…For as long as I can remember, Parkinson’s has had a seat at our family dinner table. Much of my family vividly recalls the day the diagnosis knocked at the door of my mom's life and changed her (and all of us) forever.

My mom is one of less than 2% of Parkinson’s patients who are diagnosed in their mid-30s. It’s been a poignant journey watching her navigate the everyday struggles that come with this relentless disease. Yet, despite the challenges, her strength and resilience inspire me.

As I prepare to run the NYC Marathon, I carry her courage with every step, running not just for her but for everyone fighting this unyielding battle.

With Team Fox, every mile is a pledge to raise funds for vital research, to spark hope for breakthroughs, and to build a future where Parkinson’s no longer dims the light of those we love. Your support helps transform our shared grief into a powerful force for change—together, we run toward a cure.

I’m lacing up with Team Fox in NYC to raise critical funds for Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. Please join me as I outrun PD by donating through my fundraising page.

More than 6 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s—the second most common neurological disorder. In the United States, approximately 60,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year alone. Currently, there is no known cure for Parkinson’s.

Together, we can change that.

Team Fox is the grassroots community fundraising program at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). MJFF accelerates critical scientific research through smart risk-taking and problem-solving with a commitment to urgency and efficiency. 100 percent of Team Fox proceeds go straight to MJFF’s high-impact programmatic efforts.

Thank you for your help as I race towards a cure!