Spring / Summer 2023 | Community 23
Latin Music Stars Come Together for a Cure
MJFF Patient Council member and 20- time GRAMMY-winning music producer Sebastian Krys ( right ) posed with MJFF staff at his Los Producers charity event in Las Vegas , Nevada in November . The annual fundraiser on the eve of the Latin Grammys brings together music icons in support of Parkinson ’ s research . Sebastian has helped shine a spotlight on the diversity of Parkinson ’ s and has raised more than $ 300,000 to date .
MJFF Run / Walk Hits its Stride in Arizona
MJFF dusted off orange cowbells to cheer on runners and walkers at the Phoenix Run / Walk in February in Tempe , Arizona . More than 430 individuals came together for the first Run / Walk event of 2023 in the Grand Canyon State and raised an incredible $ 42,000 — with every penny going directly to the Foundation ’ s highimpact research programs . Grab your sneakers and register for our 2023 events here : michaeljfox . org / runwalk .
Empowering People with Parkinson ’ s and Their Loved Ones
Expert panelists at MJFF ’ s Parkinson ’ s IQ + You educational event took the stage last December in Oakland , California with more than 450 people and families living with Parkinson ’ s in attendance . The live , free event series featuring patients , families , doctors and researchers sharing the latest Parkinson ’ s breakthroughs and ways to live well with the disease is hitting the road again in 2023 . Learn more and join us at michaeljfox . org / pdiq .