From screen star to Parkinson's crusade: Michael J. Fox's mission to cure
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Michael J. Fox says his Parkinson's diagnosis at age 29 reshaped his life, steering him from acting toward funding research and advocating for patients. His foundation has funded about $3 billion in Parkinson's research since 2000 and helped advance breakthroughs like a crucial spinal fluid test. Fox and foundation CEO Deborah W. Brooks accepted the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award at The Hollywood Reporter/Social Impact Fund summit, underscoring a shift from stardom to a lifelong mission to cure the disease and give patients a voice.
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