For almost 25 years Larry Howald has been climbing mountains in different parts of the world. He shares: “I can’t think of another hobby that has been so rewarding to me not only physically but also emotionally. Getting to the top of a 14,000, 17,000 or 20,000 foot peak is as much mental as it [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 29, 2009
Team Fox is Officially on Twitter!
Team Fox is now officially on Twitter! Follow us today to stay up to date on Team Fox events, MJFF news, and the day-to-day happenings at Team Fox.
If you have a Twitter account, click here and follow us! Not signed up for Twitter? You can still see what we’re tweeting about, check in on us www.twitter.com/teamfox. In addition [...]
June 25, 2009
Bryan Silas Races for a Cure!
Check out the awesome awareness that racecar driver Bryan Silas is raising for The Michael J. Fox Foundation!
Bryan’s next race is Saturday, July 11 at the Iowa speedway in Newtown, Iowa (near Des Moines). Come out and show your support for Bryan and Team Fox!
June 24, 2009
Madison Sings for a Cause
On August 1, in Knoxville, Tenneesse, Team Fox members Madison Lyleroehr, and her parents, Kerry Roehr and Linda Lyle and their friends, Dr. Gene Price and Dr. Tim Wheeler, are hosting a poolside champagne soiree to raise funds for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
The event, “Cole & Friends: An Elegant Evening,” willl feature beautiful music from [...]
June 23, 2009
Attention Runners!
We want to remind you that Team Fox has a few remaining guaranteed entries available for the 2009 Chicago Marathon on October 11. Team Fox athletes who commit to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research qualify for a guaranteed marathon entry, race gear, runner goody bags and invitations to the Team Fox pre-race dinner. Email teamfox@michaeljfox.org [...]
June 22, 2009
Attention NYC Cupcake Lovers (and Team Fox Supporters)!
If you live or work in New York City, treat yourself to a sweet treat at the Cupcake Cafe and a portion of the proceeds will go to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research!
Team Fox member Meg Weidner of Anniston, Alabama, turned her love of cupcakes into a good cause with her Cupcake Mission, which travels [...]
June 22, 2009
Handmade Team Fox Wristbands
Malenna Sumrall of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, took the Team Fox motto of “you can do anything to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research” seriously. As someone who not only likes to knit but is clearly skilled at the craft, she decided to use her talent to create hand-knitted wristbands and sell them as her Team Fox fundraiser!
The wristbands are [...]
June 19, 2009
Calling All Nashville Natives!
If you live in the Nashville, Tennessee area and want to learn more about Team Fox from Team Fox members themselves, join us for a BBQ on Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
Team Fox Mentor Mary Sue Taylor will be hosting the great event, bringing Team Foxers and community members together. A Team Fox staff member will [...]
June 19, 2009
Reminder: MJFF Research Review and Team Fox Event
You are invited to attend a MJFF Research Review and TEAM FOX Event
FRIDAY, June 26, 2009
Research Review: Featuring MJFF Overview and Q&A Session
5:00 to 6:00 PM
(4:30 PM Registration/Meet-and-Greet begins)
Featuring:
Karen Leies
Vice President, Development
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Todd Sherer, PhD
Vice President, Research Programs
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Andrew Siderowf, MD
Associate Professor of [...]
June 19, 2009
PD Does Not Stop Swim Coach
Susan Kauffman of Lake Forest gives instruction while coaching her youth swim team at Midtown Athletic Club in Bannockburn. Kauffman continues to teach and coach swimming after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s Disease Doesn’t Stop Swim Coach
The LakeForester
Lake Forest, Illinois
June 17, 2009
By Matt Kiefer
In 2006, when Susan Kauffman received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in [...]
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