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Community READ ALL ABOUT IT: MJFF IN THE NEWS Read the latest headlines or catch up on news archives that feature our impact and accomplishments. Visit michaeljfox.org/news and stay tuned to our social channels for the latest reporting on our progress toward a cure. Michael J. Fox on acting with Parkinson’s, taking the wrong roles and staying positive "...acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding and dealing straightforwardly,” says Michael J. Fox. The Michael J. Fox Foundation Gets Results "Once a research backwater, Parkinson’s research is now something scientists are eager to be involved in, thanks to the foundation." Milestone Moment: A Parkinson’s Drug Moves Forward with Help from Michael J. Fox “‘For us, it’s very exciting and promising to see that a LRRK2 inhibitor has entered human testing,’ says Brian Fiske, a senior vice president at the Fox Foundation. ‘Obviously that’s the first step for testing people with Parkinson’s. For us, this was kind of a milestone moment.’ ” SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter & Instagram: @MichaelJFoxOrg LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/michaeljfoxorg Facebook: facebook.com/michaeljfoxfoundation Blog: blog.michaeljfox.org 22 The Fox Focus