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How Did You Celebrate Parkinson’ s Awareness Month?

Our social community is a constant source of inspiration. Here are just a few of the ways people with Parkinson’ s and their loved ones celebrated # ParkinsonsAwareness month in April:
BARRY C.
SAMANTHA J.
CARL M.
DEBBIE L.
“ I am a councilman in Jackson, NJ. I created a proclamation declaring April Parkinson’ s Awareness Month and read it publicly at the last town meeting. I also told everyone I was diagnosed with PD 2 1 / 2 years ago.”
“ I helped the NYC Team Fox Young Professionals host an event at my office and also hosted a paint and wine event with my Team Fox running group.”
“ I participated in research for PD … gave blood and passed a scan for genetics research.”
“ Made a donation for research. Our daughter got married April 1 and instead of gifts, she asked for donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. My husband has Parkinson’ s disease. It didn’ t stop him from walking her down the aisle and dancing the night away.”

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At The Michael J. Fox Foundation( MJFF), we’ re determined to help you navigate to the engagement opportunities that work best for you. Whether you participate in clinical trials, contribute data through online portals and wearables, advocate for public policy or host a community event in your hometown— everyone can take part and help us end Parkinson’ s disease.
MJFF Community Ambassadors apply their skills and passions to activate their family and friends to help speed a cure. Learn how you can join this network and receive access to tools and resources to help get you started. Visit michaeljfox. org / community to fill out an interest form.
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