Kickin’ Parkinson’s raced for a cure for Parkinson’s disease on October 17 with its equestrian themed fundraiser. With over 700 guests, 200+ auction items, 97 sponsors, and delicious food and...Read More
Kickin’ Parkinson’s is pleased to announce our Presenting Sponsor Cintas Corporation in partnership with Todd and Marie Gregory. Our good friends have stood with us since 2014 starting with the...Read More
We rested in 2018 and now are reenergized for the Kickin’ Party 2019 on October 17th at Stone Creek Club & Spa! We will have all our crowd favorites…a stellar...Read More
Kickin’ Parkinson’s is always looking for ways to support our local PD patients and families and are pleased to announce a partnership with Chet Barnett and Chadwick Menge to form...Read More
We are excited to announce that Madison Hurwitz has joined our Kickin’Parkinson’s effort in the role of part-time Executive Director! Madison first became involved with the Michael J. Fox Foundation...Read More
One of the most exciting recent developments supported by the Michael J. Fox Foundation is the announcement of human trials of MCC950, a once daily pill therapy targeting the brain...Read More
2019 was a historic year for our participation in the Crescent City Classic as we raised over $43,000 to support a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Over 63 runners, who were...Read More
Many people with Parkinson’s are anxiously awaiting better treatments for their symptoms, and everyone with the disease is hoping for a therapy to slow or stop its progression. So the...Read More
In this blog, Maria De Leon, MD, a person living with Parkinson’s and a retired movement disorder specialist from Texas, shares her thoughts on the health care reform proposal recently...Read More
A new tool from researchers at Harvard Medical School may allow investigators to predict cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), which could help design clinical trials and test...Read More
This summer, many of us are looking forward to our annual favorites: going to the beach, barbequing, and vacationing with family and friends. But did you know that August is...Read More
The Tour de Fox Series is comprised of four cycling events that bring together the Parkinson’s community with a goal of raising over $1 million for Parkinson’s research. Coming off...Read More
Could Parkinson’s disease be an autoimmune disorder? A recent study from Columbia University revealed a possible link between the immune system — the body’s defense system against disease — and...Read More
While many who join Team Fox run marathons and scale peaks to raise funds for Parkinson’s research, other members across the globe find imaginative, resourceful ways to turn their passions...Read More
Although Parkinson’s is typically diagnosed around age 60 or later, symptoms can start at 50 years old or earlier. If that occurs, it’s referred to as young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD)....Read More
Stephen Bergenholtz of West Seattle, Washington is committed to living well with Parkinson’s. Here, he shares how he made adjustments in his lifestyle and mindset to overcome the loss of...Read More
In 1959, Margaret Bourke-White — the first female photojournalist accredited to cover World War II combat zones — courageously detailed her experience being diagnosed and living with Parkinson’s disease in...Read More
Editor’s Note: For more Foundation news, research updates and tips on living well with Parkinson’s, read the Spring/Summer 2017 edition of The Fox Focus, our biannual newsletter. Sue Lifschiz of...Read More
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) joins the Parkinson’s community worldwide in mourning the untimely loss of an active leader and a good friend, Tom Isaacs, president of The Cure...Read More
