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Background

Our wonderful, handsome papa was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 5 years ago, and after an extremely challenging journey, he succumbed to his illness on May 15, 2019. So many doctors visits, medication changes, physical therapy appointments, and hospital visits, but he was still able to be silly and make us laugh, even in the darkest times. He had the incredible ability to stay positive and hopeful, even when he was struggling. He chose to focus on the important things, like playing with our kitty Nora, eating Mom's delicious Ukrainian meals, singing Russian songs loudly and beautifully, talking to his kids about their day and taking as many naps as he wanted. He was truly the most amazing dad ever. Please consider donating to this remarkable research foundation so that one day, we can see people overcoming their diagnosis and continue living beautiful lives. Thank you so much!

About The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

The MJFF is centered around finding and developing the next era of treatments for Parkinson's disease. They are defined by a sense of urgency in finding treatments for Parkinson's disease through research funding, high-risk investing in breakthrough and experimental treatments, connecting the Parkinson's community with each other for a better understanding of the disease.

Frequently asked questions

Answered by a team member at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

  • What is your mission?

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.

  • How are donations used?

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s research strategy — projects and activities we fund and prioritize for scientific attention and problem-solving — evolves rapidly in concert with advances made in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. The past two decades have brought substantial growth in understanding PD, in particular the role of genetics and the disease mechanisms that are influenced by genetic changes. This has led to the development and testing of several experimental therapies that have the potential to slow or stop progression — patients’ greatest unmet need.

Recent contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

$100.00
May 25, 2019, 11:10 a.m. PDT
May 21, 2019, 10:43 a.m. PDT

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