2019 + 2020 Annual Report
We ’ re thankful for you — everyone who has felt the power of this vision and been compelled to get involved . The combination of opportunity in science and the funding we ' ve been able to galvanize through the generosity of so many people is magic . Bringing those things together has transformed the field from where it was .
This Annual Report , a special edition covering 2019 and 2020 , recognizes the individuals , foundations and companies that have honored us with significant contributions over the past two years . But , like everything else in 2020 , our modest plans to mark our 20th year and $ 1-billion-funded mark were disrupted by COVID-19 . So this report also pays tribute to some of the milestone events of these two remarkable years .
Even in the face of the tremendous disruptions of the global pandemic , we have worked to honor your commitment by spending the last 18 months pivoting to maintain momentum in Parkinson ’ s science . That meant being flexible and responsive to scientists ’ needs in the face of a wide range of changes in both academic and industry settings . We remain proud of our track record of efficiency , with 88 cents of every dollar spent going straight to research .
And we are so grateful to have had this opportunity to deepen our connection with you , our courageous Parkinson ’ s community , through such a challenging time . Thank you for showing up in the hundreds of thousands for virtual educational events , for raising your hand to participate in online and traditional research studies , for joining our new Parkinson ’ s Buddy Network , for making our Virtual 5K / 10K a phenomenal success . Thank you for being our visionary partner in sparking even more ideas and investment , and inspiring ever more individuals to join us to make Parkinson ’ s history .
We ’ re proud of all we ’ ve accomplished together and humbled by your sustained belief in our vision . But we have more work to do . With dozens of targeted therapies in development , Parkinson ’ s research needs your help more than ever . Our story isn ’ t finished until we ’ ve tackled every patient need and can close our doors once and for all . Until then , we promise we ’ ll never stop .
Warmly ,
Michael J . Fox Founder
Deborah W . Brooks CEO and Co-Founder
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