The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

3 weeks ago | michaeljfox.org | Lucy Peterson

Last month, Mick Jones, founding member and lead guitarist of the band Foreigner attended the 2025 Parkinson’s Unity Walk, hosted by The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) in Central Park. Well-known for producing hit songs such as “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Hot Blooded,” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” he spent nearly 50 years producing hit songs and touring with the world-famous band, which was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

1 month ago | michaeljfox.org | Rachel Dolhun |Lucy Peterson

“Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex condition. It’s complex to diagnose and complex to handle in, oh, so many ways. It’s complex to do research and develop new treatments for this complex problem as well. And when something is complex, that’s when you call in people who know all the relevant issues through and through.”  As The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and the Edmond J. Safra Foundation recognize the 10-year impact of the Edmond J.

1 month ago | michaeljfox.org | Lucy Peterson

Brain health advocate, GRAMMY Award-nominated music producer and DJ Steve Aoki has worked with some of the biggest international names in music, spanning across genres — from Sting, Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg, Maluma and BTS. Aoki is known for his energetic live performances in the electro house music genre and is one of dance music’s most followed and recognizable talented artists.

2 months ago | michaeljfox.org | Lucy Peterson

“After living with Parkinson’s for five and a half years, it’s no longer just about wanting to do well for myself. I would like to give hope and inspiration to the people who are living with chronic illnesses,” said Harvey Silikovitz, 55, from West Orange, NJ, an accomplished attorney and Parkinson’s advocate.

2 months ago | michaeljfox.org | Lisa Volenec

Editor’s Note: Lisa Volenec is an advocate for the Parkinson's community and active Team Fox fundraiser. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 47 in 2014. An Omaha, Nebraska native, Volenec started her career in TV news, and today serves as general manager for KMTV, the Scripps CBS affiliate in Omaha. The Arizona sun can be brutal, so it was no real surprise yard work left me a bit drained. Still, in triple-digit temperatures, I loved being a first-time homeowner.