Established in 2000, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was a way for famous actor Michael J. Fox to put his fortune to good use. Having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s himself, the actor wanted to help others who were suffering from this disease. Ultimately, its main aim is to find a cure for Parkinson’s through “an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.” In addition, the foundation aims to provide patients with improved treatments as well as long-term, a cure for the disease.
Since its founding, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has put nearly $150 m into research for Parkinson’s as well as finding a cure and in the meantime, developing improved therapies for those with the disease. The foundation believes its goal really is in reach if it gains enough support.