The Fox Focus Fall/Winter 2019 | Page 25

Fall / Winter 2019 | Resources 23 Have You Noticed Our New Look Online? The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) unveiled a complete redesign of its online home base — michaeljfox.org. Our new look and feel brings an improved user experience for patients, families and researchers to better connect visitors with critical information on living with Parkinson’s and opportunities to get involved in the Foundation’s mission to eliminate Parkinson’s disease (PD). The new website, the first overhaul since 2012, aims to provide the Foundation’s more than 342,000 monthly unique visitors with an easy- to-navigate online destination for both mobile and desktop users. + Real talk from patients and volunteers about joining clinical studies and being an active participant in pursuit of a cure + Better grant application experience to connect the research community with funding opportunities to speed scientific breakthroughs + A new “Take Action” section to help patients and families engage in speeding a cure in a variety of ways “Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into your life with Parkinson’s, there is a hunger for more information,” says Patient Council Co-Chair Bret Parker. “Patients and families are constantly seeking trustworthy updates and educational resources and ways to get involved. MJFF takes seriously the obligation to create these resources and make it easier for patients and families to find them.” Check out the new features: + Updated webpage content on topics related to understanding PD, the latest research advances and policy activities Take a tour of our improved website and join our community today to follow the impact of the Foundation on our mission to bring an end to Parkinson’s. Visit michaeljfox.org today!