2020

This March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is sharing stories from women in our community, including the experiences of patients, care partners and…

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Michael Takes on the Big Questions in His Next Book

March 6, 2020

He's busy writing his fourth book, due out November 17 from Flatiron Books.

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Five Reasons to Be at the 26th Parkinson's Unity Walk

March 2, 2020

On Saturday, July 11, thousands of walkers are expected to gather virtually for the 26th Parkinson's Unity Walk.

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Foundation Statement on Michael J. Fox’s Personal Political Activism

February 12, 2020

As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is prohibited by IRS regulation to endorse, contribute to, work for, or otherwise support any candidate for office.

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A Font’s Footprint: How One Son Is Preserving His Mother’s Handwriting

February 7, 2020

Patient Council member, Byran Roberts interviews Morten Halvorsen, associate creative director and art director at Lyft who created a typeface to allow his mother to continue to communicate in her…

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MJFF Recognizes Black History Month

February 5, 2020

This February, in recognition of Black History Month — a time for honoring the central role of the African American community in United States history — The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is…

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