The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

For two decades, Team Fox members have turned their passions into progress for Parkinson’s research. Bike rides, bowling nights, walks, galas, golf tournaments and gatherings among friends have grown into a global grassroots community that has raised more than $186 million for The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF). In 2026, seven remarkable Team Fox fundraisers will reach the 10- or 15-year mark. Each began with a personal reason to act.

Earlier this summer, before the National Parkinson’s Project Advisory Council met for the first time, I wrote about the once-in-a-generation opportunity before our community. As the Council prepares to meet again on August 24, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve heard and how it can guide our decisions. What We Heard from the Community Since the first meeting, the Council has received more than 160 public comments from community members who shared their experiences, concerns and hopes.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) mourns the loss of Bill Rasmussen, a valued member of the Parkinson’s community, passionate advocate and member of the Foundation’s Patient Council. He passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 93.

As the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation receives a wide variety of questions from research audiences: How do I submit a pre-proposal application? Where can I find the budget template? What is MJFF's Open Science Policy? To help researchers find answers to these and other routine grant-related questions faster, MJFF developed ChatFox, an AI-powered virtual assistant.

For most people, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease are thought of as two very different conditions. Parkinson's primarily affects movement, while Alzheimer's is best known for causing memory loss and changes in thinking. Increasingly, however, researchers are discovering that these diseases may have more in common than previously thought.

Help speed a cure for Parkinson's disease.

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Another remarkable honor for our intrepid founder! Michael J. Fox has been named the recipient of the Television Academy’s Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy. Established in 2002, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award honors individuals whose philanthropic efforts exemplify Bob Hope’s own lifelong commitment to positive social impact.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) mourns the passing of Carol Walton, longtime president and CEO of The Parkinson Alliance and a driving force behind the Parkinson’s Unity Walk. Carol Jean (Curry) Walton, of Princeton, New Jersey, passed away on July 20, 2026. Inspired by her father’s experience with Parkinson’s, Carol became a tireless advocate. She helped secure passage of the Morris K.

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