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Hit enter to search or ESC to close Are you looking for: ${result.term} Home Page The Michael J. Fox Foundation Donate Here. Until Parkinson’s isn’t. Even in the face of tremendous challenges, our promise to push Parkinson’s research forward remains steadfast. We’re problem-solvers and we’re optimistic. ​ Watch a Special Message from Michael The Latest from the Foundation Foundation Updates Racial Bias and the Parkinson’s Journey: Reflections from the… Foundation Updates Michael J. 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Fox Foundation Recognizes Jewish American… / Our single, urgent goal: Eliminate Parkinson's disease in our lifetime. Over $ 900 million funded in research programs to date Get Involved You too can make a difference. “Parkinson's patients are the experts on what we have. We have a responsibility as patients to share our experience — what works for us, what we respond to, what we can contribute to research.” — Michael J. Fox Donate Fundraise Participate in Research Advocate Donate to Research Your support will help usher in a future without Parkinson's disease. Donate now Fundraise for a Cure Thousands of Team Fox members worldwide are turning their passions and interests into millions in funding for Parkinson's research. Join an event Be Part of the Answer You have the power to impact your future and the future of millions living with Parkinson's disease. Explore participating in clinical research today. 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