The Michael J. Fox Foundation Annual Report 2015 – Purpose. Partnership. Progress. | Page 27

A Diagnosis Galvanizes a
Corporate Community

“One of the most difficult
things I’ve ever done
professionally was to tell
my team at Microsoft that I
have Parkinson’s. I shouldn’t
have been surprised by their
reaction — a giant embrace,
followed by countless offers
to get involved.”
—MATTHEW LYDON
Vice President,
Microsoft Corporation

MICROSOFT EXECUTIVE MATT LYDON’S
PD DIAGNOSIS has inspired employee-led
fundraisers and in-kind consulting to support
MJFF’s mission of speeding research. Microsoft
employees work with MJFF staff to analyze our
website and technical infrastructure to improve
performance and speed. The Foundation is
grateful to Microsoft, its employees and the
many companies who support our mission
through donations, pro-bono services and
matched gifts.

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