How this association can benefit you
Amazingly effective at moving us closer to a Parkinson's disease cure
Summary
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
Recent Highlights
- The Foundation has funded over $112 million in research to date. - In January 2008 awarded up to $3 million in total funding to four industry teams seeking to push potential new PD treatments closer to the clinic. - In January 2008 awarded approximately $2 million in total funding for seven research studies aiming to advance research targeting two genes--LRRK2 and alpha-synuclein.
How to get involved
You can get involved with the Michael J. Fox Foundation by participating in its fundraising activities. Visit the Michael J. Fox "How You Can Help" page at http://www.michaeljfox.org/help.cfm.
How to donate
To learn how to donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation visit its donation page at http://www.michaeljfox.org/help_makeADonation.cfm.