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THE MICHAEL J . FOX FOUNDATION 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
The award recognizes prominent individuals — including past recipients Malala Yousafzai and Amal and George Clooney — who use their influence to “ make good famous .”
Citing Michael ’ s commitment to galvanizing a global community of scientists , patients , physicians and supporters , Elevate Prize Foundation Founder Joseph Deitch stated , “ As an activist , fighting not just for the lives and voices of patients today , but for those of generations to come , you are a lightning rod for good .”
Michael J . Fox received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award from the Elevate Prize Foundation ’ s CEO , Carolina García Jayaram ( left ) and its founder , Joseph Deitch .
The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award includes $ 250,000 for The Michael J . Fox Foundation in unrestricted funding . The Foundation is applying the funds to further its work in developing the first biological staging system for PD — the next critical step in making Parkinson ’ s drug development smarter , better and faster .
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