Michael J. Fox is using his latest honor to speak up for all those battling Parkinson’s disease.
Following the star of “Back to the Future”, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his relentless work towards finding a cure for this neurodegenerative disorder. He offered a peek into the January 4th ceremony, during which President Joe Biden bestowed him with the medal. Alongside this recognition, he also extended a message of encouragement to everyone else battling the same condition.
In the name of over a million individuals battling Parkinson’s and countless others who care deeply for them, I am both honored and proud to receive the Medal of Freedom from President Biden,” Fox stated in a January 6 Instagram post. “Although I may be the one receiving the most attention within the Parkinson’s community, this struggle belongs to all of us, and such high-level recognition serves as an uplifting motivation for everyone involved.
In addition to a modest post, the Emmy award recipient also included pictures. One was of him receiving his medal from the president, and another was a heartwarming family snapshot featuring his wife Tracy Pollan, their children Sam (age 35), twins Aquinnah and Schuyler (29), and Esmé (23).
Fox firmly expressed his conviction that we’ll conquer Parkinson’s disease. He added that everyone involved in this battle would contribute significantly to our ultimate triumph.
After receiving his diagnosis, Fox has dedicated himself to championing others battling Parkinson’s and contributing vast amounts of money towards finding a cure through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which he established.
Even though he stopped acting in 2020 because of health issues related to his condition, the former star of “Family Ties” has continued to keep a hopeful and determined outlook on life.
He shared with Variety in 2023 that he’s received more awards and nominations since announcing his diagnosis. He sees it not as pity, but rather as recognition for his ongoing successful career.
Amid his struggle with his disease, Fox continues to uphold a personal goal of finding a cure.
In his post on the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s site, he emphasizes that it is our duty as patients to openly discuss our personal experiences – detailing what treatments are effective for us, what triggers a response, and how we might contribute to ongoing research efforts.
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2025-01-09 22:47