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Turning Passions into Progress
Team Fox Events Put the ‘ Fun ’ in Fundraising
Team Fox is the grassroots community fundraising program of The Michael J . Fox Foundation . Since 2006 , Team Fox members worldwide have been turning their passions and interests into events for friends , families and supporters that raise critically needed funds for Parkinson ’ s research . From comic book lovers to motorcycle enthusiasts , these creative champions are making a difference — one unique event at a time — and having fun while doing it . If you ’ re ready to turn your own hobbies into something bigger , visit michaeljfox . org / do-it-yourself to get started .
Team Fox NOLA Strikes Out Parkinson ’ s
When Madison Hurwitz , 33 , from New Orleans , Louisiana ( front row , center above ), learned of her father ’ s Parkinson ’ s diagnosis in 2016 , she quickly took action by launching Team Fox NOLA . What started as a small group of friends raising funds has grown into a vibrant community of young professionals . Their annual bowling bash , “ Pins for Parkinson ’ s ,” has become a highlight of the year , racking up over $ 200,000 so far , with every strike and pin knocked down rolling them closer to a cure .